Pence and other 2024 Republicans zero in on China to demonstrate foreign policy chops
When former Vice President Mike Pence delivered an expansive foreign policy speech Monday in which he laid out his vision, bashed President Joe Biden's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and contrasted his views with those of other Republicans, he started with a focus on one country: China.
2023-09-19 07:59
Marine Corps orders pause in flight operations after three recent crashes
The Marine Corps ordered a pause in flight operations following three crashes in the last six weeks, including Sunday's incident in which an F-35B fighter jet went missing after the pilot ejected.
2023-09-19 07:53
Donald Trump is testing the resilience of Iowa's evangelical voters
Donald Trump is testing the resilience of his evangelical support in Iowa, a key constituency that could solidify -- or slow -- his march to the Republican presidential nomination.
2023-09-19 07:28
Indiana Republican AG faces professional ethics charges related to his efforts to punish doctor who provided abortion services to 10-year-old rape victim
Indiana's Republican attorney general is facing three professional ethics charges stemming from public statements he made last year about a state doctor he sought to punish for providing abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim.
2023-09-19 07:23
Tensions flare inside House GOP as they barrel toward government shutdown
Tensions are flaring inside the House Republican conference as they barrel toward a government shutdown, with the infighting spilling out into public view and growing increasingly nasty.
2023-09-19 06:49
Judge hopes to decide by Thanksgiving whether 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from Colorado's 2024 ballot
A Colorado judge said Monday she hopes to decide by Thanksgiving whether the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding office means former President Donald Trump is disqualified from the state's 2024 presidential ballot.
2023-09-19 06:19
How Iran can use the $6 billion involved in the release of 5 Americans
The Iranian government now has access to $6 billion of their funds to be used for humanitarian purposes as a part of a wider deal that allowed five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran to go free.
2023-09-19 06:17
Hunter Biden asks for a virtual initial court appearance in gun case
Hunter Biden's attorneys are seeking to have his initial court appearance handled remotely over a video link, a federal judge said Monday.
2023-09-19 05:57
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocks Republican impeachment effort as 'student government'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, describing the Republican majority's actions as "student government" in an interview with CNN.
2023-09-19 05:49
Trump to skip second Republican debate for Detroit prime-time speech
Former President Donald Trump will skip the second Republican presidential primary debate in California next week and instead will travel to Detroit to deliver a speech in front of current and former union members, according to a source familiar with his plans.
2023-09-19 05:47
Schumer relaxes US Senate dress code to allow hoodies
US lawmakers can now wear hoodies and whatever else they choose in the Senate gallery.
2023-09-19 04:57
Wearing shorts on the Senate floor? Americans may be OK with it
The US Senate is getting a makeover. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told the sergeant-at-arms to no longer enforce the body's informal dress code for senators on the chamber floor. This means, for example, that male senators will no longer be forced to wear suits.
2023-09-19 03:59