Politics

The Pentagon accused Russia of planning a fake video to justify an invasion into Ukraine.

Pentagon accuses Russia of planning fake video to justify Ukraine invasion

A raid conducted by the United States in Syria’s Idlib province killed Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi overnight.

Biden: US raid in Syria kills ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi

Sen. Ben Ray Luján is expected to make a full recovery following a stroke the New Mexico Democrat suffered Jan. 27.

Sen. Ben Ray Luján expected to make a full recovery following stroke

The White House is bracing for a bad January jobs report, repeatedly tamping down expectations ahead of Friday's release.

White House braces for bad jobs report amid Omicron, warns of negative numbers

A bipartisan group of senators is working to close a loophole in the Electoral Count Act and could have a plan as early as Friday.

Senators working across the aisle to reform Electoral Count Act

While third party candidates are allowed in the American political system, the election process makes it nearly impossible for one to succeed.

Welcome, but not: Third party candidates face uphill battles in US politics

Trump promised to pardon Capitol rioters if elected to a second term.

Republican National Committee describes Jan. 6 riots as “legitimate political discourse”

Spotify is doing damage control after losing billions in market value amid the Joe Rogan podcast fallout, adding disclaimers to content mentioning COVID-19.

Spotify in damage control mode, Joe Rogan apologizes over podcast controversy

A new poll shows 76% of Americans want President Joe Biden to consider all qualified candidates for the vacancy on the Supreme Court.

76% of Americans want Biden to consider all qualified Supreme Court candidates

President Biden surveyed the site of a bridge collapse in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania ahead of a scheduled event promoting infrastructure.

Biden after Pittsburgh bridge collapse: “They’re going to fix them all”

The Congressional Progressive Caucus released a statement saying it wants to see a scaled-down Build Back Better bill pass by March 1.

Progressive Caucus gives new deadline for Build Back Better bill

A bridge collapse was reported in Pittsburgh.

Bridge collapse reported in Pittsburgh hours ahead of planned Biden visit

Nikki Haley called on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to resign.

Nikki Haley: “If Biden loved our country, he would step down and take” Harris with him

During an event officially announcing Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Biden reaffirmed his vow to nominate a Black woman for the Supreme Court.

Biden pledges to nominate Black woman to Supreme Court as Breyer retires

Tension between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, as the United States and other NATO allies continue to make progress through diplomatic channels.

Russia responds to US letter on Ukraine: “Not much cause for optimism”

Calls to limit or ban Members of Congress and their families from making stock trades while in office are increasing from both sides of the aisle.

Calls to limit Congress’ ability to trade stocks surge

83-year-old Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is stepping down and will retire at the end of the current court term.

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, opening door for Biden nominee

Trump declared himself 47th president.

Trump declares himself 47th president, fueling speculation of 2024 run

San Jose passed an ordinance requiring gun owners to have liability insurance.

First-of-its-kind move: San Jose to require liability insurance for gun owners

Following a Supreme Court ruling, OSHA has pulled its COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandate for large businesses, which would have impacted 80 million people.

OSHA pulls workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandate

PepsiCo responded to #BoycottPepsi.

PepsiCo responds to #BoycottPepsi over campaign contributions

Newt Gingrich said officials investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot could be jailed if the GOP regains control of Congress in the midterm election.

Newt Gingrich predicts punishment for Jan. 6 investigators if GOP wins Congress

A hot mic caught President Biden making a sarcastic comment about inflation. With inflation up 7 percent, it could impact his party's midterm prospects.

Biden’s hot mic moment shines spotlight on inflation

This week the Federal Reserve is formulating its plan to fight crippling inflation and the uncertainty has the stock market going haywire.

The Fed wants to fight inflation by hiking interest rates. Here’s why other major economies won’t.