Politics

Congressional leaders met with Biden to discuss the debt ceiling, just weeks before the government runs out of money to pay its debts.

McCarthy: No movement on debt ceiling negotiations after White House meeting

Border Patrol in Maine said there has been a sharp increase in illegal labor moving in and out of the state, and they need the public's help.

Border Patrol asks for the public’s help to identify human smugglers in Maine

Senate Democrats are requesting that GOP megadonor Harlan Crow provide a list of donations he has made to sitting Supreme Court justices.

Senate Democrats ask Harlan Crow for list of gifts to Supreme Court justices

President Joe Biden will meet with lawmakers to discuss the nation's debt, as the U.S. attempts to avoid a potential government default.

Biden, lawmakers to meet on looming debt ceiling: May 9 rundown

A group of Democratic senators want President Biden to allow state governments to sponsor immigrants who can fill job openings in the U.S.

Dems urge Biden to let states sponsor immigrants to fill jobs as Title 42 ends

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan on Friday, May 5, that would see up to 300 migrants sent to hotels in nearby counties.

NYC to bus migrants upstate, local officials push back

Six senators sent a letter to the departments of Education and Defense, urging them to scrutinize the university's participation in student loan programs.

Senate Dems doubt Univ. of Phoenix should get student loan, GI Bill money

A bipartisan bill would replace Title 42, and allow border agents to deport immigrants who cross illegally without a hearing.

Sinema, Tillis bill would allow immigrants to be deported without hearing

Politicians are playing a game of chicken with the debt ceiling with as few as four weeks to go before a default, a former Trump economic advisor said.

White House, Republicans playing ‘game of chicken’ with debt ceiling

Members of the New York Times Editorial Board joined a growing number people calling on Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to resign.

New York Times Editorial Board calls on Sen. Feinstein to resign

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the FBI for FD-1023 forms that could show that Biden accepted payments for policy decision as VP.

House Oversight: Whistleblower says Biden may have accepted bribes as VP

The Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act seeks to block members of Congress, from trading individual stocks.

Ocasio-Cortez, Gaetz push to ban Congress members from trading stocks

Senate Democrats want to withhold $10 million from the Supreme Court next year if the justices don't create a code of ethics.

Senate Dems seek to limit Supreme Court funding to force ethics code reform

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Supreme Court ethics as Democrats try to pass legislation mandating stronger rules.

Can Congress force the Supreme Court to create new ethics rules?

Donald Trump is set to appear in a CNN Town Hall on May 10, as he seeks to bolster his support for his second presidential run.

Donald Trump set to appear at CNN presidential town hall

The Homeland Security Department is asking the Defense Department for 1,500 troops to assist with administrative work at the border.

Biden administration aims to send 1,500 troops to southern border

The mayor of El Paso, Texas, estimates 10,000 to 12,000 immigrants will cross the border in his city after Title 42 ends May 11.

El Paso declares emergency, mayor says 12K migrants could cross May 11

House Speaker Emerita Pelosi is asking Attorney General Garland to surge DEA assistance to San Francisco for help with fentanyl crisis.

Pelosi asks DEA for help combatting drug cartels in San Francisco

Congress is considering whether to reapprove a warrantless surveillance program, FISA Section 702, but some lawmakers are expressing concern.

Lawmakers may reapprove warrantless surveillance, want FBI reform first

GOP megadonor Peter Thiel is reportedly holding out on funding Republican candidates in the 2024 U.S. election over social issues.

GOP megadonor Peter Thiel reportedly plans to not back anyone in 2024

Republican-led Nebraska, South Carolina fail to pass abortion bans

Pair of GOP-led states fail to pass abortion bans — by 1 vote

Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska on April 27 while returning from a training flight. Three soldiers were killed.

3 soldiers dead in Alaska helicopter collision: April 28 rundown

At 80 years old, Biden's age is a concern among voters. But in business, age means experience. Here are the oldest executives in Five For Friday.

Rupert Murdoch, Warren Buffett top the list of 5 oldest executives

National debt was around $258 billion after WWII. How did the country go from that to $31.4 trillion in 2023? It's quite the bipartisan effort.

Here’s how much national debt climbed under each US president since WWII