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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers

Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson and far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have met for a second day at the Capitol as they try to figure out an off-ramp to her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
Health

Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed

A judge in Kansas on Monday blocked a state law requiring healthcare providers to tell patients that medication abortion can be reversed and that abortion is linked to

Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed
News

US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program, Biden to sign swiftly

The U.S.

US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program, Biden to sign swiftly
News

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis

China is directly subsidizing production of illicit fentanyl precursors for sale abroad and fueling the U.S. opioid crisis, a U.S. congressional committee

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis
Political

Battleground Pennsylvania: Trump holds rally, Biden plans tax speech as rematch heats up

Former U.S.

Battleground Pennsylvania: Trump holds rally, Biden plans tax speech as rematch heats up
News

US' Harris to visit Parkland shooting site, push new gun laws

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US' Harris to visit Parkland shooting site, push new gun laws
Political

Challenges to SEC's climate rules sent to conservative-leaning US appeals court

A U.S. judicial panel on Thursday consolidated at least nine lawsuits challenging the U.S.

Challenges to SEC's climate rules sent to conservative-leaning US appeals court
News

Explainer-How a third-party candidate could put Trump in the White House

Democrats and Republicans dominate the U.S. two-party political system, but independent candidates like Robert F.

Explainer-How a third-party candidate could put Trump in the White House
News

US judiciary says courts have discretion to adopt 'judge shopping' policy

The U.S. federal judiciary on Friday made clear that trial courts had discretion to decide how to implement a policy it adopted earlier in the week to curtail the practice

US judiciary says courts have discretion to adopt 'judge shopping' policy
Technology

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban
News

Biden's Hur transcripts: An ugly meme, Corvette repairs, staff boxes

U.S. President Joe Biden sat for hours of questioning with Special Counsel Robert Hur over two days in early October, related to his handling of classified documents.

Biden's Hur transcripts: An ugly meme, Corvette repairs, staff boxes
Technology

TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday told CNBC on Monday that TikTok was a national security threat but likened it to threats posed

TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC
News

Minnesota 'uncommitted' Biden protest draws Jewish, Muslim, young voters

U.S.

Minnesota 'uncommitted' Biden protest draws Jewish, Muslim, young voters
Crime

Trump seeks to block Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen testimony at hush money trial

Donald Trump is seeking to block porn star Stormy Daniels and his former lawyer Michael Cohen from testifying at the former U.S. president's upcoming criminal trial

Trump seeks to block Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen testimony at hush money trial
Election

Analysis-Trump struggles to unify Republicans ahead of matchup with Biden

Far from uniting the Republican Party as he claims he has, Donald Trump has been unable to win over a substantial bloc of voters he may need

Analysis-Trump struggles to unify Republicans ahead of matchup with Biden
Political

Lara Trump says RNC needs to raise $500 million, does not rule out paying Trump legal fees

Lara Trump, who Donald Trump has endorsed to be the new co-chair of the Republican National Committee, said on Wednesday that the

Lara Trump says RNC needs to raise $500 million, does not rule out paying Trump legal fees
News

US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls

Leaders of the U.S.

US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls
Technology

Republican lawmakers urge Biden to deactivate campaign TikTok account

A group of 18 Republican lawmakers has urged President Joe Biden to deactivate his campaign's TikTok account citing national security concerns.

Republican lawmakers urge Biden to deactivate campaign TikTok account
Health

Do not read too much into Biden, Trump verbal stumbles, experts caution

Experts on aging caution against concluding that U.S.

Do not read too much into Biden, Trump verbal stumbles, experts caution
Environment

Kerry: Trump can't stop green energy revolution, but China coal threat looms

By Julia Payne and America Hernandez PARIS - A re-elected Donald Trump won't stop renewable energy deployment, but could reverse anti-coal diplomacy efforts, U.S.

