Politics

President Biden criticized the ICC's request for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, rejecting claims of genocide by Israel.

Biden rejects International Criminal Court’s claims of Israel committing genocide

Funeral services for Iran's president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump's trial.

Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash

Rep. Mark Green expects federal border authorities to have encountered 10 million migrants by the end of summer, an unprecedented figure.

Rep. Green raises alarm over record 10 million migrant encounters under Biden

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a disturbing video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on November 26 during a temporary truce.

IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda

An 80-year-old water treaty has Texas lawmakers demanding Mexico fulfill its water obligations, urging Congress to withhold funds to Mexico.

Water war heats up as US officials seek to block funds to Mexico over treaty fight

Trump made unprecedented use of a law to overturn Obama-era rules. Biden has just weeks to secure his own policies from a similar fate.

Biden has only weeks to safeguard policies from potential Trump victory

The House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday, May 16, turned into a shouting match filled with insults.

‘Fake eyelashes,’ ‘butch body’: Insults fly in congressional hearing

In the wake of violent brawls between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counter protesters, U.S. Congress is launching a probe of UCLA, looking into alleged antisemitic incidents in the past. However, another investigation is underway into pro-Israeli protesters as well, alleging violent acts against pro-Palestinian protesters by some offenders who have largely gone unidentified.

Gaza protest fallout: Congress launches probe of UCLA after violence on campus

Closing arguments for Donald Trump's criminal trial could rest its case as soon as May 21 after a pivotal testimony from Michael Cohen.

Trump trial recap: Legal analysts call Cohen cross-examination ‘damning’

A pair of bipartisan congressional members have introduced legislation that could halt regulators from mandating finger detection technology in table saws.

Saw stop: Reps. introduce bill to derail rule that aims to prevent amputations

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory.

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

A group of congressional staff members protested on the Capitol steps as lawmakers voted on the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.

Congressional staffers protest Israel vote, Republican calls for them to be fired

A bipartisan working group released a policy roadmap it hopes Congress will follow as members regulate artificial intelligence.

Schumer hopes to pass AI legislation ahead of elections

President Biden issued a challenge to former President Trump asking for a debate. News outlets are responding to the debate differently.

Unconventional Trump-Biden debate receives partisan criticism

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in “inherent contempt” of Congress, proposing a $10,000 daily fine for not releasing audio of President Biden’s interview about classified documents.

Garland could be held in contempt as Biden asserts executive privilege over Hur recording

The U.S. military has anchored a temporary floating pier in Gaza to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid.

US-built pier for humanitarian aid anchored in Gaza

Slovakia’s prime minister is in serious but stable condition following an assassination attempt that was recorded on camera. Police subdued a 71-year-old suspect immediately after he shot Prime Minister Robert Fico five times Thursday, May 16, in what officials describe as a “politically motivated” attack.

Slovakia’s prime minister in serious condition after assassination attempt

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is investigating reports that Donald Trump asked oil executives for $1 billion.

Raskin opens probe into Trump’s $1 billion request to oil executives

The Justice Department targets AI election crimes with tougher penalties as AI threats grow ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

DOJ cracks down on AI threats ahead of 2024 election

President Biden has challenged former President Trump to a debate, which Trump quickly accepted on Wednesday.

Biden challenges Trump to debates, Trump accepts. First one set for June 27

TikTok users and the company sue the U.S. government over a law forcing a sale or ban, citing free speech rights.

TikTok users sue federal government over law that could ban app

The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers.

Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is a key part of the Republicans effort to retake the Senate majority in the November elections.

Larry Hogan win could make anti-Trump candidate Republican’s Senate savior