Politics

Hearings, subpoenas, crackdowns: Inside House Republicans’ long-term plan to ‘defund’ elite universities

House Republicans have a long-term plan to strip elite universities of government funding and federal student loan dollars, Rep. Jim…

Trump judge slams credibility of paid expert in fraud case, suggests fee influenced testimony

The judge presiding over the high-stakes civil business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump harshly questioned the credibility of…

Rudy Giuliani sued again by Georgia election workers seeking to bar more defamation

Rudy Giuliani was sued again Monday by two former Georgia election workers who last week won a nearly $150 million…

Former Trump aide Mark Meadows loses appeal to move Georgia election trial to federal court

A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a bid by former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to…

U.S. launches Operation Prosperity Guardian to defend Red Sea shipping lanes from Houthi attacks

U.S. officials on Monday expanded a multinational maritime force in the Red Sea to defend against escalating attacks from the…

Trump makes long-shot bid to toss gag order in D.C. election case

Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling that upheld a gag order…

Clarence Thomas faces new financial scrutiny, recusal calls as Supreme Court considers Trump election case

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing fresh pressure on multiple fronts, following new reporting about his financial history and…

Crypto super PAC network goes into 2024 with more than $75 million as it aims to influence election

Three allied political action committees funded by leaders of the cryptocurrency industry will be starting 2024 with a combined $78…

Israel-linked hackers claim cyberattack that hit 70% of Iran’s gas stations

A hacking group widely reported as being linked to Israel has taken responsibility for a cyberattack that’s knocked out the…

Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza as UN nears vote on aid

Israeli forces launched fresh attacks throughout the night across the Gaza Strip, residents said on Monday, as the United Nations…