Kerry: Trump can't stop green energy revolution, but China coal threat looms
Political

Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok

The chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Monday he is concerned about the decision by the campaign of President

Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok
News

Trump comments on Russia and NATO 'appalling and unhinged,' White House spokesperson

The White House on Saturday rejected comments made by former U.S.

Trump comments on Russia and NATO 'appalling and unhinged,' White House spokesperson
Crime

Judge blocks California from requiring background checks to buy ammunition

A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing state laws requiring people to undergo background checks when they buy ammunition, calling them unconstitutional.

Judge blocks California from requiring background checks to buy ammunition
News

Biden's job approval drops to 38% as border worries rise - Reuters/Ipsos

President Joe Biden's approval rating declined in January as Americans worried about the economy and immigration while the Democrat ramps up his reelection

Biden's job approval drops to 38% as border worries rise - Reuters/Ipsos
News

Biden's brother to testify in impeachment inquiry Feb. 21

Joe Biden's brother, James Biden, will appear on Feb. 21 for an interview with lawmakers conducting an impeachment inquiry into the president, the

Biden's brother to testify in impeachment inquiry Feb. 21
News

Trump says he feels mentally sharp after Haley attacks his age, gaffes

Donald Trump on Saturday said he feels "sharper now than I did 20 years ago," reacting to recent attacks on his age and verbal gaffes by Republican presidential

Trump says he feels mentally sharp after Haley attacks his age, gaffes
Election

Trump seeking advice from friends, allies on running mate pick

Donald Trump is calling friends, allies and donors to seek advice on who he should pick as a vice presidential running mate as he closes in

Trump seeking advice from friends, allies on running mate pick
Finance

US House panel considers commission to tackle nation's soaring debt

Bipartisan legislation to create a commission charged with taming the $34 trillion U.S. national debt is set to advance this week in a House of Representatives

US House panel considers commission to tackle nation's soaring debt
Election

Trump town hall viewership on Fox News tops CNN's Republican debate audience

Roughly 4.3 million people watched former U.S.

Trump town hall viewership on Fox News tops CNN's Republican debate audience
News

White House: US vice president's plane diverted because of storm

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's plane, Air Force Two, was diverted on its way back from Atlanta on Tuesday because of weather conditions, her office said.

White House: US vice president's plane diverted because of storm
News

US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31

The office of U.S.

US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31
News

Trump plan to gut civil service triggers pushback by unions, Democrats

Donald Trump's vow to give himself the power to gut the federal workforce if he is elected to the White House again has unions, Democrats and watchdog groups

Trump plan to gut civil service triggers pushback by unions, Democrats
News

Buttigieg flights on US government jets complied with federal rules -report

A U.S. government watchdog said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's use of government airplanes on eight trips complied with all federal rules.

Buttigieg flights on US government jets complied with federal rules -report
Environment

White House asks employees to travel by train, EVs when possible

U.S. federal employees should rent electric vehicles and opt for rail trips when feasible on government travel to sharply reduce emissions, the White House

White House asks employees to travel by train, EVs when possible
Political

Congress poised to extend domestic surveillance law by four months

Congress is preparing to extend the domestic surveillance authority that allows law enforcement to spy on Americans without a warrant by another four months,

Congress poised to extend domestic surveillance law by four months
Political

Biden praised Kissinger in life, offers measured reaction on his death

As Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Joe Biden offered effusive praise of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger when the veteran diplomat spoke to Congress

Biden praised Kissinger in life, offers measured reaction on his death
Election

Republican DeSantis faces risks in debate against Democrat Newsom amid struggling US presidential bid

U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will use a televised debate against California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday night to try to prove

Republican DeSantis faces risks in debate against Democrat Newsom amid struggling US presidential bid
News

US Senate approves three military promotions, first woman on Joint Chiefs

The U.S.

US Senate approves three military promotions, first woman on Joint Chiefs
News

Republican US senator presses Fed officials on bond-buying policies

U.S.

