Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing
Rep. David Trone, D-Md., the Democrat frontrunner in Maryland's contentious Senate race, dropped a racial slur during a House Budget Committee hearing.
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Ukraine aid could be saved by obscure congressional rules, Reagan-era politics, Boll Weevils and Gypsy Moths
An obscure congressional rule could force the House to vote on Ukraine aid without Speaker Johnson's blessing, but the last time it was used successfully was under Reagan
Pro-Palestinian protest breaks out inside Senate office building, interrupts interview with cease-fire chants
Over a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested inside the Russell Senate Office Building on Thursday, interrupting Sen. Marco Rubio's TV appearance.
Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters
Kamala Harris is making her first trip to Puerto Rico Friday as vice president, amid a push by Democrats to boost their outreach to Latino voters well ahead of the 2024 election. Harris’ visit is intended to highlight the administration’s efforts to bolster the island’s recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the
Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t file for Democratic primary, may run as independent: ‘I’m innocent’
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez said Thursday he would not be filing for the Democratic primary and might be running as an independent, despite facing federal corruption charges.
LIVE 1:15 PM ET: CECC Holds Press Conference to Discuss Hong Kong Safeguarding National Security Bill
Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), are joined by Frances Hui of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, Anna Kwok of the Hong Kong Democracy Council, and other members of civil society groups, hold a … Original News Source
NY court to snoop on Trump Organization finances for 3 years, judge orders
Judge Arthur Engoron in New York issued an order on Thursday appointing a monitor to review and watch over Trump Organization finances for a span of no less than three years.