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The FBI is warning that Iranian hackers could conduct new cyber attacks on American businesses and government networks in response to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
House Ethics Committee Leaders Push Legislation to Hold Lawmakers Liable for Workplace Misconduct
The chairman and ranking member of the House Ethics Committee are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold members of Congress financially accountable in certain cases of workplace misconduct.
Dem Rep: If Trump Makes Another Racial Slur, ‘He Knows I’m Waiting for Him’
Rep. Al Green (D., Texas) argued Thursday that President Donald Trump has “committed impeachable offenses” and warned if the president “makes another racial slur, he knows I’m waiting for him.”
Iowa Dem State Senator Suspends Run for Governor Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Progressive Iowa gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Nate Boulton suspended his campaign Thursday after three women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Cotton Praises Cancellation of North Korea Summit: ‘I Commend the President for Seeing Through Kim Jong Un’s Fraud’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) praised the White House for calling off its meeting with Kim Jong Un over North Korea’s rogue nuclear program, saying President Donald Trump had seen through Kim’s “fraud.”
Trump Calls Off Summit With Kim Jong Un: ‘This Missed Opportunity Is a Truly Sad Moment in History’
President Donald Trump has called off a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sending him a letter Thursday stating the meeting was canceled “to the detriment of the world.”
Flashback: Minnesota Dem Running for Congress Backed Kaepernick’s National Anthem Protest
Democrat Dan Feehan, who is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, in 2016 strongly supported former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Sets Conditions for Europe to Save Nuclear Deal
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s top leader set out a series of conditions on Wednesday for European powers if they want Tehran to stay in a nuclear deal after the U.S. exit, including steps to safeguard trade with Tehran and guarantee Iranian oil sales.
Socialists Denounce Sanders for Promoting American ‘Imperialism’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), the only self-described Democratic socialist in Congress who has helped normalize a political philosophy once labeled “radical,” doesn’t always inspire the feelings one might expect from his fellow socialists.
Report: Strong Evidence of Iran Developing Long-Range Missile Technology at Secret Facility
A team of California-based weapons researchers has uncovered evidence suggesting Iran is developing long-range missile technology at a secret facility in the Iranian desert.
FBI Asks Agents Strzok and Page to Preserve FBI Documents on Personal Devices
The FBI has sent or plans to send letters to Peter Strzok and Lisa Page “asking them to preserve agency records on their personal accounts and personal devices and requesting confirmation that they are doing so,” according to the conservative government watchdog Judicial Watch.
Congressional Measure to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights Killed
A congressional resolution to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the contested Golan Heights region in Syria met a quick demise this week after House GOP leadership quietly put the kibosh on the measure following what sources allege was opposition from top Republican leaders and some in Trump administration, the Washington Free Beacon has learned.
Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Save Assisted Suicide
A California appeals court denied the state’s bid to preserve its assisted-suicide law.
DOJ Employee Donations Overwhelmingly Favor Democrats
Political donations from those who work at the Department of Justice (DOJ) overwhelmingly favor Democratic candidates so far this cycle, data shows.
Inside the Ring: North Korea Unlikely to Give Up Nukes
A Pentagon report to Congress warns that North Korea will not easily give up its nuclear arms since the weapons are viewed as a prime guarantor keeping the Kim Jong-un regime in power.
Heroic Military Dogs Recognized on Capitol Hill
Four heroic military dogs were honored by the American Humane Association on Capitol Hill Tuesday night for their life-saving actions while serving alongside American troops in war zones.
Feds to Spend Millions on Jewelry, Clothes That Monitor How Much You Drink
The National Institutes of Health is preparing to spend millions on research studies to develop jewelry and clothes that can monitor the alcohol intake of Americans.
Pentagon Blocks China From Joining Naval Exercise
In response to China’s militarization of disputed islands in the South China Sea, the Pentagon announced Wednesday that China would not be allowed to take part in the large international naval exercise known as Rim of the Pacific, or Rimpac.
Ex Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw Secures Landslide Victory in Texas GOP Runoff
Retired Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw notched a landslide victory Tuesday in the Texas Republican primary runoff for the seat of the retiring U.S. Rep Ted Poe (R.), securing nearly 70 percent of the vote to his opponent’s 30 percent.
Anti-Israel Groups Join Fight Against Facebook
A newly formed coalition pushing for Facebook to be broken up merges liberal economic groups with extreme anti-Israel activist groups, who have long complained that the social media giant censors its content.
Trump Moves Forward on Partial Planned Parenthood Defunding
The Department of Health and Human Services officially issued a new rule that will deny $50 million in taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood.
Congressional Measure to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights Killed
A congressional resolution to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the contested Golan Heights region in Syria met a quick demise this week after House GOP leadership quietly put the kibosh on the measure following what sources allege was opposition from top Republican leaders and some in Trump administration, the Washington Free Beacon has learned.
DNC Chair Endorses Cuomo Over Cynthia Nixon After Pledging Not to Meddle in Dem Primaries
House Ethics Committee Leaders Push Legislation to Hold Lawmakers Liable for Workplace Misconduct
The chairman and ranking member of the House Ethics Committee are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold members of Congress financially accountable in certain cases of workplace misconduct.
Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Save Assisted Suicide
A California appeals court denied the state’s bid to preserve its assisted-suicide law.
DOJ Employee Donations Overwhelmingly Favor Democrats
Political donations from those who work at the Department of Justice (DOJ) overwhelmingly favor Democratic candidates so far this cycle, data shows.
Inside the Ring: North Korea Unlikely to Give Up Nukes
A Pentagon report to Congress warns that North Korea will not easily give up its nuclear arms since the weapons are viewed as a prime guarantor keeping the Kim Jong-un regime in power.
Trump Grants Posthumous Pardon to First Black Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson
Dem Rep: If Trump Makes Another Racial Slur, ‘He Knows I’m Waiting for Him’
Rep. Al Green (D., Texas) argued Thursday that President Donald Trump has “committed impeachable offenses” and warned if the president “makes another racial slur, he knows I’m waiting for him.”
Pelosi: Trump Canceling Meeting a ‘Big Win’ for Kim Jong Un
Trump on Canceled Summit With Kim Jong Un: A ‘Tremendous Setback’ for North Korea, the World
Swalwell Rips White House Over ‘Unfortunate’ North Korea Meeting Cancellation: Trump’s ‘Impulsive Behavior’ Set Us Back
Dem Senator on NFL National Anthem Rule Change: They’re ‘Moving in the Right Path’
Iowa Dem State Senator Suspends Run for Governor Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Progressive Iowa gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Nate Boulton suspended his campaign Thursday after three women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Cotton Praises Cancellation of North Korea Summit: ‘I Commend the President for Seeing Through Kim Jong Un’s Fraud’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) praised the White House for calling off its meeting with Kim Jong Un over North Korea’s rogue nuclear program, saying President Donald Trump had seen through Kim’s “fraud.”
Trump Calls Off Summit With Kim Jong Un: ‘This Missed Opportunity Is a Truly Sad Moment in History’
President Donald Trump has called off a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sending him a letter Thursday stating the meeting was canceled “to the detriment of the world.”
