LONDON — U.K. ambassadors from missions across the world have returned and are watching the England-Democratic Republic of Congo match with their London-based opposite numbers in the Gold Room...
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is facing a problem of Black voter enthusiasm in Texas after defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett, according to party insiders.
President Trump's name loomed large during Thursday's debate among candidates vying to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District and replace Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). The president frequently came up as lawyer George Conway (D), former President Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg (D), New York State Assemblymembers Alex Bores (D) and Micah Lasher (D) sparred on P1X11, the...
Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot in November's election, when Golden State voters...
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner said on Thursday that “not once” has he considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid after new allegations about his past behavior surfaced earlier that day. “No, not once,” Platner told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes, when asked in an interview if he had considered dropping out in the past week. “Amy...
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) cast her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote on Thursday night, voting for a Democratic motion to commit the $70 billion budget reconciliation package back to the Judiciary Committee. Collins stood at her desk wearing a red dress underneath a blue blazer with bright brass buttons and announced “aye” when the clerk...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a $3 billion annual program that subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries, citing concerns over excessive screen time among children and its impact on their health. FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced on Wednesday that the commission will conduct a complete review of the E-Rate program and release...
The GOP-controlled House on Thursday passed legislation authorizing funding for military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, a largely symbolic move that nonetheless demonstrates some Republicans’ willingness to buck President Trump on foreign policy. Eighteen Republicans and Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) joined Democrats to pass the measure, which was brought to the floor...
President Trump on Thursday announced a rally in Washington to commemorate America’s 250th birthday after several artists dropped out of previous plans to perform at the upcoming “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall. “We don’t want singers with no talent, but big fees to put you to sleep, we’ve told them all to...
Nearly seven in 10 Americans want the Iran war to be done “as quickly as possible,” according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 68 percent of respondents said they believe the U.S. “should make a deal to end the war in Iran as quickly as possible,” while 11 percent disagreed. Twenty-one percent were...
Three Republican senators — Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.), Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) — voted for a Democratic amendment Thursday to bar William Pulte from serving as temporary director of national intelligence while he also serves as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The three GOP senators voted for an amendment...
President Trump on Thursday said he would be “honored” to meet with Iran’s supreme leader if a deal is made to end the war. “I don’t want to meet, but if I did meet, I’d be honored to meet him,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “I’d like to see if we make a deal,...
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a statewide crackdown on fraud in Ohio and unsealed indictments against 14 people accused of stealing more than $50 million in government funds. The charges were unveiled by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a news conference at the Defense Supply Center Columbus alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and...
The Arizona attorney general’s office said on Thursday that it will seek fresh indictments against a group of so-called fake electors after the state’s highest court refused to revive the 2020 election subversion case. “The Arizona Attorney General’s Office will return this case to the grand jury,” a spokesperson for Attorney General Kris Mayes's (D)...
