Congress breaks for August recess with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
"We're going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
"We're going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
Biden announces steps to offer relief from extreme heat as record temperatures continue
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
Milwaukee County sales tax increase, Thursday vote planned
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors plans to vote Thursday, July 27 on whether to raise the sales tax. If approved, it would be a 0.4% increase.
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors plans to vote Thursday, July 27 on whether to raise the sales tax. If approved, it would be a 0.4% increase.
GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax crimes after agreement falls through
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Whistleblower claims US is concealing program that captures UFOs
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
Republicans may launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden, House Speaker says
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
Ron DeSantis involved in car crash on drive to Chattanooga; Florida governor unhurt
DeSantis spokesman says 'We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation' after governor involved in crash
DeSantis spokesman says 'We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation' after governor involved in crash
DOJ to make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
'Bank Your Vote:' GOP launches early voting initiative in Wisconsin
National Republicans are encouraging early votes; what they call "Bank Your Vote," launching the statewide initiatives in Wisconsin – again showing just how powerful votes are in this battleground state.
National Republicans are encouraging early votes; what they call "Bank Your Vote," launching the statewide initiatives in Wisconsin – again showing just how powerful votes are in this battleground state.
Obama’s chef ID’d as paddleboarder who drowned near former president’s Martha's Vineyard estate
A paddleboarder who drowned near former President Barack Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate has been identified as Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef.
A paddleboarder who drowned near former President Barack Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate has been identified as Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef.
Israeli parliament approves key part of judicial overhaul that has exposed deep fissures in society
Israeli lawmakers have approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system.
Israeli lawmakers have approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system.
How Donald Trump is gaining an advantage in the battle for delegates
The delegates are over 2,000 party activists, insiders, and elected officials who will cast votes next summer to select the party’s presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention.
The delegates are over 2,000 party activists, insiders, and elected officials who will cast votes next summer to select the party’s presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention.
Justice Department tells Texas that floating barrier on Rio Grande raises humanitarian concerns
The Justice Department has told Texas that a floating barrier of wrecking ball-sized buoys the state put on the Rio Grande violates federal law and raises humanitarian concerns for migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
The Justice Department has told Texas that a floating barrier of wrecking ball-sized buoys the state put on the Rio Grande violates federal law and raises humanitarian concerns for migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission; 2 resign, protest of Act 12
The chair and vice-chair said they made the decision to resign in protest because of the strings attached to the city's deal with Republican lawmakers for shared revenue and a sales tax levy.
The chair and vice-chair said they made the decision to resign in protest because of the strings attached to the city's deal with Republican lawmakers for shared revenue and a sales tax levy.
Senate panel to consider ethics code for Supreme Court
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.