Elon Musk announced Wednesday night that his time as a “special government employee” with the Trump administration is winding down. But that doesn’t mean he’s leaving President Trump’s circle. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President [Trump] for the opportunity …
Read More »Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
President Trump on Monday visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving their country. “Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty …
Read More »Arizona GOP election official files defamation suit against Kari Lake
A top Republican election official in Arizona filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against Kari Lake, who falsely claims she lost the 2022 race for governor because of fraud. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer said he’s faced “violent vitriol and other dire consequences” because of lies spread by Lake, including death …
Read More »House GOP rules vote on gas stoves goes up in flames
House Republican leaders hoping to pass a rule Monday to set up floor votes on a bill to constrain the government’s ability to regulate gas stoves saw their efforts go up in flames after House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members, who are among the most conservative lawmakers in Congress, joined Democrats …
Read More »White House, GOP negotiators inching closer to deal in debt ceiling crisis
Washington — With a deadline looming in the debt ceiling crisis, negotiators for the White House and House Republican leaders were closing in on a deal that would stave off a government default. The potential deal would raise the debt limit for about two years and cap federal spending at …
Read More »What the government being unable to pay the bills could mean for the U.S. economy
As President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are in a high-stakes standoff over the debt limit, experts warn it would be catastrophic if leaders do not reach an agreement in time – and launch the economy into chaos. If Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit, the Treasury …
Read More »Chief Justice Roberts declines to testify about ethics before Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington — Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation from Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Dick Durbin to testify about ethics rules governing the Supreme Court. “Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by the chief justice of the United States is exceedingly rare, as one might expect in light of …
Read More »Dominion v. Fox News: What are defamation and libel?
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit that kicked off in a Delaware court this week. Dominion’s goal is to prove to a jury that the network knowingly defamed the company following the 2020 presidential election. Dominion found itself at the center of conspiracy …
Read More »McConnell eager to return to Senate as he recovers from fall, senators say
Washington — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is eager to return to the Capitol two weeks after he tripped and fell at a hotel, suffering a concussion and rib fracture, according to fellow senators. In recent days, several of his Republican colleagues said they’ve spoken with the GOP leader, who …
Read More »House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.’s new criminal code
A seemingly abrupt decision by President Joe Biden not to veto a bill that would block Washington, D.C.’s new criminal code has left House Democrats and their staff frustrated by what they view as poor coordination and communication from the White House. The president told Democratic senators about his decision …
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