Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), the lead sponsor of the Access to Family Building Act, reported that a discharge petition for the bill gathered 155 signatures within its first 24 hours and now has nearly 190 signatures in total. House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Mass.) emphasized that the petition represents a test for House members to demonstrate their positions on reproductive rights and freedom. The Access … Continue reading House Democrats look to force vote on IVF 

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in a 55-second video released by her campaign. In the clip, Harris answers a call from the Obamas while heading to her motorcade, expressing her excitement about their support. Michelle Obama praises Harris, calling her candidacy historic, and Barack Obama emphasizes their pride and commitment to supporting her campaign. The endorsement, coming after … Continue reading Obama endorses Kamala Harris

The FBI confirmed Friday that former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet in the right ear during the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. This clarification came after FBI Director Christopher Wray had previously stated there was uncertainty about whether Trump’s injury was caused by shrapnel or a bullet. Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former physician, also confirmed that … Continue reading FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt

On Wednesday, President Biden announced plans to call for Supreme Court reform as part of his agenda for his final six months in office. Speaking from the Oval Office, Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection and outlined his priorities, including lowering costs, boosting the economy, combating extremism, addressing the climate crisis, and working for peace and the release of hostages in Gaza. He … Continue reading Biden says he’ll call for Supreme Court reform in final months in office

On Wednesday, former President Trump called for FBI Director Christopher Wray’s resignation, accusing him of lying to Congress about President Biden’s mental competency. Trump, who appointed Wray, criticized him after Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee about an assassination attempt against Trump. During the hearing, when asked by Rep. Matt Gaetz about Biden’s cognitive state, Wray said he hadn’t observed any such decline, Axios … Continue reading Trump calls on FBI head to resign for comment on Biden’s competency

At his first rally since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, former President Trump launched a barrage of attacks on Vice President Harris, who is now the likely Democratic nominee. Speaking in North Carolina, Trump criticized Harris on immigration and inflation, labeling her a “radical-left lunatic” and “the most incompetent and far-left vice president in American history.” He mispronounced her name, accused her … Continue reading Trump blasts ‘lunatic’ Harris in first rally since Biden dropped out

The Democratic National Committee announced that it will conduct a virtual roll call vote for the presidential and vice presidential nominees ahead of its Chicago convention next month. This decision, made to preempt potential legal challenges, addresses concerns that Republicans might contest the inclusion of the Democratic nominee on state ballots if voting were delayed until the convention, following President Biden’s withdrawal. Candidates have until … Continue reading Democrats to confirm nominees by virtual roll call weeks before DNC in Chicago to avoid legal challenges

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race in a heartfelt Oval Office address. Citing concerns about the nation’s future, Biden reflected on his deep respect for the presidency and his love for the country, invoking past presidents like Jefferson, Washington, and Lincoln. Despite facing mounting pressure from Democrats following a poor debate performance, Biden chose to step aside after … Continue reading Biden says he’s ‘passing the torch’ in speech from Oval office

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will resign from the Senate effective August 20, following his conviction last week on bribery charges. The Senate received his resignation letter on Tuesday, which was entered into the record. Menendez faces potential decades in prison for accepting bribes and other federal charges. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin indicated that Menendez is unlikely to attend sessions or receive classified … Continue reading Menendez to resign from Senate next month

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged Venezuela’s government to respect the results of the upcoming election, expressing concern over Nicolás Maduro’s warnings of a “bloodbath” if he loses. Maduro, who is seeking a third term, is trailing in polls against opposition candidate Edmundo González. Lula, who has historically avoided criticizing Maduro, emphasized the need for a fair electoral process and announced that … Continue reading Lula raises alarm over Maduro’s ‘bloodbath’ warning to Venezuela

The House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a bipartisan commission to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The proposed panel, consisting of five Democrats and six Republicans, aims to examine the incident, where a 20-year-old gunman killed one person and injured two others, with Trump being shot in the ear. The … Continue reading Bipartisan commission to study Trump assassination attempt teed up for House vote

Vice President Kamala Harris raised a record $231 million in the first 24 hours of her presidential campaign, with $81 million from small donors and $150 million from major contributors. This impressive fundraising effort follows President Biden’s endorsement of Harris as his successor. The campaign saw a surge of enthusiasm, including a reported $11 million raised in just one hour on Sunday. Future Forward, a … Continue reading Harris earns $231M in donations on first day of presidential campaign

