Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 people
White House says move marks largest act of clemency in a single day in modern US history.
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Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel
Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis.
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
The measure could bring an overall 1% increase to the national defense budget if passed as currently written. The vote…
What could Trump’s return to the White House mean for Latin America?
Analysts say US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is poised to bolster far-right groups and strain trade ties.
White House Threatens Biden Veto of Bipartisan Bill to Add New Judges
The legislation would create more than 60 new federal court seats over the next decade, giving the Trump White House…
DA suggests judge could permanently halt Trump’s hush money case while upholding his conviction
Prosecutors argue that Trump’s impending return to the White House should not upend a jury’s finding.
Trump’s plan to revoke birthright citizenship would likely face court challenges
Law experts said changing the U.S. Constitution would take a two-thirds majority in the U.S. House and Senate, along with…
Republican wins Colorado State House race by 3 votes
Republican challenger Rebecca Keltie initially defeated Democratic State Rep. Stephanie Vigil in House District 16 in El Paso County by…
Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance
White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia The White House…
House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report as Republicans Close Ranks
In largely party-line votes, the House turned back two measures that would have forced the Ethics Committee to make public…