Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, a longtime congressional leader and former Senate GOP whip, has died at age 84. Kyl’s family announced Thursday that he died from complications related to a neurological disease after withdrawing from public life. He represented Arizona in Congress for nearly three decades, serving first in the House and later […]
House Republican leaders sent lawmakers home a day earlier than planned Wednesday, postponing a potentially contentious vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the November midterm elections. Votes that had been scheduled for Thursday were canceled as Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., began the House’s pre-election recess. Advertisement Lawmakers are not scheduled to return […]
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping agreement this month that could dramatically expand American influence over one of the world’s largest collections of oil reserves. The president is describing the arrangement as an historic energy deal that he says could eventually help bring down gasoline prices for Americans. Advertisement The deal is so historic that […]
Charlie Kirk’s family has formally preserved its right to sue Utah Valley University over alleged security failures surrounding his assassination. The notice of claim targets UVU, the State of Utah, campus police, and officials responsible for event security decisions. Filed September 9, the notice is a required procedural step before certain wrongful-death lawsuits against Utah […]
Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. conflict with Iran could enter a “much different phase” within the next several months as the Trump administration tries to prevent Tehran from rebuilding its military capabilities while restoring stability around the Strait of Hormuz. Vance’s comments came after President Donald Trump predicted that the war could end […]
The Load Forecasting Enhancement Act cleared the House this week as lawmakers approved a broader package of 14 bills dealing with energy reliability, public health, drug enforcement, critical minerals, tourism, and AM radio. H.R. 9332, sponsored by Republican Rep. Troy Balderson of Ohio and Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of New Jersey, passed under suspension of […]
Two moderate House Democrats broke with their party Tuesday and helped Republicans pass a narrowly divided procedural vote during Congress’ final stretch before the November midterm elections. Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington sided with Republicans on the rule governing consideration of several measures, including a major Russia sanctions bill. […]
The State Department said that five well-known European officials and activists are not allowed to enter the United States because they are accused of working together to pressure American tech companies to censor U.S. citizens’ speech online. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, said that this is the first time the new visa policy, which […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is declining to rule out impeaching President Donald Trump if Democrats regain the House majority. Jeffries made the remarks Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” while discussing Democratic priorities if his party wins control in November. George Stephanopoulos asked whether Jeffries’ pledge to “hold the crooks accountable” meant impeachment proceedings would […]
The Senate has confirmed Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew R. Byrne to a lifetime seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Byrne was approved Tuesday in a 52-45 vote after the Senate narrowly advanced his nomination the previous evening. Advertisement President Donald Trump nominated Byrne earlier this year for the […]
