GOP warning of ‘national security threat’ is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources

by admin | Feb 15, 2024 | Politics

PACE Satellite. (NASA)(WASHINGTON) — The White House’s national security adviser and leading lawmakers on Capitol Hill sought to allay public concerns on Wednesday after the House Intelligence Committee chairman warned of a “national security...

Mike Johnson, other Republicans downplay losing seat in New York to Democrat

by admin | Feb 15, 2024 | Politics

Michael Godek/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday poured cold water on Democrat Tom Suozzi’s win over Republican Mazi Pilip in New York’s 3rd Congressional District, waving off the defeat despite the fact it will make...

Haley says ‘no way’ voters would back Trump if he is convicted, though she’s said she would

by admin | Feb 15, 2024 | Politics

U.S. Republican presidential hopeful and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event at Summerville Country Club on Feb. 13, 2024 in Summerville, South Carolina. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) — Republican presidential...

White House slams election conspiracy theories, but won’t talk about Taylor Swift

by admin | Feb 14, 2024 | Politics

Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The White House said Wednesday it wants protecting democracy — not conspiracy theories — to be a key message heading into the general election, mentioning the recent conspiracy that alleged Taylor Swift was...

White House rejects Johnson’s requests to meet with Biden: ‘What is there to negotiate?’

by admin | Feb 14, 2024 | Politics

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Mike Johnson wants a one-on-one meeting with President Joe Biden to find a way forward to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and border security, but those requests have been denied. Johnson on...