Former US rhythmic gymnast Jessica Howard said Wednesday that she “would really like to see some follow-through” after top US gymnasts gave harrowing testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee about how Federal Bureau of Investigation agents mishandle…
Democratic resistance to drug pricing plan underscores dilemma for party
A small group of House Democrats voted against key drug pricing provisions on Wednesday in two separate committee markups, underscoring the challenges the party is facing to stay united as it races to finalize sweeping legislation to expand the nation’…
Pope Francis says bishops should be pastors, not politicians in US debate on denying Biden communion over abortion
Pope Francis on Wednesday said bishops debating whether to deny communion to public figures who support abortion rights, such as President Joe Biden, should make their decisions from a “pastoral” viewpoint and not a political one.
Pentagon, White House mobilize defense of Milley amid criticism over China calls
The defense of the top US military official kicked into gear across Washington Wednesday in response to claims that Gen. Mark Milley overstepped his authority during the waning days of the Trump administration.
Democrats eye end-of-month showdown with GOP on debt ceiling as anxiety grows in the ranks
Democratic leaders are actively discussing attaching an increase to the national debt limit onto a must-pass spending bill to keep the government open, setting up an end-of-the-month partisan standoff with Republicans on the eve of a key deadline to ke…
Biden and UK to help Australia acquire nuclear submarines in new pushback on China
President Joe Biden plans to unveil Wednesday a new effort to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, a major step toward countering China as he works to build international backing for his approach to Beijing.
Federal judge to wait at least two weeks before ruling on DOJ’s emergency request to block Texas abortion law
A federal judge Wednesday set a hearing date for October 1 to consider a request from the Justice Department to freeze a Texas law that bars most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Trump responds to reporting about Gen. Milley’s actions
Pressure on Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has ramped up following assertions leveled in a new book about Milley’s actions in the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
US Capitol Police request DC National Guard assistance ahead of September 18 right-wing rally
US Capitol Police have requested DC National Guard assistance ahead of planned right-wing protests scheduled for this Saturday at the Capitol, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Wednesday.