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President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals in a landmark decision emphasizing rehabilitation and second chances. This unprecedented action includes 1,499 sentence commutations for individuals placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 pardons for those convicted of nonviolent offenses. It marks the largest single-day …

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has claimed she was physically accosted Tuesday night at a Capitol Hill event, prompting an arrest and heated disputes over the incident. However, foster youth advocates and attendees at the event challenge her account, describing the interaction as nothing more than a routine handshake. The incident …

On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a sweeping law that diminishes the powers of key statewide Democratic officials set to assume office in January. The override passed in a 72-46 vote in the GOP-controlled House, following a similar vote in the …

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he plans to resign at the conclusion of President Joe Biden’s term, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Wray’s departure marks the end of his seven-year tenure, which spanned two administrations and was defined by efforts to maintain the FBI’s …

An effort to pass a sweeping measure aimed at protecting press freedoms was struck down in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night. The journalism shield law — which would limit the federal government’s ability to force disclosure of journalists’ sources — drew strong objections from President-elect Donald Trump, who’s had a …

The House of Representatives approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, following contentious debates over a provision restricting gender-affirming care for military dependents. The bill passed in a 281–140 vote, with 81 Democrats joining 200 Republicans in favor, while 16 Republicans opposed …

A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision affects 19 Republican-led states that filed a lawsuit against the rule. U.S. District …

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell sustained minor injuries Tuesday following a fall at the Capitol, marking the latest in a series of health-related incidents for the 82-year-old Kentucky senator. “Leader McConnell tripped following lunch. He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared …

Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on Monday, fueling speculation about her potential next move in politics, including a run for the U.S. Senate. With her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, set to return to the White House, Lara Trump is reportedly considering a …

If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to deport millions of immigrants, it could upend the economies of states where farming and other food-related industries are crucial — and where labor shortages abound. Immigrants make up about two-thirds of the nation’s crop farmworkers, according to the U.S. Department …

President Joe Biden created the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument in Pennsylvania on Monday to underscore the oppression Indigenous people faced there and across the broader Native American boarding school system, as well as the lasting impacts of the abuse that occurred at these schools. The proclamation came as Biden …

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba, one of his most visible legal and media allies, as Counselor to the President. The announcement, made Sunday, highlights Habba’s evolution from courtroom advocate to a trusted member of Trump’s incoming administration. “Alina has been a tireless advocate for justice, a fierce defender …

In an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker for NBC’s Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump outlined sweeping policy goals for his upcoming administration, including controversial measures on immigration, economic reforms, and a promise to unite the nation. The interview, conducted at Trump Tower, marked his first major network appearance since …

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 …