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In his address, Biden plans to explain his withdrawal and discuss his priorities for the remainder of his term. He announced his exit from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Biden, who … Continue reading Biden to Address Nation in Prime Time Wednesday

Since President Joe Biden exited the race on Sunday, Democrats have contributed nearly $50 million to Vice-President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. ActBlue reported this as the largest single-day fundraising total of the 2024 cycle, driven by a surge in grassroots support. The campaign raised over $27.5 million within the first five hours, nearly doubling by day’s end. This influx is the largest for online Democratic … Continue reading Harris raises $50m after Biden’s exit from presidential race

Pressure is mounting on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, with several lawmakers calling for her resignation. Key Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have demanded her removal. At the Republican National Convention, frustrated GOP senators publicly confronted Cheatle over the incident. Additionally, criticisms have extended to the agency’s diversity practices … Continue reading Furious Republicans rain down on Secret Service director

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Monday morning, praising her intelligence, strength, kindness, and empathy. Beshear, who gained prominence by winning re-election in a traditionally Republican state, emphasized the clear contrast between Harris and her opponents. His endorsement adds to the growing support for Harris since President Biden’s withdrawal from the race, The Hill has reported. As Harris prepares … Continue reading Beshear endorses Harris amid VP speculation

Following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Donald Trump has quickly targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, reviving his nickname for her: “Laffin’ Kamala Harris.” However, Trump faces an awkward issue: a $5,000 check he wrote to Harris on September 26, 2011, and other donations from the Trump family during her tenure as California’s Attorney General. The check and donations, totaling $8,000, have resurfaced … Continue reading Trump’s $6,000 gift to Kamala Harris comes back to bite him

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, following a problematic debate with Donald Trump that raised concerns about his fitness for office. His decision, made less than four months before the election, has significantly altered the campaign landscape. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor and urged Democrats to support her. Harris, who praised Biden’s … Continue reading Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (OH) called for President Joe Biden to resign from office in a Saturday X post. Vance criticized those urging Biden to drop out of the presidential race without also demanding his resignation, stating, “If you can’t run, you can’t serve. He should resign now.” This demand comes amid growing pressure for Biden to exit the race, with about … Continue reading JD Vance Demands Joe Biden Resign from Office: ‘If You Can’t Run, You Can’t Serve’

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) will visit the site of the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pa., on Monday. Green’s visit, which will include 10 other committee members, aims to investigate the security lapses that led to the incident, which also resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore. Trump was injured by a bullet in the ear during … Continue reading House Homeland Security Committee chair to visit site of attempted Trump assassination 

Donald Trump held his first rally since narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, where he mocked Democrats and compared former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to a “dog.” Despite calling for national unity in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump did not address this theme in Grand Rapids. Instead, he frequently criticized President Joe Biden and derided senior Democrats like Pelosi, who had urged … Continue reading Trump holds first campaign rally after assassination attempt

On Friday, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid, following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Despite nearly 30 Democratic members of Congress urging him to step aside, Biden, who is currently isolated at his Delaware beach house with COVID-19, remains determined to continue his campaign. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Morgan McGarvey … Continue reading Biden pushes for party unity as more Dems call for him to step aside

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, has died at 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, her family announced. Jackson Lee, who represented Texas’s 18th Congressional District since 1995, was known for her advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and human rights, with a focus on women and children. She was a prominent sponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and supported … Continue reading Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) reportedly plans to resign from Congress following his conviction on all counts in a federal corruption trial, according to an NBC News report. Despite previous defiance amid calls from Senate Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin, who urged him to step down for the sake of his constituents and the Senate, Menendez has indicated he will soon resign. If … Continue reading Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez Plans to Resign After Bribery Conviction

During a recent Zoom call with lawmakers from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, President Biden received a note advising him to “Stay positive. You are sounding defensive.” Sources familiar with the call revealed that Biden humorously read the note aloud to lighten the mood among anxious lawmakers. Separately, during a tense call with centrist House lawmakers, Biden reportedly became heated, challenging Rep. Jason Crow on national … Continue reading Biden’s anger spills out as Democrats weigh his future