Biden branded Georgia's election law "Jim Crow," and now the state's redistricting maps face a tougher legal test after the Supreme Court's Callais ruling.
A transgender person who served in a highly classified Israeli military division was detained by U.S. federal immigration agents, one day after a judge ordered New Hampshire to justify the apprehension.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Trump's "Lake America" decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
The Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The crypto industry is remaining hopeful that the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for the sector, can clear the Senate when lawmakers return for a brief three-week session...
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday said Israel is “not aligned” with U.S. national security objectives, citing their actions in the Gaza strip and discourse amid the war in Iran. “I want there to be a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. I support Israel. I cannot support this government's actions. They are not aligned with U.S. national...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Sunday said his state is doing "everything in our power to seek truth" amid its probe into Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fox News's Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures" interviewed Uthmeier about his investigation into the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). He described...
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in Minnesota, Margaret,...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) appeared on ABC’s “This Week” for her first Sunday show interview in a little over two and a half years to discuss the country’s political climate ahead of midterm elections. The 36-year-old lawmaker reflected on a wide range of topics including a potential White House run, the future of her career...
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Sunday predicted that Republicans will maintain their control over both chambers of Congress after the midterm elections this fall. "Here's the bottom line. Go to Cook Political Report. We start at 212 likely seats. There's 18 toss-up seats. We need six. I bet you we win 10,"...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took a swipe at President Trump over a post the president made targeting El-Sayed and his wife. In a post Saturday on Truth Social, Trump posted a photo of himself and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, and another photo of El-Sayed and his wife. Text above the two...
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday said allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) are “deeply troubling” and said the lawmaker should ultimately resign if the accusations of abuse raised against him are true. “I live in Indiana. This is a race in northern Ohio and the other part of the state. I don't know...
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attacks on Tehran. “Clearly the Iranians have figured this out. They are not reacting to these threats, and they are taking very strategic positions with regard to...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reflected on a call he had with former President Obama after a primary win in an interview that aired on Sunday. He described the conversation as “warm” and “inspiring.” “I like to keep private conversations private. But it was a really warm and inspiring conversation. I've got to be...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday declined to endorse Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist vying for the party nomination in the Wisconsin governor’s race. “I haven't endorsed in that race. My focus has been in winning back the Congress, winning back the House, and positioning ourselves to have the best chance possible to win the Senate,”...
The author argues that while the Supreme Court recently affirmed presidential authority over independent agencies in Trump v. Slaughter, its conflicting decision in Trump v. Cook protects the Federal Reserve's autonomy, potentially undermining democratic accountability in policymaking.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday expressed concern about continued high fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. “Now, prices are still higher than we would like, but we've taken a lot of steps so that when the Gulf situation is resolved, then we can expect prices to go way, way down...
