House Passes Bill to Bar DC Authorities From Changing Criminal Sentences

The bill is opposed by Washington officials and the White House, who say it encroaches on the district’s autonomy. The House of Representatives on May 15 passed a bill that would prohibit District of Columbia authorities from making changes to penalties for criminal offenses. The D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe (D.C. CRIMES)

Harris reports Beyoncé tickets as White House releases financial disclosures

The White House released the 2023 financial disclosures for both President Biden and Vice President Harris — including tickets to a Beyoncé concert that were given to the vice president from the pop star herself.  Harris received tickets valued at $1,656 to a Beyoncé concert from the “Single Ladies” singer, according to her financial disclosure.

Motion to expel Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell over felony burglary charge fails

Motion to expel Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell over felony burglary charge fails Motion to expel Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell over felony burglary charge fails 00:53 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday attempted to expel embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from the chamber Wednesday, in the wake of accusations she broke into her stepmother’s home last

Trump Discusses China Threat With Ex-Australian Prime Minister: Morrison

The former president has held a string of similar meetings with other current and former world leaders. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) continued aggressions in the Indo-Pacific were a recent topic of conversation between former President Donald Trump and former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the latter has revealed. In a May 15 social media