Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) is set to retire from Congress next week, as he revealed on Tuesday, delivering a surprising announcement that further diminishes the House GOP’s already narrow majority. Last year, Buck, known for his divergence from party lines and vocal criticism of Republicans regarding election denialism, had initially stated his intention to leave the House at the end of his current term. However, … Continue reading Rep. Buck to retire, narrowing Republican majority

On Wednesday, the House endorsed a bill that mandates China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok; otherwise, the widely-used social video app will face a de facto ban in the United States. The proposal garnered strong support with a vote of 352-65, with one member opting to vote present. Introduced on March 5 by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) from the House … Continue reading House passes bill that could lead to a TikTok ban; fight shifts to the Senate

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suggests that if Donald Trump were to return to power, the former US president would effectively end the war in Ukraine by cutting off funding to Kyiv. Orbán, a longtime opponent of EU and NATO efforts to assist Ukraine, emphasizes Trump’s stance of not providing financial support for the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Trump recently hosted Orbán at Mar-a-Lago, with the meeting … Continue reading Hungarian leader says Trump will end the war in Ukraine by not giving ‘a penny’

President Biden unveils a $7.3 trillion budget for 2025, featuring ambitious proposals to raise taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations. The plan aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over the next decade, emphasizing measures such as increasing the corporate tax rate, implementing a minimum tax on billionaires, and quadrupling the stock buybacks tax. Although the budget faces slim chances of becoming law in a … Continue reading Biden unveils sweeping budget blueprint for next term

House conservatives, led by Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good, express anger over the recent government funding bill negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson. Despite calling it a betrayal of Republican promises to cut spending, they refrain from threatening to overthrow Johnson. Good criticizes the funding packages, accusing the speaker of aligning with Democrats to increase spending with no policy wins. However, he offers no solution when … Continue reading Conservatives are furious, but they’re not threatening Speaker Johnson’s job

Donald Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, expressed reservations on Monday about the proposed ban on the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the U.S. He argued that such a ban would only strengthen Meta’s Facebook platform. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Trump, who served as U.S. president from 2017 to 2021, voiced concerns about national security and data privacy regarding TikTok. He … Continue reading Trump says a TikTok ban would empower Meta, slams Facebook as ‘enemy of the people’

Pope Francis has drawn criticism for suggesting that Ukraine should demonstrate the “courage of the white flag” and engage in negotiations to bring an end to the conflict with Russia. In an interview with Swiss broadcaster Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) released on Saturday, Francis was questioned about whether he believes negotiations would “legitimize the stronger party.” “That is one interpretation,” he replied. “But I believe … Continue reading Pope sparks anger after saying Ukraine should have the ‘courage of the white flag’ and negotiate

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff strategically positioned himself for an apparent easy win as California’s next senator by supporting a Republican rival, Steve Garvey, in the state’s open primary. The tactic, however, has stirred significant division within the Democratic Party. Schiff and Garvey emerged as the top contenders, virtually guaranteeing Schiff’s success in the November general election. Schiff and affiliated groups inundated California with attack ads … Continue reading Senate race in California leaves Democrats with bad blood

A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s plea to postpone the enforcement of the court order and has mandated that he pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million by Monday or provide a bond, as stated in a filing on Thursday evening. In January, a federal jury ruled that Trump was liable for over $83 million in damages following his denial of allegations of … Continue reading Trump ordered to pay $83.3 million to E Jean Carroll by Monday or post bond: judge

Controversial and disgraced former congressman George Santos, known for his tendency to fabricate stories, surprisingly announced his candidacy for Congress during Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Facing federal criminal charges, Santos, who was expelled from the House in December 2023, declared his intention to challenge Representative Nick LaLota in #NY1, despite criticism from LaLota, who had played a role in Santos’ removal. Santos, … Continue reading George Santos attends State of the Union and announces another run for Congress

In her response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, Republican Alabama Senator Katie Britt criticized his handling of the border crisis and economic challenges. A rising GOP figure, Britt, 42, who gained praise for her selection to deliver the rebuttal, highlighted concerns about the direction of the country under Biden’s leadership. She specifically pointed to the border crisis, economic struggles, rising consumer costs, … Continue reading Sen. Katie Britt Delivers Republican Response to Biden State of the Union

In a passionate State of the Union address, President Biden repeatedly highlighted what he termed as the “unacceptable” conduct of his predecessor. Pledging to safeguard Americans from a resurgent right led by Trump, Biden characterized Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election as a “serious threat to our democracy, comparable to the challenges faced during the Civil War.” He emphasized the imperative for honesty, stressing … Continue reading President Biden rails against ‘my predecessor’ in fiery State of the Union speech

