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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon guilty in Jan. 6 contempt of Congress case
A prosecutor told jurors in closing arguments that former White House aide Steve Bannon "chose allegiance to Donald Trump over compliance with the law."
Vince McMahon retires as WWE chief amid probes into alleged misconduct of pro wrestling boss
Vince McMahon reportedly paid more than $12 million to four women affiliated with WWE to settle misconduct and infidelity claims.
Trump aides at heart of explosive Jan. 6 claims have hired private lawyers, committee member says
The officials were cited in former White House official Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the select committee last month about Trump action's on Jan. 6.
Inside the PGA Tour's Washington lobbying effort against the Saudi-funded LIV golf league
The PGA Tour over the past year has been lobbying President Joe Biden's advisors and lawmakers against the Saudi-funded LIV golf league.
Man attacks New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin at campaign event
Rep. Lee Zeldin, a New York Republican, is campaigning to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat who replaced Gov. Andrew Cuomo after he resigned in disgrace.
China's Xi wishes Biden a 'speedy recovery' from Covid
Chinese President Xi Jinping wished U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday a speedy recovery from Covid, according to state media.
Criminal probe opened into deletion of Secret Service Jan. 6 text messages, sources say
The Secret Service was informed of the criminal probe into missing text messages Wednesday by the DHS inspector general.
President Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has mild symptoms
Biden, who is fully vaccinated and has received two Covid booster shots, is experiencing "very mild symptoms," Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
Biden says he expects to speak with China's Xi in 10 days
U.S. President Joe Biden said he expects to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since March.
Secret Service may have violated records law with text deletions, Jan. 6 committee says
The committee's claim came a day after the Secret Service said it had handed over one text message thread in response to a subpoena.
President Biden's job approval rating hits new low in public poll
Job approval for President Joe Biden has hit record lows as inflation sees a 40-year high, and as ex-President Donald Trump retains support from Republicans.
Senate advances more than $50 billion bill to boost U.S. semiconductor production
The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance a slimmed-down version of its bill designed to boost U.S. semiconductor competition with China.
Ukrainian first lady urges Congress to send more weapons for fight against Russia
The U.S. has provided about $8 billion in security assistance since the war began in late February, including about $2.2 billion in the past month.
Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify at Georgia grand jury in Trump election meddling case
Rudy Giuliani spearheaded legal efforts by the campaign of ex-President Donald Trump seeking to reverse the election win of President Joe Biden.
Harris, Newsom engage with donors as possible 2024 bids loom if Biden doesn't run
President Joe Biden says he's running for reelection in 2024. That hasn't stopped his allies from apparent moves to prepare for a run themselves.
Sen. Lindsey Graham agrees to accept subpoena in Trump election meddling case
A Georgia grand jury is investigating possible election meddling in the 2020 presidential election by then-President Donald Trump.
House passes same-sex marriage protections in response to Roe ruling, with murky Senate path ahead
The bill is a direct reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling striking down Roe v. Wade and overturning longstanding federal abortion rights.
National Archives asks Secret Service to investigate 'potential unauthorized deletion' of Jan. 6 texts
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issued a subpoena to the Secret Service demanding text messages and other records.
Trump urged Wisconsin Assembly speaker in July to decertify Biden 2020 election win
The revelation comes as Trump faces a Georgia criminal probe over his efforts to get officials there to reverse the election victory of President Joe Biden.
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