U.S. delays arms shipments to Israel amid Rafah tensions
The Biden administration is delaying the sale of at least two arms shipments to Israel amid mounting concern about the country’s plan to expand a military operation in southern Gaza…
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Biden and Trump’s day of contrasts marks a surreal campaign
President Biden was in the Map Room at the White House, going line by line over a speech he would soon deliver commemorating the Holocaust, when, a few hundred miles…
Trump mocks Sen. Tester’s weight, hints at a Mont. campaign appearance
Former president Donald Trump mocked Sen. Jon Tester’s weight at a fundraiser Saturday night in Palm Beach, Fla., comparing his appearance to that of a pregnant woman, according to a…
For Biden, a tough call looms on whether Israel violated laws in Gaza
The Biden administration is expected to notify Congress this week whether it believes Israel has violated U.S. or international law in Gaza, a determination with significant moral and political stakes…
Congressman: Racist trope not ‘focal point’ of video he shared of Ole Miss counterprotesters
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) on Monday denounced racism and discrimination several days after he shared a video of counterprotesters at the University of Mississippi that included a shot of one…
Congresswoman battling brain disorder delivers House speech using a text-to-voice app
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) stepped to the microphone on the House floor Monday to speak about one of her latest pieces of legislation, as she has done many times before…
Biden looks to project presidential power as campaign heats up
Declaring major new restrictions on border crossings. Canceling billions of additional dollars in student debt. Reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous. Declaring a climate emergency. With six months to go before…
Ukrainian-born Spartz, criticized for Ukraine votes, faces primary fight Tuesday
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) — the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress — is fighting to hold onto her seat Tuesday against a well-funded primary challenger who has criticized her record…
Libertarians asked Trump to headline their convention — stirring anger
Some Libertarian Party leaders are fuming over the party’s decision to have former president Donald Trump headline their national convention this month, with national committee members calling on the party…
Sen. Bernie Sanders to seek reelection to fourth term
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Monday that he is running for reelection this year, ending months of speculation over whether the second-oldest member of the Senate would retire or seek…