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Biden says Supreme Court’s ‘extreme opinions’ necessitate imposing new rules on justices

President Biden on Monday called for legislation to bring major changes to the Supreme Court, saying its "extreme opinions" intrude on Americans' freedoms and necessitate new guardrails such as term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics.

Poll shows public not keen on a military draft

So is there a draft in here? We're talking about the military draft. A new Rasmussen Reports survey found that only 21% of voters believe the U.S. should have a military draft, while 61% disagree and 18% are not sure.

Federal debt hits $35 trillion

The federal government's total debt now tops $35 trillion, the Treasury Department reported Monday, marking the latest grim milestone in a deteriorating budget picture.

Democratic governors offer public appeals to women amid neighboring Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban

Two governors from Democratic states that border Iowa are offering their states as pro-choice havens for women after Iowa's six-week abortion went into effect Monday.

Biden says Speaker Johnson is ‘dead on arrival’ in confusing exchange with reporter

President Biden on Monday declared House Speaker Mike Johnson "dead on arrival" when asked how he planned to get his new rules for the Supreme Court through a Republican-run Congress.

Venezuela on edge as U.S., opposition question Maduro victory claim

Venezuela teetered on the brink of a political crisis Monday after President Nicolas Maduro claimed reelection amid contested and seemingly suspicious vote tallies, while the Biden administration cast heavy doubt on the results and critics alleged that Mr. Maduro's socialist government had flagrantly overturned the will of the country's voters.

Recently released Jan. 6 defendant said he endured four months of solitary in federal prison

A Jan. 6 defendant said he spent four months in solitary confinement in federal prison, harsh conditions that could have been avoided in light of the Supreme Court's ruling that the Justice Department overreached when it charged hundreds of the Capitol defendants with felony obstruction.

Congressional aides create dissent channel to protest Israel’s war in Gaza 

A group of congressional aides has launched a public dissent channel where staffers can anonymously express their concerns about Israel's war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. The website's homepage states the channel is where aides can "safely and anonymously offer alternative or dissenting opinions to Congressional policies and action." The New York...

Lawmakers to press new Secret Service chief for answers about Trump shooting

The security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Trump are set to come under increased scrutiny by senators Tuesday, when they convene for a joint hearing in the hopes of finding answers that have thus far eluded frustrated lawmakers. Ronald Rowe, the new acting director of the Secret Service, and FBI Deputy Director...

Trump on Vance’s ‘childless’ comments: ‘He likes family’

Former President Trump on Monday offered cover for his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), as Vance faces a firestorm over his past comments mocking “childless cat ladies." Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that Vance has “tremendous support,” and argued he does particularly well among “people that like families.” “He made a certain...

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