Chaos in House GOP intensifies with Scalise's speakership bid in peril
The House Republican Party is sliding even deeper into disarray as it feuds over its next speaker, apparently oblivious to the picture of US government dysfunction it is sending at a moment of worsening global crises.
2023-10-12 12:56
Afghanistan inquiry hears senior officers hid SAS killings
Special forces bosses tried to cover up a "campaign of murder" in Afghanistan, a lawyer claims.
2023-10-12 05:55
Matt Gaetz got what he wanted. Now what?
The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?
2023-10-12 05:29
US House Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for speaker -lawmaker
WASHINGTON Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday nominated Steve Scalise to serve as speaker
2023-10-12 01:29
Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record
Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.
2023-10-11 18:24
Supreme Court to consider South Carolina GOP's 'bleaching' of Black voters out of Rep. Nancy Mace's district
The Supreme Court returns to the intersection of race and congressional representation Wednesday as the justices consider whether South Carolina illegally used race to redraw district lines for a House seat to benefit Republicans.
2023-10-11 18:22
House GOP gears up to pick speaker nominee, but it's unclear if any candidate can get the votes
House Republicans are set to meet behind closed doors Wednesday to pick a nominee to be the next speaker -- but it remains unclear whether any candidate will have enough the support to win the gavel following Kevin McCarthy's abrupt ouster.
2023-10-11 17:22
North Carolina Republicans override governor's veto to enact elections overhaul ahead of 2024
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina on Tuesday enacted major changes to the state's election laws, overriding vetoes by the state's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who has criticized the measures as a "threat to our democracy."
2023-10-11 03:21
Missing Irish-Israeli woman's relatives 'only have hope'
Irish-Israeli woman Kim Damti, 22, has been missing since the Supernova music festival attack.
2023-10-10 15:18
Irish budget: Tax cuts and billions in increased spending
Updated plans for a sovereign wealth fund are also expected in Tuesday's budget.
2023-10-10 13:47
How Republicans are trying to blame Biden for the attacks on Israel
The US government is not yet willing to draw a direct line between Iran and the shocking sneak attacks by Hamas militants on Israel outside the Gaza Strip, but President Joe Biden's domestic political rivals are convinced.
2023-10-10 08:54
Chuck Feeney: Entrepreneur and philanthropist dies
The Irish-American businessman's foundation donated about $570m to causes in Northern Ireland.
2023-10-10 03:49