Senate Ethics Committee Initiates Review of Sen. Menendez After Conviction

WASHINGTON—The Senate Ethics Committee will launch a review into ethics violations of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), committee leaders said on July 22, less than a week after Mr. Menendez was convicted on charges including bribery, corruption, and acting as a foreign agent. “Earlier today, the Committee notified Senator Menendez through his counsel that members voted

Is Unity Possible in US Politics? Political and Cultural Leaders Weigh In

‘The challenge is to achieve a unity of civility yet maintain our right to free speech,’ former Kentucky Democrat says. News Analysis Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, both the Republican 2024 nominee and President Joe Biden called for unity and a reduction in political tensions. The former president dramatically altered his

Trump appeals $454 million New York civil fraud judgment

A judge’s February ruling that found former President Donald Trump and his company committed hundreds of millions of dollars in fraud should be tossed out, attorneys for Trump said in an appeal filed Monday. Trump’s lawyers called the $454 million judgment “draconian” and complained that the “case violates centuries of New York case law.”  Judge

30 Things to Know About Kamala Harris, New Democrat Frontrunner

With President Joe Biden’s tectonic announcement that he will not run for reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris appears on the path to clinch the nomination. She has quickly secured endorsements from President Biden and many key Democrats. If she is formally nominated at the Democratic National Convention next month, she will face former President Donald

Who Might Harris Choose as Running Mate? Here’s a List of Candidates

Democrats from battleground states, such as Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Mark Kelly, will be closely watched, according to a strategist. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential race. The next crucial decision will be selecting a running mate to complete the ticket. After President Joe