Politics

(WASHINGTON) — Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, which killed hundreds and triggered a new war in the Middle East, also drew a range of political reactions in the U.S. Presidential contenders seized on the issue, deposed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sought to draw a contrast with the White House and the Biden […]

(PHOENIX) — Republican Kari Lake, a popular former local news anchor, self-described “MAGA Mama Bear” and staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, will launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate at a rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday night, nearly a year after losing the state’s gubernatorial race — a defeat she still refuses […]

(WASHINGTON) — With its barrage of coordinated attacks against Israel over the weekend, Hamas shocked much of the world on a variety of levels — the horrific images of violence against civilians, the lack of warning from intelligence communities, and the sheer scope and scale of the onslaught. This last element of the assault, in […]

(WASHINGTON) — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Equality PAC, three of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ organizations, endorsed President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign on Tuesday — the eve of National Coming Out Day. “Without question, the Biden Administration has been the strongest advocate for the needs of transgender […]

(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden has been interviewed by the independent prosecutor’s team investigating his handling of classified documents while out of office, the White House said Monday night. “The voluntary interview was conducted at the White House over two days, Sunday and Monday, and concluded Monday,” White House spokesman Ian Sams said in a […]

(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Monday confirmed at least 11 Americans have been killed in the fighting in Israel, and believes more may have been taken hostage by Hamas. “It’s heart wrenching,” Biden said in a statement. “These families have been torn apart by inexcusable hatred and violence.” Biden said his administration is aware […]

(WASHINGTON) — Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, deposed just last week as House speaker, on Monday didn’t rule out returning to that position as he spoke out against the Hamas attack on Israel. Touting his own experience as a strong supporter of Israel, McCarthy said President Joe Biden’s “first priority” should be rescuing any American hostages […]

(WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is dropping out of the Democratic primary race against Joe Biden to launch an independent campaign for president next year, he said in a speech on Monday. Speaking to a crowd in front of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, he cast his decision to leave the party his […]

In the wake of brutal and ongoing attacks in Israel by the militant group Hamas — which have already led to the deaths of hundreds — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said that the U.S. had pledged its “full support” to the Israeli government and engaged allies in the region to ensure they […]

Two lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle on Sunday weighed in on the ongoing disarray in the House of Representatives, after a small group of Republicans last week booted Speaker Kevin McCarthy with Democrats’ help, leaving the chamber leader-less and paralyzing one half of Congress. Washington is staring down a November deadline to fund […]