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President Joe Biden on Sunday described the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a “fundamental act of justice” but cautioned about “risks and uncertainties” in the wake of his regime’s sudden collapse. Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Damascus after years of civil war, …

The Assad family’s decades-long grip on Syria ended Sunday as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus after a swift and decisive military offensive. The stunning advance, which unfolded over days, culminated with President Bashar al-Assad fleeing the country. Hassan Abdul-Ghani, a senior commander of HTS, announced …

Former President Donald Trump expressed unwavering support for his nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the former Fox News host faces scrutiny over allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Speaking with Kristen Welker for Meet the Press in an interview set to air Sunday, Trump …

The law Congress passed this year to force the Chinese parent company of social media giant TikTok to either sell the service or face a U.S. ban is constitutional, a panel of federal appeals judges ruled Friday. The order from a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals preserves …

Billionaire Elon Musk played a pivotal role in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, pouring over $250 million into pro-Trump initiatives, according to new Federal Election Commission filings. Musk’s contributions included $20.5 million to a mysterious super PAC, RBG PAC, which launched a controversial ad campaign linking Trump to the late …

A damning report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) systematically uses excessive force and disproportionately targets Black residents. The findings, prompted by the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, highlight deep-seated issues within the MPD, including racial discrimination and a …

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is calling for a dramatic course correction within the Democratic Party after its defeat in the 2024 presidential election. In a candid interview with NBC News, Casar emphasized the need for Democrats to return to their roots as …

House lawmakers voted Thursday to block the release of an Ethics Committee report investigating former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., amid allegations of illicit drug use, sexual misconduct, and obstruction of the House probe. The report’s potential release has been a contentious issue, driven by Gaetz’s close ties to President-elect Donald …

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that former Sen. Kelly Loeffler will be his nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), praising her business acumen and dedication to cutting government red tape. “Kelly will bring her experience in business and Washington to reduce red tape and unleash opportunity for our …

Senate Republicans huddled behind closed doors Tuesday to plot the path forward for the unified control of government they won in the November elections, though GOP senators said afterward a very narrow House majority will likely determine how sweeping their policy proposals will be. Republicans are planning to use the …

In a significant leadership shift, Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., announced Wednesday that he is withdrawing from the race to remain the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., as his successor. The decision paves the way for Raskin to assume the ranking member role, crucial …

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, fiercely defended his candidacy on Wednesday amid growing concerns about past misconduct allegations, including sexual assault and excessive drinking. While Trump’s transition team explored alternatives, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Hegseth maintained he was “not backing down one bit.” “I spoke …

A conservative U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to side with Tennessee Wednesday in upholding the state’s ban on gender affirming care for minors, a case likely to set legal precedent on equal protection for transgender children. A decision from the court isn’t expected until June 2025, but Republican-appointed justices such …

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team signed an agreement on Tuesday to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees, breaking a weeks-long impasse. The move is crucial for ensuring that Trump’s incoming administration is prepared to access classified information and take over the …

President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has filed a motion to dismiss his conviction for falsifying business records, stemming from a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Trump’s lawyers argue the case presents an unconstitutional disruption to the presidency, citing the need for …