Politics

Senators strike bipartisan deal for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress

A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday launched a renewed effort to ban members of Congress from trading stock. “Congress should…

George Clooney calls on Biden to drop out of the race

Hollywood superstar George Clooney said Wednesday that it was time for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential…

Pelosi refuses to say she supports Biden as the Democratic nominee

Former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday refused to explicitly endorse President Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee,…

With Chevron reversal, Supreme Court paves way for a ‘legal earthquake’

Four days after the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo, overturning the 40-year-old precedent…

As NATO meets, leaders look to ‘Trump-proof’ the military alliance

As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary with a summit in Washington this week, the alliance is facing some familiar foes…

Biden announces new NATO aid for Ukraine, as his reelection campaign teeters

President Joe Biden announced new commitments to help Ukraine bolster its air defense against Russia in a speech Tuesday commemorating…

Suspected carjacker shot outside home of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

A deputy U.S. Marshal tasked with protecting Supreme Court justices’ homes shot an alleged armed carjacker near the Washington residence…

New Jersey Democratic power broker pleads not guilty to state racketeering charges

The New Jersey Democratic power broker charged with racketeering by the state attorney general pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges…

Senators seek special counsel probe of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Two Democratic Senate committee leaders asked the Department of Justice to appoint a special counsel to investigate whether Supreme Court…

Another Democrat urges Biden to withdraw as Trump debate fallout roils campaign

Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey on Tuesday became the latest Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge President Joe Biden to…