Trump civil fraud trial in New York begins
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a Manhattan courthouse, where he attends the trial of himself, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in a civil fraud case brought…
Republican blockade of Ukraine aid and Slovakia’s election play into Putin’s hands
CNN — Republicans opposed to the US funding Ukraine’s lifeline against Russia scored their first major success when House Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn’t include a $6 billion request for aid…
Congress averts government shutdown, leaving Kevin McCarthy in speakership fight
It’s a busy Sunday in US politics, the morning after a narrowly averted government shutdown. A stopgap deal struck by Congress will only fund the government for 45 days, and…
Why McCarthy decided to take on his right flank and prevent the shutdown
CNN — Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn’t know whether the House could avoid a government shutdown when he met with his divided Republican conference on Saturday morning. But behind closed doors,…
Deadline nears as Congress continues negotiations
The White House is seen on June 24. Samuel Corum/Getty Images Along with other government agencies, the White House sent a message to its staff with the critical logistical instructions…
Biden to convene his Cabinet early next week as government shutdown looms
CNN — President Joe Biden is expected to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government after a potential shutdown begins Sunday, four administration officials familiar with…
Government shutdown: How it will affect air travel, national parks, social security payments, and more
CNN — With the government on the brink of a shutdown as Congress remains at an impasse on a funding deal, federal departments and agencies have begun the mandatory process…
Fact check: Republicans make false, misleading claims at first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
CNN — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee is holding its first hearing Thursday in the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden – and Republicans on the committee have made a…
Fact Check: The second GOP debate of the 2024 election
CNN — Seven Republican presidential candidates participated in a debate Wednesday night in California, while the front-runner in the party primary, former President Donald Trump, skipped the debate and instead…
Sen. Bob Menendez appears in court on bribery charges
The indictment unveiled on Friday against Sen. Robert Menendez marks another chapter in a series of troubling allegations that have dogged the New Jersey Democrat for years, marking the second time in a decade…