In a move that’s sure to spark more speculation about a potential 2024 presidential run, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia will return next month to the state that for a century has held the first presidential primary in the White House race. Manchin, who for months has openly …
Read More »Biden commutes sentences for 11 convicted of drug crimes, targeting 'unjustified disparities'
President Biden is granting clemency to 11 drug dealers convicted of non-violent crimes, as well as rolling back anti-drug laws on federal land. The White House announced Biden’s decision via a statement Friday in which the president offered his reasoning for approving the sudden release of nearly a dozen drug-related …
Read More »President Biden, first lady call military units to extend Christmas greetings, gratitude
President Biden and the first lady took time on Christmas to speak with units from each branch of the U.S. military and wish them a merry Christmas. In a post on X, the president shared a picture of him with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, while appearing to speak on …
Read More »Supreme Court to decide if Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether former President Trump will be on the Colorado Republican presidential primary ballot. The justices said they will hear the case on an expedited basis, with arguments on Feb. 8. “The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The …
Read More »Pelosi panned for saying banning Trump from ballot over Jan. 6 depends on 'different laws from state to state'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was panned on social media Monday for saying that banning former President Trump from the 2024 ballot depended on “different laws from state to state.” During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week” Sunday, host George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi, “If you believe he engaged in insurrection into …
Read More »Indiana Gov. Holcomb touts strong manufacturing, health initiatives in final state address
A robust manufacturing industry and innovative public health and arts initiatives were among the accomplishments Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb cited Tuesday as he delivered his final State of the State address while promoting a new agenda for his last term. Addressing a joint session of the General Assembly, Holcomb renewed …
Read More »Democratic Marine vet launches longshot North Dakota congressional bid
A Democratic military veteran is seeking North Dakota’s sole U.S. House seat, aiming for an upset in a state where Republicans hold every statewide and congressional office and Democrats haven’t won a statewide election since Heidi Heitkamp’s U.S. Senate victory in 2012. NORTH DAKOTA LAWMAKER HIT WITH MISDEMEANOR CHARGE IN …
Read More »House Republicans will move forward to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
House Republicans will move forward to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify in front of lawmakers about his business dealings. “Hunter Biden has already defied two valid, lawful subpoenas,” said a joint statement from House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and Judiciary Committee Chairman …
Read More »Trump vs Newsom showdown lands in court with family ties to the nation's highest bench
The federal government argued before a California judge — the brother of a retired Supreme Court justice — that President Donald Trump acted within his legal authority by deploying the National Guard and Marines to quell immigration riots in Los Angeles earlier this year. Judge Charles Breyer – sibling of …
Read More »Rubio pauses worker visas for truck drivers after deadly Florida crash involving illegal immigrant kills 3
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said, “effective immediately,” he would pause the issuance of worker visas for commercial drivers after an illegal immigrant truck driver allegedly caused a crash that killed three people in Florida. In a post on X, Rubio cited public safety for the move. “The …
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