Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband is facing possible misdemeanor charges after he was involved in a hit-and-run in California on Friday that left a car with “major” damage, according to multiple reports. The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press that Paul Pelosi, 86, was driving his brown...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday showed off the new U.S. currency featuring President Trump’s signature, which is set to enter circulation soon in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. Bessent reposted an image shared on Trump’s Truth Social account of the $100 bill, which bears both of their signatures, writing that it was...
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a historic speech on the National Mall featuring stories of American heroes before a massive fireworks display.
A recent outbreak of Ebola cases in Africa is sparking fresh concern from public health officials in the United States about the spread of communicable diseases ahead of next month’s World Cup. The tournament will be played in more than a half-dozen cities across North America and is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the...
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday shared grievances with President Trump for abandoning his conservative base for populist ideals. In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, Pence notes a shift in Trump’s tone and rhetoric that now focuses on widespread reform in the form of populist policies. He said Trump’s attempt to get him...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Sunday said he will meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R) after winning the GOP runoff to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Since beating Cornyn, a four-term incumbent, Paxton says he’s been in contact with Thune, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-S.D.), Republican Conference Chair Sen. Tom...
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday urged leaders in the Middle East to help the U.S. and Iran seize the opportunity for a peace deal after months of war resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Macron said he met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Emirati...
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) on Sunday said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will resume family visits at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark following a string of protests over immigrants’ treatment at the facility. “Starting today, limited visitation will resume at noon, and regular visitation hours will be restored beginning tomorrow,”...
President Trump on Sunday said it is "very good" that thousands of lawyers have chosen to no longer work for the administration, referring to The New York Times's reporting on the exodus. The Times story reported that more than 10,000 lawyers working for the federal government have left since the end of 2024 to March...
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday said there has “clearly” been an effort to “rewrite” the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. “Look, I'm very confident that of the judgment of history in the years ahead about our role, about all the Republicans and Democrats who returned that day after Capitol Police...
Republicans on Capitol Hill are battling a bad case of déjà vu, as intraparty disputes over an immigration enforcement funding package and an extension of the government’s warrantless spying powers have left lawmakers no closer to a resolution on the two matters than they were a month ago. Senate Republicans departed Washington last week without...
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Sunday said Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner "has questions to answer" following reports that he allegedly shared sexually explicit messages with multiple other women. ABC's Jonathan Karl asked Booker on "This Week" about whether this and other controversies "may jeopardize Democratic hopes to get that Senate seat in Maine?" "Yes,...
GOP strategist Brad Todd on Sunday said President Trump made a “100-million-dollar mistake” by backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “I think the president made a 100-million-dollar mistake in picking Ken Paxton and urging Republican primary voters to vote for him. John Cornyn is a much more...
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) claimed Sunday that Iran is “stronger” than it was before the beginning of the U.S. war with the Middle Eastern country three months ago. “Frankly, Iran is stronger than they were 90 days ago, before this war, because they've used their cheap and lethal drones, not just to close the Strait...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said Democrats have a chance at locking down a Senate seat in Texas after state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) recent victory in a runoff. “Paxton will now face off against State [Rep.] James Talarico. Democrats have not won a Texas Senate seat, as you know, in more than 30...
