White House back on defense after Biden leaves Dems in the dust on COVID-19 emergency bill

The White House went on defense Thursday after President Biden signaled he won’t veto a Republican-led…

Grand jury votes to indict Trump over alleged hush money payment to adult film actress – US media

A grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump over an alleged hush money payment to…

Jan. 6 ‘Shaman’ released from prison early as lawyer calls for sanctions on prosecutors over video

The Jan. 6 defendant known as the QAnon Shaman, who wore a horned headdress during the…

Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened

WASHINGTON — Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden called Thursday for independent…

Philly political consultant admits forging petition signatures to aid Democrats

A Philadelphia political consultant pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal charges for forging signatures to get Democratic…

Fugees rapper’s multimillion-dollar political conspiracy trial opens

WASHINGTON — A founding member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees was enmeshed in political…

Maryland voters to decide abortion constitutional amendment

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion…

Senators propose antitrust bill aimed at Big Tech: ‘First step towards liberating the internet’

A bipartisan coalition of 11 senators is kickstarting a new push for antitrust legislation aiming at…

White House says Biden will veto bill to overturn D.C. police reform if it reaches his desk

President Biden will veto legislation put forward by House Republicans to repeal Washington D.C.’s police reform…

North Dakota’s Republican governor vetoes transgender pronouns bill

North Dakota’s Republican governor vetoed a bill that would generally prohibit public schools teachers and staff…

Far-left Democrats push Biden to adopt wishlist of executive orders to bypass House GOP

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is urging President Biden to undertake a flurry of executive orders to…

NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards

The National Institutes of Health sent $2.2 billion to labs outside the U.S. to conduct animal…

Russian espionage charges against US reporter are ‘ridiculous’, White House says

Espionage charges against a US reporter arrested in Russia are “ridiculous”, the White House has said.…

Russia attempting to buy North Korean weapons in exchange for food, White House says

Russia is seeking weapons from North Korea in exchange for food, the White House said on…

Ohio train derailment: Fetterman unveils Democratic legislation to bolster rail safety

Three Democratic senators unveiled a new bill aimed at tackling rail safety concerns amid the fallout…

Biden proclaims Friday the Transgender Day of Visibility

President Joe Biden proclaimed Friday the Transgender Day of Visibility and condemned discrimination against “all transgender,…

Russia seeking new munitions from North Korea, White House alleges

Russian officials are attempting to acquire munitions from North Korea, a Biden administration official alleged on…

Former congressman, Senate candidate Galifianakis dies at 94

RALEIGH, N.C. — A funeral will be held this weekend for former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nick…

Consumers’ worries sky high as inflation recedes unevenly and slowly

High inflation is coming down slowly, but it’s still a rising concern for consumers. Read more…

Gun injuries in U.S. surged during pandemic, CDC study shows

NEW YORK — For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often…