NY special election for George Santos's former seat scheduled for February
New York State announced that the special election for New York 3, the congressional seat formerly held by disgraced ex-representative George Santos, will be held on February 13, 2024.
New York State announced that the special election for New York 3, the congressional seat formerly held by disgraced ex-representative George Santos, will be held on February 13, 2024.
Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024
McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.
McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.
Who will replace George Santos?
The special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional district seat will be hotly contested, garner national attention and will likely turn out voters in large numbers.
The special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional district seat will be hotly contested, garner national attention and will likely turn out voters in large numbers.
Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."
Henry Kissinger, political scientist and former secretary of state, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
House speaker says lawmakers can 'vote their conscience' on expelling Rep. Santos
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expressing reservations about expelling Rep. George Santos from the chamber this week. But Johnson says GOP leaders won't push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expressing reservations about expelling Rep. George Santos from the chamber this week. But Johnson says GOP leaders won't push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office.
Rep. George Santos facing third expulsion vote
House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York.
House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York.
Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Christopher Luxon takes oath as New Zealand's Prime Minister, emphasizes economic enhancement as top priority
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
Cardi B calls out Mayor Adams over NYC budget cuts: 'We're gonna be drowning in rats'
Rapper Cardi B called out NYC Mayor Eric Adams over recent budget cuts in New York City and said crime and sanitation problems were only going to get worse.
Rapper Cardi B called out NYC Mayor Eric Adams over recent budget cuts in New York City and said crime and sanitation problems were only going to get worse.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, is entering hospice care.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, is entering hospice care.
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy running for U.S. Senate
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year’s contest.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year’s contest.
New York's high court to hear redistricting case, as Democrats seek to retake US House
Democrats want to redraw districts in a way that will give the party an edge in 2024. Republicans are trying to keep the map in place.
Democrats want to redraw districts in a way that will give the party an edge in 2024. Republicans are trying to keep the map in place.
House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash
A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge. Sam Miele admitted Tuesday that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while trying to rake in campaign cash for Santos, the embattled New York Republican.
A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge. Sam Miele admitted Tuesday that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while trying to rake in campaign cash for Santos, the embattled New York Republican.
Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.