Politics

Trump and DeSantis Will Hold Dueling Campaign Events in Iowa, With Caucus Six Weeks Away

Ron DeSantis plans to complete a campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

South Korea Launches First Spy Satellite, a Week After North Korea Does the Same

South Korea on Friday launched its first military spy satellite, about a week after North Korea claimed to have put one into orbit.

House Expels New York Rep. George Santos Over Ethics Violations

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York is just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by colleagues.

Trump Can Be Sued for Jan. 6 Riot, Appeals Court Rules

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss the lawsuits that accuse him of inciting the violent mob on Jan. 6, 2021.

DeSantis and Newsom Trade Insults, Policy Points During Televised Debate

WASHINGTON (NEWSnet/AP) — Two governors of large states - California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis – participated in a party policy debate Thursday on live TV. Fox News Channel, billed its 90-minute broa

RNC’s Rules For 2024 Convention Don’t Address What Would Happen if Donald Trump is Convicted

Republican National Committee’s rules for the 2024 nominating contest and convention were released. Can the party’s delegates vote for a different candidate if a nominee is convicted of a felony?

GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses to Resign, Says Expulsion From Congress Would Set Precedent

A defiant Rep. George Santos is refusing to resign and warned on Thursday that his expulsion from Congress before being convicted in a court of law would establish a precedent that “is going to be the undoing of a lot of members of this body.”

Trump Holding Fundraiser Instead of Appearing at Republican Presidential Debate

s his Republican primary rivals return to the debate stage next week, former President Donald Trump will headline a closed-door fundraiser in Florida.

Anthony Fauci Will Testify Before Congress on COVID Origin, US Pandemic Response

Anthony Fauci, former chief White House medical adviser, is expected to testify before Congress in 2024 as part of an investigation into the origin of COVID-19 and U.S. response to the disease.

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to Face Off in Televised Debate

Show host Sean Hannity suggested the event will highlight the different styles of governance between the two states.

VP Kamala Harris to Attend UN Climate Conference

Vice President Kamala Harris will join other world leaders in Dubai for the annual United Nations conference on climate change, the White House said.

Facebook Shuts Down Fake Account Network Focused on Polarizing Content

Someone in China created thousands of fake social media accounts designed to appear to be from Americans, and used them to share polarizing political content, Meta said Thursday.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger Dies at 100

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.

GOP Considers Holding Formal Vote to Authorize Biden Impeachment

Republicans are considering holding an official House vote in December to authorize their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden.

Rosalynn Carter is Eulogized Among Family and Friends, as Husband Jimmy Bears Silent Witness

With her frail husband, Jimmy, as a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends Wednesday at her funeral.