Politics

‘OUR GOVERNMENT IS A BUST’: Americans weigh in on fight to elect speaker of the House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The bitter fight over who will serve as speaker is making some Americans doubt Republicans’ ability to…

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Mysterious eco group is funding local climate journalism: ‘Advocacy dressed up as news reporting’

A little-known environmental organization founded by the heir of a billion-dollar fortune has quietly organized large grants for local news…

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With antisemitism on the rise, American Jewish groups aim to take a stand against threats

Antisemitism and antisemitic incidents are on the rise, but as Jewish people face hate at a higher rate than any…

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Biden expected to present Jan. 6 police officers with Presidential Citizens Medal: report

President Biden is expected to bestow the second-highest civilian award to members of the Capitol Police who defended the building…

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McCarthy says speaker vote tally will remain ‘pretty much’ the same Thursday

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said he expects the vote tally for speaker to remain "pretty much" the same…

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Embattled Rep-elect George Santos gets the cold shoulder during days-long House speaker race

Rep.-elect George Santos has received an awkward welcome to Washington so far. The newly elected New York congressman, who has…

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Biden to announce border visit, new measures as pressure grows over overwhelming migrant surge

President Biden on Thursday will make a major speech on border security and enforcement, in which he will announce expanded…

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McCarthy struggles to win over hardliners in speaker race despite new concessions

GOP opponents of Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid indicated Thursday morning they still aren’t ready to support him, even after McCarthy…

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What to expect in the House today as GOP speaker debate continues

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appears to be making progress in negotiations over the speakership with his critics in…

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AOC trolls Kat Cammack with rum distillery visit after she accused Dems of drinking in House chamber

Democratic socialist Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., trolled Republican Rep.-elect Kat Cammack of Florida by visiting a D.C. rum distillery Wednesday…

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