Trump-backed mega event to bring all 50 states to DC in world’s fair-style bash
Washington, D.C., will host the Great American State Fair, a 16-day celebration on the National Mall marking the nation's 250th anniversary this summer.
Cook Shifts 4 Senate Races Toward Democrats, but GOP Still Favored to Hold Majority
Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff speaks to the crowd during a “It’s Time to Vote” drive-in rally in Stonecrest, Ga., on Dec. 28, 2020. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images The Cook Political Report shifted four U.S. Senate races toward Democrats on April 13, reflecting what the nonpartisan forecaster called an “increasingly sour national environment for Republicans.”
DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights
The appeals court ruled that a criminal contempt inquiry into actions of Trump officials amounted to a 'clear abuse' of discretion by a federal judge.
House Democrat: Russia is ‘real winner’ of Strait of Hormuz blockade by US
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) on Tuesday said Russia is the “real winner” of the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, where a holdup of oil exports has contributed to increased prices across the globe. Crow questioned the blockade’s endgame given that Iran “was already blockading the Straits of Hormuz,” he told CNN’s Kate Bolduan….
Bernie Sanders aims to block sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel, accusing US ally of ‘genocide’
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is seeking to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to the foreign nation of Israel, which recently worked with the U.S. to bombard Iran.
House Dems unveil bill to examine removing Trump using 25th Amendment
House Democrats led by Jamie Raskin introduce a bill to create a commission evaluating whether the 25th Amendment could be used to remove Trump.
Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her
Washington — Another woman came forward with allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell on Tuesday, claiming the California Democrat drugged and raped her after he offered to help her career in 2018. Swalwell announced Sunday that he would be ending his campaign for governor of California and said Monday he planned to resign from Congress. Swalwell has called the