Trump to award Ben Carson Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Senate deadlock as government shutdown looms
Lawmakers are pointing fingers after the Senate rejected two competing bills to fund the government, increasing the risk of a shutdown. With a September 30 deadline looming, Democrats are accusing Republicans of refusing to negotiate on healthcare priorities, while Republicans argue that Democrats are trying to force a short-term spending bill with a massive price tag.
Lawmakers are pointing fingers after the Senate rejected two competing bills to fund the government, increasing the risk of a shutdown. With a September 30 deadline looming, Democrats are accusing Republicans of refusing to negotiate on healthcare priorities, while Republicans argue that Democrats are trying to force a short-term spending bill with a massive price tag.
Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
Protesters rally outside Seattle ABC affiliate after Jimmy Kimmel pulled off air
Demonstrators gathered outside Seattle’s ABC affiliate KOMO on Saturday to protest the decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air for comments the comedian made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Demonstrators gathered outside Seattle’s ABC affiliate KOMO on Saturday to protest the decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air for comments the comedian made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
H-1B $100k visa fee won’t apply to current holders, White House says
President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.
President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.
Senate declares Oct. 14 a ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’ with unanimous resolution
The resolution cited Kirk's advocacy for free speech and faith, as well as him being a champion for individual liberty.
The resolution cited Kirk's advocacy for free speech and faith, as well as him being a champion for individual liberty.
ABC's 'The View' could face investigation probe, FCC chairman suggests
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he believes it would be "worthwhile" to investigate whether ABC’s daytime talk show "The View" is violating broadcast rules in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he believes it would be "worthwhile" to investigate whether ABC’s daytime talk show "The View" is violating broadcast rules in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA
Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow removal of Fed Governor
The Trump administration is seeking an emergency order from the Supreme Court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. He tried this last month, but a federal judge ruled that the removal was likely illegal.
The Trump administration is seeking an emergency order from the Supreme Court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. He tried this last month, but a federal judge ruled that the removal was likely illegal.
Trump tries to designate Antifa as a terrorist group
President Donald Trump says he's cracking on the groups he says are responsible for left-wing violence, but critics say the president is going too far.
President Donald Trump says he's cracking on the groups he says are responsible for left-wing violence, but critics say the president is going too far.
Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk spark reactions from both sides
Reaction is pouring in after ABC announced it will pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely after his comments about Charlie Kirk. Here's what people on both sides are saying about the move.
Reaction is pouring in after ABC announced it will pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely after his comments about Charlie Kirk. Here's what people on both sides are saying about the move.
Government shutdown fears intensifying
Democrats and Republicans can't seem to get on the same page for a continuing resolution to keep the lights on, just days from the government running out of money.
Democrats and Republicans can't seem to get on the same page for a continuing resolution to keep the lights on, just days from the government running out of money.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! pulled by ABC stations over host's Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah.
Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah.
Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health
Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.
Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.
Mom of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin describes radical shift in last year: 'More pro-gay and trans rights'
Once a college scholarship recipient with a promising future, Tyler Robinson had "become more political," his mother said, according to court documents.
Once a college scholarship recipient with a promising future, Tyler Robinson had "become more political," his mother said, according to court documents.
FBI Director Kash Patel to testify at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."