Politics

(WASHINGTON) — At his first campaign rally in 10 days, former President Donald Trump jumped on the uncertainty of President Joe Biden’s campaign, offering Biden an opportunity to “redeem” himself through two propositions: participating in another debate this week and a golf match. “So tonight, I’m officially offering Joe the chance to redeem himself in […]

(WASHINGTON) — Republican lawmakers say the Biden administration is refusing to release a set of audio recordings that could help settle the debate over whether President Joe Biden’s faltering performance at last month’s presidential debate was just a one-off “bad night,” as he has repeatedly claimed. “We all know why they don’t want to turn […]

(WASHINGTON) — Marianne Williamson, the author and speaker who ran against President Joe Biden in the 2024 and 2020 primaries, sounded the alarm Tuesday evening over Biden’s ability to campaign and serve as commander-in-chief amid concerns over his age and cognitive health. In an interview with Kyra Phillips on ABC News Live, Williamson slammed Democratic […]

(WASHINGTON) — After a consequential day of meetings, congressional Democrats appear to be absorbing the sober reality of President Joe Biden’s nomination amid debate about his viability and the party’s path forward. House Democrats huddled privately at the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday morning to vent for more than two-hours as caucus leaders worked to […]

(WASHINGTON) — Jim Inhofe, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Oklahoma, has died, his family announced. He was 89. Inhofe died early Tuesday after a stroke over the July 4 holiday, his family said in a statement. “He passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife Kay, and his three surviving children, Molly, Jimmy and Katy,” the statement […]

(WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Mike Pence has joined a faction of conservatives decrying the updated Republican National Committee platform rubber-stamped by former President Donald Trump for its inclusion of softened language on abortion, a marked change from past cycles. The 2024 platform committee voted 84-14 on Monday to adopt a platform that says Republicans […]

Jose Antonio Caravaca/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Iranian government actors are seeking to “take advantage” of pro-Palestinian protests in the United States, according to the director of National Intelligence, including providing financial support to some protesters. “In recent weeks, Iranian government actors have sought to opportunistically take advantage of ongoing protests regarding the war in Gaza, […]

(WASHINGTON) — Russia will attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election in favor of a past preferred candidate, according to U.S. officials who briefed reporters on election threats on Tuesday “We have not observed a shift in Russia’s preferences for the presidential race from past elections, given the role the U.S. is playing with regard […]

(WASHINGTON) — The Republican National Committee’s platform committee adopted a new GOP platform on Monday — and it softens language on the issue of abortion, marking a shift in the party’s stance to more closely align with the views of former President Donald Trump. The platform says that Republicans “will oppose Late Term Abortion while […]

(WASHINGTON) — After Joe Biden’s disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president’s chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder. Biden, whose decades-long career in Democratic politics has let him rack up chits across the party, has his fair share of defenders, both those who are personally […]