Elections

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…

Iran has voted in a reformist president — but change remains distant

Iran on Friday elected its first “reformist” president in 20 years, signaling many voters’ rejection of hard-line conservative policies amid…

‘Make or break week:’ Stifel sees 40% chance of President Biden dropping out of the race

There’s a 40% chance President Joe Biden will not seek reelection, according to Stifel. Brian Gardner, the firm’s chief Washington…

‘No one is picking up the phone’: Joe Biden’s fundraising confronts new hurdles after debate

President Joe Biden’s fundraising operation started showing cracks in its once formidable armor, almost 10 days after his disastrous presidential…

RNC panel adopts Trump-backed platform with no entitlement cuts, softer abortion stance

The Republican Party’s platform committee on Monday adopted a plank drafted by aides to Donald Trump, whose new language softens…

Parkinson’s disease expert visited the White House this year, met with Biden’s doctor: NBC News

A Parkinson’s disease expert visited the White House several times over the past year, including a January meeting with President…

French President Macron’s snap election gamble ‘did not pay off,’ professor says

The gamble that French President Emmanuel Macron took when he called a snap election has not paid off, according to…

Democratic power players are circulating a proposal for Biden to exit, launch ‘blitz primary’

Two Democrats with a powerful network of friends are circulating a proposal for President Joe Biden to bow out of…

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to tender resignation

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would submit his resignation on Monday, after early poll data showed his and…