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,
Schumer Reportedly Rejected Netanyahu’s Request to Talk With Senate Democrats
Democrats have been increasingly critical of Netanyahu and the Israeli government for its ongoing war against Hamas and the resulting death toll. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has reportedly denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to address the Senate Democratic Caucus and update them on the progress of the war against Hamas. A
US Submits Draft Resolution Calling for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza: Blinken
‘That would bring immediate relief to so many people who are suffering in Gaza–the children, the women, the men.’ The United States had submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza in return for the release of hostages held by Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has
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
Complaint Alleges University of Wisconsin DEI Czar, Husband of Harvard’s DEI Chief, Has Decades-Long History of Research Misconduct
The chief diversity officer of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, LaVar Charleston, who also teaches at the university’s school of education, has a decades-long track record of research misconduct, according to a complaint filed with the university on Wednesday and a Washington Free Beacon analysis. That misconduct includes presenting old studies as new research, which he
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