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Feinstein focuses on Congress, gives daughter power of attorney on court matters

Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she gave her daughter power of attorney to handle two court cases concerning her late husband so she could focus on her job in Washington.

September 7, 2023

DeSantis would consider pardons for Proud Boys if elected president

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that if elected president, he will consider granting pardons or commutations for the Proud Boys and others who have been prosecuted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

September 7, 2023

At White House, Biden congratulates West Coast dockworkers for ‘landmark’ contract

President Biden congratulated unionized West Coast dock worker leaders Wednesday for finalizing a new "landmark" contract that he said will keep the ports open and working.

September 6, 2023

Attorney said he warned Trump that FBI could raid Mar-a-Lago over documents

Former President Donald Trump was warned in May 2022 that if he did not comply with a subpoena sent out by the Justice Department for classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, he would risk an FBI raid.

September 6, 2023

More than 4 million student loan borrowers sign up for Biden’s new plan to cut payments

More than 4 million people have enrolled in the Biden administration's new income-driven repayment plan that will cut monthly student loan payments, while Senate Republicans call it a reckless move that will cost taxpayers billions.

September 6, 2023

Biden is ‘too old to run for president,’ another poll finds

Most voters believe President Biden to be "too old to run for president," and they overwhelmingly disapprove of how he is handling important issues, a new Wall Street Journal poll has found.

September 5, 2023

McConnell speaks on Senate floor following latest freeze-up, briefly acknowledges health scare

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made his first floor speech Tuesday since a highly publicized incident of him freezing up at a news conference in Kentucky, as the Senate marked its return from a lengthy August recess.

September 5, 2023

Military chiefs urge Sen. Tuberville to lift his hold on military nominees

Three top Pentagon officials have called on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to stop blocking military promotions over his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policy.

September 5, 2023

Senate physician declares McConnell neurologically healthy after extensive examination

A new letter Tuesday from the attending physician in Congress rejects speculation that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is suffering from a seizure disorder or Parkinson's disease following two recent episodes in which he froze up in public.

September 5, 2023

Rep. Matt Gaetz promotes marijuana reform during stint as host on Newsmax

Rep. Matt Gaetz, during a stint as a substitute cable news host, promoted marijuana legalization after the Department of Health and Human Services moved to deregulate the drug.

September 5, 2023

Biden launching swing-state ad campaign during NFL season opener

The Biden campaign is rolling out a TV ad set to air in battleground states during the NFL season opener Thursday.

September 5, 2023

Lawmakers ask State Dept. to address passport backlog and ‘quasi black market’

Lawmakers are asking the State Department about a backlog of passport applications and requesting that the department focus on combating the "bad actors" who are scamming Americans desperate for passports.

September 1, 2023

DeSantis super PAC asked donors for $50 million, revealed campaign strategies before debate

Never Back Down, a super PAC aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, asked Republican donors to help raise $50 million just hours before he walked onto the stage for the first Republican primary debate on Aug. 23.

September 1, 2023

Must-see TV: Judge says Trump Georgia trial can be televised, livestreamed

Former President Donald Trump's trial for interfering in the presidential election count in Georgia in 2020 will be televised and livestreamed, a judge has ruled.

September 1, 2023

Haley calls Senate ‘privileged nursing home’ after second McConnell freeze-up

Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called the Senate "the most privileged nursing home in the country" after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze up for a second time while answering questions at a press conference.

September 1, 2023

Tucker Carlson warns Trump could be assassinated

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has warned that assassins could target former President Donald Trump to keep him from winning a second White House term.

August 31, 2023

D.C.-area officials ask for more in-person work for federal agencies

Local officials from Washington and surrounding areas are asking federal agencies to increase the amount of time that workers spend in the office, to boost the area's economy and public transportation system.

August 31, 2023

New Biden rule would require more firearm background checks, close ‘gun show loophole’

The Biden administration has unveiled a new proposed rule to clarify who is "engaged in business" as a firearms dealer, a move which will ultimately require more background checks for gun purchases.

August 31, 2023

Democracy a top concern for U.S. voters

More than 80% of voters are worried about democracy in the U.S., according to a new poll.

August 30, 2023

Hungary’s prime minister says bringing back Trump is only way to end Ukraine war

Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, said in an interview the only way to end the war in Ukraine is to "call back Trump."

August 30, 2023