U.S. Politics
Joe Biden's U.S.-Mexico border visit: What to expect
The president has come under fire from Republicans and critics for not visiting the southern border earlier.
Jim Jordan will face "smackdown" in federal court, Kirschner predicts
"This is an eye-popping power grab," the former federal prosecutor said in a video posted to Twitter on Saturday.
Ted Lieu points out Jim Jordan ignored subpoena as GOP threatens more
The new House GOP leadership has pledged to make extensive use of subpoenas in pursuit of its agenda.
Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene's testy exchange caught on camera
The two GOP lawmakers had been on opposite sides of the battle to get Kevin McCarthy elected as House speaker.
Kari Lake mocked by columnists from Arizona's largest newspaper
Lake continues to call herself "the duly elected governor" of Arizona despite her opponent, Katie Hobbs, already being sworn in.
Liz Cheney posts eerie Trump quote after McCarthy thanks former president
Cheney, who once worked side-by-side with McCarthy in GOP leadership, posted veiled criticism against the newly-elected House speaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene shares House Republicans' first priority
House Republicans revealed what their first bill will be after a tumultuous speaker vote.
McCarthy thanking Trump 2 years after Jan. 6 was "disgusting": Ex-GOP rep.
"Kind of a disgusting moment right there," David Jolly said Saturday. "And it also shows exactly the kind of person Kevin McCarthy is."
Trump indictment for Mar-a-Lago documents coming "soon," attorney predicts
Former federal prosecutor Cynthia Alksne said Saturday that the classified documents case is "easy prosecution" for the DOJ.
Josh Hawley's "prominent" Jan. 6 role, "lies" blasted by home state papers
Hawley was a prominent member of the GOP "Sedition Caucus" who called into doubt the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Katie Porter goes viral for reading this book during chaotic speaker fight
Many Twitter users praised the Democratic congresswoman, who also donned an orange blouse that matched the book's cover.
Trump criminal cases "can be proved" beyond reasonable doubt: Kirschner
"Where in the hell is the Department of Justice?" former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner asked on Friday. "It's absurd...I know evidence of guilt when I see it."
Video of Mike Rogers held back as he lunges at Matt Gaetz viewed 2.1M times
Not long after the tense exchange, Representative Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, finally won the House speaker position.
McCarthy jibe about hitting Pelosi with gavel resurface after speaker vote
It was House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and not Nancy Pelosi, who handed the speaker's gavel to McCarthy early Saturday morning.
John Bolton's chances of beating Trump in 2024 for GOP nomination
Good Morning Britain tweeted Friday morning that Bolton had exclusively told the television program that he plans to run for president.
Donald Trump promises 2024 will be a "monster"
The former president is optimistic about his party and his own chances in 2024, while the GOP still remains without a House speaker.
Capitol rioter announces congressional run on Jan. 6: "Day to celebrate"
Derrick Evans, who served three months in prison for his role in the Capitol riot, announced his candidacy on the second anniversary of the attack.
Steve Bannon posts article about Trump's clout taking a hit
Some believe that the former president's influence is waning as his pick for House speaker, Representative Kevin McCarthy, has yet to secure the role.
Montana Republican looks to change Indian reservation system
A two-page resolution claims Indian reservations were "created in a different time and place and under circumstances that no longer exist."
Lauren Boebert takes long pause before nominating Kevin Hern for speaker
On Thursday, California Congressman Kevin McCarthy lost an eighth-round vote in the election for House speaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene "committed a crime," Trump ally claims
"The House Ethics Committee and House Rules must expel Marjorie Taylor Greene when this evidence comes to light," Ali Alexander said.
Republicans' chances of flipping Stabenow's Michigan seat in 2024 election
Names already floated as possible replacements include Gretchen Whitmer, Jocelyn Benson and even Pete Buttigieg.
Another Trump ally ignores his GOP rallying call to back McCarthy
Conservative political commentator Dinesh D'Souza posted on Truth Social that the House speaker hopeful is "just so unimpressive."
Elon Musk sides with Marjorie Taylor Greene amid speaker turmoil
Musk weighed in on the GOP division, amid Representative Kevin McCarthy's repeated failed attempts to become House speaker.
Republicans living "Groundhog Day" nightmare with six failed speaker bids
"House Republicans have created the worst ever remake of Groundhog Day," one Twitter user said following Kevin McCarthy's repeated failure.
Lauren Boebert's attack on Trump shocks Congress
Boebert called Trump her "favorite president" but noted that he should tell McCarthy he does not have the votes for House speaker.
Donald Trump's lost control of the monster he created
Trump once swore to upend the establishment. As Kevin McCarthy fights for his political life, Trump now finds himself firmly entrenched in it.
Jimmy Fallon shares "great advice" Barbara Walters gave for Obama interview
"She was a legend in journalism and in television and throughout her career," Fallon said in a tribute to Walters on his late-night talk show.
House Speaker Vote Update: Vote moved to Thursday after razor-thin margin
The House will move to a third day Thursday after Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost six-straight votes.
Marjorie Taylor Greene rips GOP's "Russian roulette" over McCarthy
McCarthy failed to secure a majority of votes over the course of three ballots, with 20 Republicans ultimately breaking rank to oppose him.