Republican US senator presses Fed officials on bond-buying policies
News

Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state

President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated one of his top national security aides, Kurt Campbell, as deputy secretary of state, a move that will put a veteran Asia hand in the

Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state
Business

Senators ask US regulators to address airline frequent flyer programs

Two U.S. senators on Monday asked the Transportation Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about "troubling reports" of unfair and deceptive practices in airlines’

Senators ask US regulators to address airline frequent flyer programs
News

US Rep Bowman charged with pulling fire alarm at Capitol

Democratic U.S.

US Rep Bowman charged with pulling fire alarm at Capitol
News

Biden denounces "senseless and tragic mass shooting," urges gun laws

U.S.

Biden denounces "senseless and tragic mass shooting," urges gun laws
News

Trump fined $10,000 for violating gag order in civil fraud case

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was fined $10,000 on Wednesday for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial.

Trump fined $10,000 for violating gag order in civil fraud case
News

Former White House Chief of Staff Meadows granted immunity in Jan 6 case -ABC News

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was granted immunity to testify under oath in Special Counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 case, ABC News reported on Tuesday, citing

Former White House Chief of Staff Meadows granted immunity in Jan 6 case -ABC News
News

Fight over Texas anti-abortion transport bans reaches biggest battlegrounds yet

Two Texas jurisdictions will consider measures this week to outlaw the act of transporting another person along their roads for an abortion, part of a strategy by

Fight over Texas anti-abortion transport bans reaches biggest battlegrounds yet
News

White House says Biden did not hear question about Israel delaying ground invasion of Gaza

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White House says Biden did not hear question about Israel delaying ground invasion of Gaza
News

US Supreme Court won't revive law targeting federal gun curbs

The U.S.

US Supreme Court won't revive law targeting federal gun curbs
News

Another Trump lawyer reaches plea deal with Georgia prosecutors

A second lawyer who represented Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, Kenneth Chesebro, pleaded guilty on Friday to illegal efforts to reverse the former U.S. president’s defeat in

Another Trump lawyer reaches plea deal with Georgia prosecutors
News

Biden expected to tap Asia hand Kurt Campbell as No. 2 US diplomat

U.S.

Biden expected to tap Asia hand Kurt Campbell as No. 2 US diplomat
Business

U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted on Wednesday to send three nominations for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to the full Senate.

U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate
Election

Trump pledges to expel immigrants who support Hamas, ban Muslims from the U.S.

Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the U.S. and send officers

Trump pledges to expel immigrants who support Hamas, ban Muslims from the U.S.
News

In reversal, Biden to build more US border wall, Trump demands apology

President Joe Biden's administration said on Thursday it will add sections to a border wall to stave off record migrant crossings from Mexico,

In reversal, Biden to build more US border wall, Trump demands apology
Political

Trump may meet with House Republicans on leadership race -US media

Former President Donald Trump may meet next week with fellow Republicans in the U.S.

Trump may meet with House Republicans on leadership race -US media
News

Trump asks court to dismiss federal 2020 election subversion case -filing

Former U.S.

Trump asks court to dismiss federal 2020 election subversion case -filing
Election

How RFK Jr. could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid

Long-shot U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

How RFK Jr. could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid
News

US asylum restriction aimed at limiting claims has little impact given strained border budget

U.S. asylum officers were instructed nearly a year ago to apply a higher screening standard on people who cross the border illegally to claim asylum after passing though another country

US asylum restriction aimed at limiting claims has little impact given strained border budget
Crime

Hunter Biden judge agrees to drop old gun count after indictment replaces scuttled plea deal

A gun count that had been part of a collapsed plea deal in the Hunter Biden case has been dismissed as a judge signed off on a prosecution request

Hunter Biden judge agrees to drop old gun count after indictment replaces scuttled plea deal
Crime

Fuller picture emerges of the 13 federal executions at the end of Trump's presidency

Fresh details have emerged about the 13 federal executions that were carried out in the final six months of Donald Trump's presidency

Fuller picture emerges of the 13 federal executions at the end of Trump's presidency

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