Democratic Representative Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey have secured spots in the general election for California’s open Senate seat, as projected by CNN. This outcome sets the stage for a challenging contest for the beleaguered GOP in the state. Schiff and Garvey competed in two Senate contests on Tuesday: one to fill the remainder of the late Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein’s term, from November … Continue reading Schiff and Garvey will advance to California Senate general election

The announcement by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) that she will not seek re-election marks another significant blow to Senate bipartisanship, further eroding a centrist foundation that has endured the challenges of escalating polarization in recent years. The exits of Sinema, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) — all frequently criticized by their respective parties — will create a substantial void in the … Continue reading Sinema, Manchin, Romney call it quits

In the Super Tuesday contests, President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump emerged victorious in nearly all of their respective battles, setting the stage for a November rematch. The former U.N. Ambassador secured her second win in the 2024 race, triumphing in Vermont, an achievement her team hailed as an honor. The sequence of presidential nomination contests largely unfolded as anticipated, with President Joe Biden … Continue reading Biden and Trump nearly sweep Super Tuesday races

Speculation is rife following a clandestine rendezvous between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, raising the possibility that the Tesla CEO might provide financial backing for the Republican presidential candidate. The undisclosed meeting took place on Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida, with a select group of affluent Republican donors in attendance, as reported by the New York Times. In a bid to bolster his presidential campaign, … Continue reading Will Musk bankroll Trump? Billionaire holds meeting with ex-president

Nikki Haley is set to announce the suspension of her Republican presidential primary campaign in a Wednesday morning speech, according to sources familiar with her intentions, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador will deliver brief remarks in the Charleston area around 10 a.m. ET. Her decision follows Super Tuesday, where she secured victory only in … Continue reading Nikki Haley to Exit Republican Presidential Race

Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of Donald Trump’s company, entered a guilty plea on Monday in New York for perjury connected to the testimony he provided in the ex-president’s civil fraud case. Weisselberg, aged 76, pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury and is set to receive a five-month jail sentence. This would mark his second incarceration after spending 100 days behind bars … Continue reading Trump Org Weisselberg surrenders to prosecutors on another charge

Not since the 1912 contest between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft have voters had the chance to assess the records of two individuals who have held the presidency. Despite harboring strongly critical opinions of both President Biden and his predecessor, Americans express more favorable views of Donald J. Trump’s policies compared to those of Mr. Biden, as per New York Times/Siena College polls. In … Continue reading Across the Board, Voters Give Better Marks to Trump’s Policies Than Biden’s

The anticipated general election rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is around eight months away, and the marathon campaign is set to commence this week. After Super Tuesday, Trump is expected to have all but secured his party’s nomination. Biden plans to leverage Thursday’s State of the Union address as a launchpad to present a vision for a second term to millions of … Continue reading Trump-Biden rematch hits overdrive with Super Tuesday, State of the Union

Nikki Haley secured a victory over Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington, DC, marking her first triumph over the former president in the 2024 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite losing in her home state of South Carolina, Haley made history as the first woman to win a Republican primary in U.S. history. Reports from the BBC’s US partner, CBS, indicate that … Continue reading Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

On Monday, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Colorado court ruling that had prohibited Donald Trump from being listed on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot. The Colorado decision was based on a provision in the U.S. Constitution related to individuals involved in insurrection. The Supreme Court’s verdict establishes that no state has the authority to exclude Trump or any other candidate from a presidential … Continue reading Supreme Court rules states can’t remove Trump from presidential election ballot

A New Jersey entrepreneur, indicted alongside Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, has entered a guilty plea in connection to the bribery scheme and is now collaborating with federal prosecutors in the ongoing investigation. Jose Uribe, one of the individuals implicated in the corruption case along with the senator, his wife Nadine Menendez, and two other business associates, is the first to admit guilt and the initial … Continue reading NJ businessman in Menendez case pleads guilty, cooperates with authorities

In the face of inquiries regarding how scientists intentionally sharing information with China were granted clearance to work at a Winnipeg laboratory specializing in deadly diseases, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shifted criticism toward his chief political rival. He accused the Conservative leader of exploiting national security concerns. During a Thursday news conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Trudeau responded to questions about scientists involved in high-security … Continue reading Poilievre claims Trudeau is covering up lapses at high-security lab

In a filing on Thursday, Special Counsel Jack Smith requested a trial start date of July 8 in the federal criminal case concerning former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, has employed delay tactics in response to the four criminal indictments he faces, portraying himself as a victim to extend proceedings beyond the upcoming election. … Continue reading Jack Smith seeks July 8 trial date for classified docs