A lawyer for Joel Greenberg, the former Florida tax collector with close ties to Rep. Matt Gaetz, has asked a federal judge to delay his federal sentencing for the second time while he continues to cooperate with the federal government.
Analysis: Democrats attempt the near-impossible: Shaming Mitch McConnell
Democrats are trying something that almost never works: Shaming Mitch McConnell into doing the right thing by citing the national interest, historical precedent and governing norms.
Big changes are coming to the ‘broken’ Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is set to announce big changes this week to a federal student loan forgiveness program that aims to provide government and nonprofit workers significant relief but has caused widespread confusion, leaving many people …
Justice Clarence Thomas asks the first question and other highlights from opening day at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court — for the first time in more than a year — returned to its majestic courtroom on Monday to begin a new blockbuster term that will include a major Second Amendment dispute and a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.
Top Biden official held calls with airline executives to push for employee vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 response coordinator is having discussions with the leaders of several major airlines about vaccine requirements for employees, according to a source familiar with the talks.
Garland defends DOJ against criticisms about charging decisions in Capitol riot cases
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday defended the Justice Department against claims that it is not charging the rioters who breached the US Capitol on January 6 harshly enough.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era rule prohibiting federally funded health care providers from making abortion referrals
The Biden administration is reversing a controversial Trump-era rule that prohibited federally funded health care providers from making abortion referrals, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Blinken arrives in France on mission to repair ties after rift over nuclear deal
Secretary of State Tony Blinken launches a delicate repair mission with France Monday, the first senior US official to visit Paris since the announcement of a US-led security pact blindsided Paris, costing it billions in lost defense sales and rupturin…
Stephanie Grisham says she is ‘terrified’ of a 2024 Donald Trump presidential run
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who worked for Donald Trump for more than five years, now says she fears another four years with Trump in the White House.
Biden says he can’t guarantee debt ceiling lift due to ‘hypocritical, dangerous and disgraceful’ GOP opposition
President Joe Biden in a speech on Monday is set to push Congress to raise the debt ceiling to avoid the US defaulting on its debt for the first time ever, which could send the entire global economy reeling.