Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.
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New Orleans, Las Vegas suspects latest in long line of military radicals
A pair of suspected terrorist attacks on New Year's Day were both allegedly carried out by former U.S. service members.
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.
‘Lives depend on it’: Republicans push for prompt Trump confirmations in wake of New Orleans attack
There is renewed urgency to quickly confirm Kash Patel, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard to Trump's Cabinet after the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans.
Trump Falsely Suggested New Orleans Suspect Was an Immigrant
The president-elect said on social media that he was right about fearing criminals on the other side of the border. Officials later identified the suspect as a U.S.-born citizen and Army veteran.
The 6 biggest FBI scandals under the Biden administration
The FBI has faced a handful of scandals under the Biden administration, including a New Year's Day terror attack that left more than a dozen people dead and others injured.
Tracking government spending, Part 2: Contractual services and supplies
DOGE co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy says we can "expect massive cuts of all federal contractors and others who are overbilling the federal government."
Hochul’s Christmastime boast of safer subway came amid string of alarming violent attacks
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated a statistical decrease in New York City subway crime, including minor and major offenses, just days before several fatal and near-fatal incidents.
Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote
Some senators have opted to publicly announce support for Mike Johnson in his bid to remain House speaker, which is a notable move for members of the upper chamber.
Trump says he’s not changed his mind on H-1B visas as debate rages within MAGA coalition
President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has not changed his mind on the H-1B visa program, as it continues to spark debate within the Republican/MAGA coalition.