Virginia lawmaker’s seniority helps him defeat AOC for high-profile House committee
1 of 2 | "I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who's got experience, who's seasoned, who can be trusted, who's capable and…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by federal grand jury, sources say
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks before newly appointed NYPD commissioner Edward Caban is sworn in to office on July 17, 2023. Caban resigned…
Muslim Women for Harris disbands after Palestinian speaking slot denied at DNC
1 of 5 | Protesters march during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday. On Thursday, the group Muslim Women for Harris-Walz disbanded…
In praising Harris at Democratic convention, Hillary Clinton says ‘future is here’
1 of 21 | Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Americans on Monday to "fight for the truth and fight for Kamala, because…
Rep. Ilhan Omar defends seat in Minnesota primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., successfully fended off challengers, winning her primary Tuesday night for her 5th Congressional District seat for Minnesota in the U.S. House…
Rep. Cori Bush becomes second ‘squad’ member to lose 2024 primary
1 of 2 | Rep. Cori Bush, member of the progressive “squad” of House lawmakers on Capitol Hill, lost her Democratic primary Tuesday in Missouri.…
After ruling on immunity, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for impeachment of court justices
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has vowed to file impeachment articles against at least one U.S. Supreme Court justice after Monday's ruling to grant partial immunity to…
Justice Department to monitor primary election in Queens, N.Y.
June 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Justice Department on Monday announced it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Queens, N.Y., for Tuesday's…
Following Columbia University, pro-Palestinian protests erupt at colleges across U.S.
1 of 8 | Pro-Israeli counter-protesters hold a rally outside of Columbia University in New York on Friday. The university announced that classes would be…