Congress holds off government shutdown for a few more weeks

by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | Politics

Richard Sharrocks/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Congress narrowly averted a partial government shutdown, buying a few extra weeks to try to work out an agreement on a set of bills that will fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year. After several days of...

Where do Republican voters stand ahead of the New Hampshire primary?

by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | Politics

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The best-laid plans of politicians and pollsters often go awry. Thursday night was supposed to be the sixth debate of the Republican presidential primary, and three candidates were originally lined up to participate:...

‘Do everything you can’: Families of Hamas hostages call for lawmakers’ help in securing their release

by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | Politics

Orna and Ronen Neutra, whose son Omer is held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hold pictures of him during a bipartisan press conference by lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Jan. 17, 2024, in Washington. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) —...

With key precedent on the line, Supreme Court debates reeling in government power

by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | Politics

Walter Bibikow/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard vigorous arguments over a 40-year-old precedent that has given broad power to federal agencies in how they regulate the environment, public health and safety, tax collection, stock...

Maine court defers ruling on election official disqualifying Trump because of 14th Amendment

by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | Politics

SimpleImages/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Maine’s top trial court has deferred a ruling on whether to uphold or overturn the Maine secretary of state’s decision that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the 2024 primary...