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

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer reportedly advised President Joe Biden in a Saturday meeting that it might be better for both the country and the Democratic Party if he ended his reelection campaign, a sentiment echoed by House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Schumer’s office dismissed the report as “idle speculation,” emphasizing that he conveyed the views of his caucus directly to Biden. Additionally, Representative Adam … Continue reading Schumer Told Biden It Would Be Best to End Candidacy

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while in Las Vegas, experiencing mild symptoms, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. He will return to Delaware to self-isolate but will continue performing his duties. Biden, who is vaccinated and boosted, was reported to have a runny nose and a non-productive cough, leading to the positive test. His physician confirmed that he has … Continue reading Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas

U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat running for the Senate, privately warned donors that the Democratic Party could face significant losses if President Joe Biden continues his reelection campaign. During a fundraiser in New York, Schiff stated, “If he is our nominee, I think we lose,” potentially jeopardizing the Senate and House races. His comments come as at least 19 congressional Democrats have called … Continue reading US Rep. Schiff warns of big Democratic losses with Biden atop ticket

On the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reaffirmed their support for former President Donald Trump, despite their past criticisms. Haley aimed to appeal to undecided Republican voters, emphasizing that one doesn’t need to agree with Trump 100% to support him, while also criticizing President Biden’s foreign policy. DeSantis focused on domestic … Continue reading Haley and DeSantis complete U-turns with fawning pro-Trump speeches

Democratic National Committee leaders are moving quickly to confirm President Biden as the party’s presidential nominee by the end of July, despite internal party doubts following his poor debate performance. Biden is set to be officially nominated through a virtual roll call weeks before the Democratic National Convention in August. However, some House Democrats are pushing for changes to allow potential challengers, amid discussions from … Continue reading DNC Pushes Toward Nomination, Despite Doubts

President Biden is exploring proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including establishing term limits for justices and creating an enforceable ethics code. Any changes would require Congressional approval. During a call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Biden indicated he has been working with experts on these proposals, marking a shift in his stance on the issue. He emphasized the importance of collaboration, expressing concern that … Continue reading Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed the legitimacy of a video showing a phone call with former President Donald Trump, in which Trump encouraged him to endorse his campaign. Kennedy apologized for not stopping the recording during the conversation, expressing his embarrassment over its release. In the call, Trump agreed with Kennedy’s views on vaccines and discussed his recent assassination attempt. Despite their discussion, Kennedy denies … Continue reading RFK Jr. confirms video of Trump call is legitimate, apologizes

Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his associates Fred Daibes and Wael Hana were found guilty on all charges in a federal corruption trial after a nine-week proceedings in Manhattan. Menendez, who pleaded not guilty, was convicted on 16 counts for accepting bribes in exchange for political favors, exposing him to a potential sentence of over 200 years, though such a lengthy sentence is unlikely. Sentencing … Continue reading Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez guilty on all charges in federal corruption trial