The United States removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list on Friday after initially adding him over his role in leading the trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. De Moraes’ wife and the Lex Institute, which she leads, were also taken off the list, according to documents from the
Washington — House Republican leaders unveiled a plan Friday to address health care costs ahead of a year-end lapse to tax credits that will result in skyrocketing premiums for more than 20 million Americans. But the plan does not include an extension to the Affordable Care Act subsidies. Instead, Republican leaders will allow a vote
Washington — President Trump is hosting members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the “Miracle on Ice” — at a bill signing Friday to award congressional medals in the team’s honor. The event in the Oval Office will feature hockey stars from the gold
Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson has had a bruising month, with Republicans repeatedly defying his leadership amid growing frustration over how he’s led the fractious majority. Fresh off a defeat over a long-stalled bill to compel the Trump administration to release materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Louisiana Republican has struggled
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state’s latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children. Walz, the one-time Democratic running mate to former Vice President
Rep. Robert Garcia of California, the top Democrat on the Oversight panel, told reporters that the tranche of photos the committee received from Epstein’s estate includes images of “powerful men,” women and the late disgraced financier’s properties. He emphasized that Democrats are committed to transparency and vowed to release all the information they receive. Garcia
Doral, Florida — The admiral overseeing U.S. military forces in South America relinquished command Friday, as the U.S. continues its buildup of ships and military assets off Venezuela and carries out strikes against alleged drug boats. “We have worked hard and tirelessly to build relationships and understand requirements across the region,” Adm. Alvin Holsey said