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Jan 6. special committee votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot voted Tuesday to hold Steve Bannon in contempt after the White House strategist under former President Donald Trump failed to appear for a scheduled deposition last week.

October 19, 2021

State Department internal watchdog announces probes of Biden’s Afghanistan drawdown

The U.S. State Department's Inspector General has launched four separate investigations into the Biden administration's performance during the drawdown in Afghanistan.

October 19, 2021

Trump sues House Select Committee over Jan. 6 records

Former President Donald Trump sued federal officials on Monday in a bid to block release of records related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

October 18, 2021

Jan. 6 panel to start contempt proceedings against Steve Bannon for not showing up

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot announced that it will vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt after the former White House strategist failed to appear for a scheduled deposition Thursday.

October 14, 2021

Patriot Act author raises alarms over Biden’s targeting of concerned parents

A former Republican lawmaker and principal author of the Patriot Act says the Biden administration's targeting of parents protesting COVID-19 restrictions and race-based curriculum during school board meetings confirms his worst fears about the abuse of federal laws "as instruments of political repression."

October 14, 2021

Democrats warn that White supremacists are targeting veterans for recruitment

House Democrats on Wednesday sounded alarms about White supremacist groups in the U.S. targeting military veterans for recruitment.

October 13, 2021

‘Havana syndrome’ mystery expands with new cases at U.S. Embassy in Colombia

U.S. Embassy personnel in Bogota, Colombia, have reported symptoms aligned with the mysterious "Havana syndrome" that continues to plague U.S. spies and diplomats around the globe.

October 13, 2021

More than money motivates spies, expert psychiatrist says, citing accused Annapolis husband and wife

Money was likely not the only motivation behind a Maryland couple's alleged decision to try to sell sensitive U.S. submarine secrets to a foreign government, a leading expert in the psychology of espionage told The Washington Times.

October 12, 2021

Afghan economy near collapse as leaders grapple warily with Taliban

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday warned that the Afghan economy is at the brink of collapse following the U.S. withdrawal and the uncertain future for the country's new Taliban leaders.

October 11, 2021

Trump blasts McConnell, doubles down on election claims at Iowa rally

Former President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell Saturday calling the Kentucky Lawmaker out for failing to challenge the 2020 presidential election during his campaign-style rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Saturday.

October 9, 2021

Texas gubernatorial challenger Allen West ill with COVID-19

Republican Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West said on Saturday that he is "probably going to be admitted to the hospital," after receiving being diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia.

October 9, 2021

Emergency landing at LaGuardia after flight incident, passenger’s suspicious behavior

Suspicious behavior aboard an American Airlines flight prompted an emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport Saturday.

October 9, 2021

U.S. delegation to hold first in-person meeting with Taliban in Qatar

A U.S. delegation will meet with Taliban officials in Doha, Qatar in the first in-person meeting between the U.S. and Taliban since the late August withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.

October 9, 2021

McConnell joins Senate Judiciary Republicans in slamming AG’s school board memo

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has joined the chorus of Republicans on the Hill outraged over Attorney General Merrick B. Garland's school board memo.

October 9, 2021

Pelosi meets with the pope amid abortion debates

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday met with Pope Francis amid criticism from several bishops for her support for abortion which some view as at odds with her Catholic faith.

October 9, 2021

McConnell warns Biden that Schumer’s ‘tantrum’ spells end of GOP cooperation on debt

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday warned President Biden that the GOP won't help in "any future effort to mitigate consequences of Democratic mismanagement," after agreeing Thursday to allow Democrats raise the nation's debt limit.

October 8, 2021

Berlin police probe ‘sonic weapon attack’ at U.S. Embassy

German police announced Friday they are investigating an "alleged sonic weapon attack" on employees stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, the latest in a long-running series of attacks that U.S. officials are still at a loss to explain.

October 8, 2021

Trump says Michigan rally to press for audit of state 2020 vote

Former President Donald Trump said Friday supporters will use an upcoming rally in Michigan to demand a "forensic audit" of the state's 2020 presidential vote, which was won by Democrat Joe Biden.

October 8, 2021

Idaho officials say Mike Lindell should foot the bill for 2020 election ‘witch hunt’

Officials in Idaho are sending MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell a bill for an audit of the 2020 presidential election launched in the state amid Mr. Lindell's claims of widespread voter fraud favoring President Biden.

October 8, 2021

‘Big mistake’: Trump blasts McConnell over debt ‘lifeline,’ says Senate GOP needs new leader

Former President Donald Trump called for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's ouster after 11 Senate Republicans voted to help Democrats increase the debt ceiling Thursday night.

October 8, 2021