Nikki Haley, who served in the Trump administration as ambassador to the United Nations, said Thursday the Biden presidency has been “the greatest gift to America’s enemies since Jimmy Carter.” She advised Republicans to “hunker down,…
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Jeffrey Clark contempt vote delayed
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot announced on Wednesday that it is extending a final opportunity for former Trump Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark to comply with its probe, before sending its recommendation for cont…
Trump ally Mark Meadows cooperating with House Jan. 6 probe
Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows struck a deal to cooperate with the congressional probe into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and plans to appear for a deposition, the House select committee announced Tuesday. The move marks a shar…
NDAA stalls on Senate floor as end-of-year pressure builds
Senate Republicans on Monday blocked forward progress on the long-stalled defense policy bill as the chamber careens toward the end of the year with no sign of an agreement on the must-pass legislation in sight. Both parties hoped to make progress earl…
House Jan. 6 committee tees up contempt charges for another Trump ally
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol plans to vote Wednesday on recommending criminal contempt of Congress charges against former Trump Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark. The escalation against Mr. Clark …
Bipartisan U.S. delegation meets with Taiwanese president in unannounced visit
A bipartisan group of five House lawmakers met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday in an effort to reaffirm U.S. support for the self-governed island, prompting fresh objections from China. The lawmakers touched down unannounced on Thursday…
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas leaders of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol named the leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in a new round of subpoenas issued Tuesday. The panel is demanding documents and testimony from Proud Boys Chairman Henry &ldqu…
Joe Biden, Jill Biden celebrate thanksgiving with troops in Fort Bragg, North Carolina
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined service members in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Monday for an early Thanksgiving celebration to thank troops and their families for their service. The Bidens expressed gratitude for the families who su…
Jan. 6 committee pleads for urgent release of Trump White House documents
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol told a federal appeals court on Monday that further delay in releasing former President Donald Trump’s White House records “would inflict a serious constitutional injury” on t…
Senate adjourns for Thanksgiving amid impasse over defense bill
The Senate has delayed further consideration of the annual defense bill until after Thanksgiving recess after the two parties failed to gain traction on the long-stalled legislation with just weeks to spare in the legislative calendar. The impasse on t…