White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated on Sunday that U.S. President Joe Biden aims to renew military-to-military connections with China. This announcement comes just days before the scheduled in-person meeting between President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting is set to take place during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco on Wednesday. It marks the first face-to-face encounter between … Continue reading Biden will push China to resume military ties with US, official says

On Sunday, Representative Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) disclosed his intention to resign in February after 19 years, attributing his decision to mounting frustrations with the increasing dysfunction in Congress, especially during a particularly tumultuous year for the chamber. Higgins, who represents New York’s strongly Democratic 26th Congressional District, revealed the challenges that influenced his choice to step down. “I’ve always been a little impatient, and that … Continue reading Longtime NY House Democrat Brian Higgins to step down over frustrations in Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson presented his proposal on Saturday to avert a partial government shutdown by extending funding for certain agencies and programs until Jan. 19, while continuing funding for others until Feb. 2. This approach deviates from the usual method of extending funding for all programs until a specific date. Johnson opted for a combination approach to address concerns from GOP lawmakers, aiming to … Continue reading House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes 2-step stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

On Sunday night, Republican Tim Scott declared the suspension of his presidential campaign during an appearance on “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” on Fox News. “When I go back to Iowa, it will not be as a presidential candidate. I am suspending my campaign. I think the voters, who are the most remarkable people on the planet, have been really clear that — … Continue reading Tim Scott says he’s suspending his presidential campaign

On Thursday, President Joe Biden donned a red United Auto Workers shirt to commemorate a labor agreement that safeguards the Stellantis plant in Belvidere from closure. He views the preservation of the factory as validation of his choice to stand alongside striking union members in their quest for increased wages. “American workers are ready to work harder than anyone else,” Biden told autoworkers in a … Continue reading Biden says workers need ‘a fair shot’ as he celebrates labor deal

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Democratic members abruptly concluded a meeting on Thursday without conducting the anticipated vote on subpoenas for two conservatives involved in orchestrating luxury travel and other perks for Supreme Court justices. The committee’s Democratic chairman, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, adjourned the session as Republicans on the committee signaled their intention to request subpoena votes for numerous Democratic officials and others. This … Continue reading Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe 

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a relatively unknown congressman from Louisiana who rose to lead House Republicans amid a revolt by hardliners, faces a challenging task of averting a U.S. government shutdown. Despite his limited time and experience in major Washington negotiations, Johnson had intended to unveil his proposal for temporary government funding on Thursday. However, internal strife among Republicans threatens to impede any progress on … Continue reading House Speaker Johnson Is Running Out of Time to Avoid Shutdown

On Thursday, Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) declared that he will not run for re-election in 2024. This decision significantly increases the likelihood of Republicans securing the Senate seat in the upcoming elections in the predominantly conservative state. “After months of deliberation and long conversations with my family, I believe in my heart of hearts that I have accomplished what I set out to do for … Continue reading Manchin won’t seek reelection in West Virginia

Abortion is once again at the forefront of the Tuesday ballot, with Ohio residents casting their votes to determine the guarantee of abortion rights and Virginia voters considering whether to grant Republicans the authority to impose new restrictions on the procedure. With the first presidential nominating contest in Iowa drawing closer in less than 10 weeks, national Republicans and Democrats are closely monitoring Tuesday’s elections … Continue reading Abortion rights at center of Ohio and Virginia elections

On Saturday, former Vice President Mike Pence announced the suspension of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He made this decision as his White House bid faced challenges in fundraising and failed to gain substantial support in the polls. “It’s become clear to me: This is not my time,” Pence said at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering in Las Vegas. “So after much prayer and … Continue reading Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction

On Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged to advance a $14.5 billion aid package for Israel once the House reconvenes later this week. This decision was made during his first GOP conference call since assuming the leadership role. Johnson’s choice to present a separate funding bill for Israel, which he assured members would be fully funded, and to separate it from Ukraine aid, sets the … Continue reading Johnson vows to move $14.5 billion Israel aid package, setting up showdown with Senate

The Chinese Communist Party, through its state media outlets and the Foreign Ministry, is pressing President Joe Biden, who identifies as a leftist, to renounce support for Taiwan and remove restrictions on imports of Chinese technology. These actions are considered prerequisites for an anticipated meeting between Biden and the authoritarian leader Xi Jinping, scheduled for November. During a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi … Continue reading China Demands Biden Cave on Taiwan, Tech Restrictions for Meeting with Xi

In a poll released on Monday, it was revealed that Former President Trump continues to hold a significant lead among Republican caucus attendees in Iowa. The NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom survey showed that 43 percent of likely GOP caucus attendees have chosen Trump as their first-choice candidate, giving him a commanding 27-point advantage over his closest competitors. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are in a … Continue reading Trump holds wide lead in Iowa; Haley and DeSantis tied for second

The federal judge presiding over the criminal case involving Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to subvert the federal election has reactivated the restraining order she had initially imposed on the former president earlier this month. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has further rejected Trump’s petition for an extended suspension of the order. This order prohibits the former president from publicly singling out court personnel, potential witnesses, … Continue reading Judge reinstates gag order on Trump in federal election subversion case

Now that a House speaker is in place and legislative business has resumed after weeks of gridlock, lawmakers are seizing the opportunity to introduce long-awaited measures to censure and expel each other. This reflects the increasing acrimony between the two major parties in Congress, which intensified during the speaker vacancy and the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. On Thursday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced a motion … Continue reading Lawmakers scramble to punish each other as House returns to business