The House has voted to approve the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022 with wide bipartisan support. The bill, which sets the guidelines for defense policy, authorizes spending in line with the Pentagon’s priorities, though it does …
Justice Department unseals Capitol riot charges against FreedomWorks organizer
The Justice Department unsealed charges on Thursday against an organizer from the conservative advocacy group FreedomWorks for his alleged role in the January 6 insurrection.
Trump-era CBP targeted US citizens, including journalists and lawyers, amid caravan concerns, watchdog finds
Customs and Border Protection targeted US citizens, including journalists and attorneys, during the Trump administration as it monitored migrant caravans traveling through Mexico, according to a new Department of Homeland Security Inspector General rep…
Texas abortion providers go back to Supreme Court to expedite challenge to six-week ban
A coalition of Texas abortion providers went back to the Supreme Court Thursday, asking the justices to expedite a review of the state law that bars abortions after six weeks.
The Senate is expected to vote Monday on continuing government funding and raising debt ceiling
The Senate is expected to vote Monday on a key procedural motion to advance a temporary government funding bill that includes a suspension of the debt ceiling, according to senators and aides in each party.
US formally returns ancient artifact purchased by Hobby Lobby to Iraq
It’s a new day for a 3,500-year-old artifact.
House GOP leadership urges opposition to infrastructure bill ahead of key vote
House GOP leaders are rallying Republican lawmakers in opposition to an infrastructure bill that is expected to come to a vote next week, the latest sign of partisan divisions on Capitol Hill and a warning for Democrats that they cannot afford large de…
Sean Spicer, Russ Vought sue Biden administration over threatened Naval Board removal
Sean Spicer and Russ Vought have sued the Biden administration over their threatened removal from the Naval Academy Board of Visitors.
Racial segregation is alive and well — and gripping America’s cities
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Commerce Secretary hits back at US Chamber: ‘Get in here’ and compromise on tax hikes
The White House’s top emissary to the business community hit back at the US Chamber of Commerce Thursday after the powerful lobby launched an ad blitz aimed at sinking President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion infrastructure and spending plan.