President Biden visited the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening to sign the book of condolences for the passing of Pope Benedict XVI. Biden made the unannounced trip to…
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Lindsey Graham calls on Biden to supply ‘heavy modern tanks’ to Ukraine for war against Russia
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday called on President Biden to send tanks to Ukraine, as requested by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Republican lawmaker urged Biden to act following an announcement that France…
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Democrat Mary Peltola doubts results of GOP’s House speaker battle: ‘I’m never getting sworn in am I?’
After three days and 11 votes, the House of Representatives has still not elected a new speaker for the 118th Congress. This delay has caused some Democrats to doubt whether Republicans who are in disagreement…
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Friday marks two years since thousands of individuals stormed the U.S. Capitol in an apparent effort to disrupt the certification of President Biden’s presidential win. One of the rioters was fatally shot by Capitol Police…
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Kamala Harris reveals Biden’s 2023 priorities includes inflation, job growth: ‘Never been more optimistic’
Vice President Kamala Harris teased the Biden administration’s top priorities for 2023, following a meeting at the White House Thursday with members of the Cabinet. After the meeting, Harris shared a photo of the administration’s…
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As Biden visits border, still no apology over false claims that Border Patrol agents whipped migrants
President Joe Biden will visit the besieged southern border on Sunday, but it is not clear if he will meet with Border Patrol agents or if he will address or apologize for a false claim…
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After 11 votes in three days that went nowhere, signs emerged Thursday night that Kevin McCarthy may finally have a viable path to becoming the next House speaker. It won’t be easy, automatic or immediate,…
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Trump, Newsom, DeSantis? A look at who’s running, and who’s out of the 2024 presidential election
Tuesday marked the start of the 118th Congress, and Americans are now shifting their focus to the 2024 race for the White House. President Biden — the oldest person ever to hold the office of…
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Republican meltdown over House Speaker vote: ‘It’s hard to watch’
Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota served eight years in Congress before being elected governor in 2018, but she’s happy not to be there this week. ‘I’m glad I’m not there’ Noem told Fox…
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The drama surrounding Republican leader Kevin McCarthy’s stalled bid to become the next speaker of the House has garnered nationwide attention, and now, those who oppose McCarthy’s nomination, including one prominent Democrat, are asking their…