Trump-backed candidate defeats GOP Rep. Bob Good
GOOCHLAND, Va. — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Trump, has defeated Rep. Bob Good in a…
Kamala Harris celebrates the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a ‘force of nature’ and mentor
HOUSTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday eulogized longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a “force of nature” as memorials for the longtime Democratic…
A Latino vice president pick is unlikely. It’s not surprising
Will it be Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear or Arizona‘s U.S. Sen.Mark Kelly? Another woman, or a white man? An experienced politician, or an exciting newcomer?Ever…
Hiltzik: Time to retire our aging Supreme Court justices
If it’s true that as Mark Twain supposedly said, history doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes, then we are about to embark on a…
Experts: Supreme Court term limits require constitutional amendment
WASHINGTON — Term limits for Supreme Court justices are a popular idea, but would require amending the Constitution and would be unlikely to affect the…
African National Congress expels former South African President Jacob Zuma from party
Former South African president Jacob Zuma appears in court during his corruption trial at the Pietermaritzburg High Court, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on May 26, 2021.…
After the Trump shooting, Congress needs to keep the peace
At Monday’s congressional hearing on the Secret Service and the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi asked: “What can Congress actually…
Key takeaways from Netanyahu’s speech and the protests outside US Congress | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered his fourth address to a joint session of the United States Congress, as he attempted to drum up…
As US Congress cheered for Netanyahu, protesters gathered to denounce him | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a…
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu defends war in Gaza and denounces protesters
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that was…
Netanyahu’s address to Congress ‘highlights Democratic divisions’ | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address to the US Congress, but several high-profile Democrats were absent in protest of Israel’s war on Gaza.…
IOC awards the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City
PARIS — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday,…
California Democrats split over boycotting Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress
WASHINGTON — At a time when Democrats are attempting to unify around a new presidential candidate, a foreign leader who divides them — and many Americans…
How Nancy Pelosi navigated the withdrawal of President Biden
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic juggernaut, navigated a careful, respectful line in her public approach to President Biden’s decision about whether to seek…
Calls for boycotts, threats of arrests precede Netanyahu’s controversial speech to Congress
1 of 7 | Members of Jewish Voice for Peace hold a pro-Palestinian demonstration one day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint…
Do Calvert’s properties benefit from the millions he secured for Riverside County?
Since Congress brought back the legislative process known as earmarking in 2022, few lawmakers have been as successful at securing funds for their district as…
Opinion: The Supreme Court is power hungry. There is one sure way to rein it in
President Biden’s initiative to establish Supreme Court term limits and an enforceable ethics code could help restore much needed public trust in the court. Just…
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, dies
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national…
Biden sidelined with COVID as Trump returns to center stage after shooting
An embattled President Biden was resting at his Delaware beach home Thursday, fighting COVID-19 and a rising tide of dissent from within his own party…
Biden may endorse some big Supreme Court reforms. Do they have a chance?
WASHINGTON — President Biden has told progressives in Congress that he will soon endorse proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including by putting term limits on…