US climate envoy John Kerry set to travel to Beijing this weekend
US climate envoy John Kerry is set to travel to Beijing this weekend for climate talks with his Chinese counterparts, a Biden administration official told CNN.
2023-07-12 03:53
Supreme Court stands by its guidelines after report raises new ethics questions
The Supreme Court is holding fast to its ethics procedures in light of a new report raising questions about the extent to which colleges and universities have used campus visits by justices as an opportunity to generate donations despite a general ban on judicial fundraising.
2023-07-12 03:29
Georgia grand jury handling potential indictments in Trump 2020 probe is sworn in
The Georgia grand jury that is expected to consider charges against former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies for trying to overturn the 2020 election was sworn in Tuesday after a three-hour selection process in Atlanta.
2023-07-12 03:20
Youngkin launches efforts to get Republicans to vote early or by mail
Virginia's Gov. Glenn Youngkin is encouraging Republicans to vote absentee by mail or early in-person ahead of his state's pivotal legislative elections this year.
2023-07-12 02:58
Democrats blast Tuberville hold during Joint Staff Chairman nominee hearing
Throughout the confirmation hearing for the most senior US military officer, Democratic senators and the nominee alike spoke out against an ongoing hold on military nominations, saying it is hurting military families and could discourage officers from staying in uniform.
2023-07-12 01:55
Tuberville refuses to denounce White nationalism in military, doubles down on past comments
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama expanded on his comments about White nationalists in the military, insisting "racism is totally out of the question."
2023-07-12 00:55
New Democrats ramp up pressure on defense bill as McCarthy faces pressure to appease the right
The New Democratic Coalition, which says it has a 98-House member bloc, is ramping up pressure on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to reject hardliners in his party and instead work with Republicans and Democrats to pass its annual defense legislation in a timely manner.
2023-07-11 23:52
From Mike Pence to 'fake' electors, here's who has testified to the January 6 grand jury or met with prosecutors
For months, federal prosecutors have brought witnesses in front of a grand jury in Washington, DC, to investigate efforts by former President Donald Trump and his close allies to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.
2023-07-11 22:58
Iowa's special session places abortion at forefront in 2024 GOP primary
Iowa's legislature will kick off a special session Tuesday aimed at banning abortion in most cases after about six weeks of pregnancy, elevating the issue in a state blanketed by 2024 presidential contenders who have sought to avoid the kinds of specifics the Republican-led state House and Senate are poised to consider.
2023-07-11 19:20
Biden just secured a big win from his Europe trip
President Joe Biden has already secured a powerful deliverable from his Europe trip -- one that will weaken Russia's strategic position in another detrimental consequence of its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-07-11 19:18
Trump asks court to delay setting trial date in documents case
Former President Donald Trump's defense team asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case in Florida to postpone the trial, according to a filing late Monday night, saying there is "no reason for any expedited trial."
2023-07-11 17:47
Biden and NATO leaders enter summit with a show of force as Turkey agrees to Sweden's membership
President Joe Biden and alliance leaders enter the first day of the high-stakes NATO Summit Tuesday with a reinvigorated sense of unity after a major win on Monday evening when Turkey agreed to Sweden's bid to join the alliance.
2023-07-11 12:27