White House calls GOP Biden impeachment inquiry ’embarrassing’
A White House spokesperson mocked the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Wednesday, saying the Republicans need to "call it a day" on the "dead impeachment."
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Biden forgives $6 billion in student debt. Here’s who qualifies.
The Biden administration on Thursday said it is forgiving almost $6 billion in student debt for 77,700 borrowers, with those recipients scheduled to receive an email from President Joe Biden alerting them about their debt cancellation. The people who qualify for the latest round of student loan forgiveness are public service employees, such as teachers,
As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds
Standing next to the roaring fireplace in the lobby off the House floor, GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska paused and then said of the effort to pass Ukraine funding in the House, “I think we’re playing a pretty good game of chess here.” But it’s unclear who makes the next move. Bacon and
Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package in sprint to avoid shutdown
Washington — Leaders in Congress unveiled a widely anticipated government funding package early on Thursday, paving the way for lawmakers to bring an end to a months-long funding saga and ward off a partial government shutdown ahead of a Friday night deadline. The $1.2 trillion package, which includes six bills and spans more than 1,000
AOC takes heat over ‘RICO is not a crime’ comment in Biden impeachment probe hearing
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed "RICO is not a crime" during a heated exchange with ex-Biden family business associate Tony Bobulinski.
Nikki Haley’s campaign had cash left over as her primary run ended
Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign had $11.5 million in the bank at the end of February, just days before the former U.N. ambassador dropped out of the Republican primary, according to a report filed with the Federal Election Commission late Wednesday. The total suggests that Haley, who exited the race on March 6 after losing most
California voters approve Prop. 1, ballot measure aimed at tackling homeless crisis
A statewide ballot measure aimed at overhauling California’s mental health care system, primarily through the issuance of nearly $6.4 billion in bonds, has been approved by voters. Proposition 1 is a two-pronged measure backed heavily by Gov. Gavin Newsom and a host of Southland elected officials, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and county Supervisors Hilda