Democrat Jamie Raskin's Past Comments About Preemptive Pardons Come Back to Haunt Him
The top Democrat had said that seeking a pardon is a "powerful demonstration of the consciousness of guilt." It is unclear whether he requested one from Biden
Walz Takes Jab at Trump as Inauguration Is Moved Indoors: 'There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather'
Tim Walz took a jab at Donald Trump's decision to move his inauguration indoors due to cold weather, sharing a snowy photo of himself speaking outside.
Democratic Senator Says Biden's Farewell Speech Could Have 'Saved America' Years Ago: 'Now We Fight On'
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse rebuked Biden for giving the speech four years too late, adding he would've been reelected if he ran on it.
Former US Attorney Lays Out 'Concerns' With Trump AG Pick Pam Bondi's Answers in Confirmation Hearing
Former Florida AG Pam Bondi is vying to become the next Attorney General of the U.S., but experts worry her loyalty to Trump could cloud her impartiality.
Dozens of Democrats Join Republicans In Passing Bill To Deport Immigrants Convicted Of Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence
61 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while 145 opposed it
Democrats Make Final Plea to Merrick Garland to Do Whatever it Takes to Release Jack Smith Report
A group of congresspeople suggested Garland could drop the charges against Trump's co-defendants if they stand in the way of releasing Smith's final report on the classified documents case
Elon Musk Claims Under 'Criminal' Democratic Government 'Citizens are Prosecuted, While Serious Criminals Run Free'
Elon Musk responded to the SEC's lawsuit in a scathing X post on Wednesday.
Nancy Mace Inviting Dem to Take Argument 'Outside' Was Not a Call to Violence, Top Republican Claims: She Could Have Been Asking 'To Have a Cup of Coffee'
A fiery clash between Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Jasmine Crockett over transgender rights escalated when Mace suggested "taking it outside."
Florida Democrats Blast Biden Over Lifting Of Cuba Sanctions: 'Literally Sinking The Party In The State'
The Biden administration said the decision to remove the country from the list of states sponsoring terrorism was part of a deal in return for the release of over 500 prisoners
New Florida Officials Abandons Democratic Party To Join Republicans Over 'Socialist Ideas'
Doral Vice Mayor Maureen Porras is the latest Democrat to switch sides.
Democrat Senator Tim Kaine Slammed After Asking Pete Hegseth About Cheating on Past Wife in Hearing: 'A Failed Hack'
The senator went after the former Fox News anchor for cheating on both his wife and a woman who gave birth two months prior.
Trump Uses LA Fire Memes to Target Left: 'It's Not Climate Change, It's Democrats'
As devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, Trump has stoked controversy, launching politically charged attacks against Democrats through memes.
Joe Biden's Very Busy Final Week As He Prepares To Be a Former President
Joe Biden is keeping a full schedule during his last full week in the White House as he prepares to end his presidency
AOC Takes New Step in the Her Career With Seat In Competitive House Committee
AOC's newly-won seat in the coveted Energy and Commerce committee shows the young progressive is ready to boost herself and think about her party's future
Republican Congressman Wants To Bar Presidents From Cancelling Student Loan Debt. His State Has Over 700,000 Borrowers
Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin seeks to introduce a bill that would bar future presidents from cancelling student loan debt, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
Democrats Easily Defeat Republican Rivals in First Races Since Presidential Election
Democrats retained control of Virginia's legislature in special elections, securing two key suburban seats.
Republicans' Chances of Getting The 'Laken Riley Act' Past Senate Democrats
The Laken Riley Act, requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, passed the House Tuesday. It will now go before the Senate.
San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas Steps Down Due to Security Threats Amid Immigrant Support
The Democrat, who spearheaded legislation to protect immigrants in the California county, has stepped down from her post amid personal and security threats.
Mike Pence Praises Kamala Harris For Certifying Her Own Election Loss: 'Particularly Admirable'
Kamala Harris said that "America's democracy stood" and accredited it to the people's "willingness to fight for and respect the importance of our democracy."
'Snow Emergency' Descends on Capitol Hill Hours Before Kamala Harris Certifies Trump's Second Term
Congress will convene on Monday to certify the election results. But as lawmakers confirm the votes, Trump's J6 legacy and a big snowstorm fall down on D.C.
New House Rules Package Proposes Bill to Make Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers a Deportable Offense
House Republicans released a 36-page rule package that lists a plethora of guidelines and bills for the incoming group, including several immigration proposals
Millions of Minimum Wage Workers Across the U.S. Will See Pay Increase Come January 2025: Who Qualifies
The minimum wage is set to rise across 21 states, and 48 cities and counties. 9.2 million minimum wage workers are set to see a pay increase in the new year.
Biden Believes He Could Have Beaten Trump If Dems Didn't Pressure Him to Drop Out of Reelection Campaign: Report
President Biden maintains that he could have beaten Donald Trump in the recent election if Democrats hadn't pushed him out of the race.
Joe Manchin Labels Democratic Party 'Toxic' As He Ends 15-Year Senate Run
Joe Manchin ends his nearly 15-year Senate career by criticizing the Democratic Party's shift to progressive policies, calling it "toxic."
Top Senate Dem Releases Report Accusing Justice Thomas, Alito Of Violating Federal Law Before Republicans Take Over Chamber
The report from the Senate Judiciary Committee found Alito and Thomas failed to disclose lavish trips on their financial disclosure forms
As Trump Continues Touting Mass Deportation Plans, One Non-Political Obstacle Remains: Not Enough Money
Trump has promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history. But will he be able to do so without the necessary budget?
Congress Passes Last-Minute Spending Bill, Averting Holiday Government Shutdown
The bipartisan deal funds disaster relief and farmers but omits a debt ceiling hike, setting the stage for fiscal battles in 2024.
House Republicans Forced to Split Spending Bill Into Even Smaller Pieces After Trump-Backed Version Tanks in Vote
The plan could allow each piece to pass or fail on its own. CR and disaster relief are among the reported votes
Here Are The Only Two Democrats That Voted to Pass Mike Johnson's Spending Bill
Kathy Castor from Florida and Marie Gleusenkamp Perez from Washington were the lawmakers who broke party ranks to support the ultimately failed bill
Debate Over Bill Turns Violent as Lawmakers Brawl and Barricade the Door to Prevent Vote on New Election Laws in Taiwan
A debate over a bill turned violent after lawmakers began fighting and barricaded the door in order to prevent a vote on new election laws in Taiwan.