Tuesday’s special elections in Virginia could give early insight into governor race, 2026 midterms
Three special elections Tuesday in Virginia could prove an early bellwether in the 2025 governor's race there as well as the 2026 midterms.
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Pardons, Israel, domestic terrorism and more: Biden’s plans for final days of presidency
More pardons, measures to prevent homegrown political extremism, and more military aid for Israel are among the plans that Biden and his administration have for their final days.
Messy backstage jockeying in Trump transition could shape Hill strategy four years after Jan. 6
The current state of backstage negotiations and other goings-on may lead one to believe things won't just be smooth sailing for the second Trump administration.
Minneapolis Commits to Police Oversight Following George Floyd Probe
Minneapolis on Monday agreed to systemic reforms to its police department and to submit to outside oversight after a federal investigation spurred by the 2020 killing of George Floyd uncovered a pattern of civil rights abuses. Minneapolis and the U.S. Justice Department reached a court-enforceable agreement, known as a consent decree, that will seek an
Venezuela Opposition Leader Meets With Biden, Speaks to Trump Advisor
WASHINGTON/CARACAS—Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he won a July presidential election and is recognized by multiple countries as president-elect, said on Monday he had a fruitful meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and spoke at length with President-elect Donald Trump’s security advisor. “The people of Venezuela deserve a peaceful transfer of power to
Trump’s attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report
Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to remove special counsel Jack Smith from his post and either decline to release Smith’s upcoming report detailing his investigations into the president-elect or hand over the matter to Trump’s incoming administration, according to a letter released Monday. The letter, addressed to Garland and a
Biden Visits New Orleans After French Quarter Attack
‘My wife and I are here to stand with you, grieve with you, pray with you,’ the president told the families of victims. President Joe Biden traveled to New Orleans on Jan. 6 to offer his support to the families, survivors, and local law enforcement affected by the terrorist attack that took 14 lives on