Biden considering preemptive pardons for officials Trump might target: Source

by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | Politics

Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden and his senior aides are discussing possible preemptive pardons for people who might be targeted by the incoming Trump administration, according to a source close to the...

Gabbard’s views on Russia shaped in part by Kremlin propaganda outlet, ex-aides say

by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | Politics

Scott Olson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Since becoming President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard’s rosy posture toward Moscow has prompted some Democratic critics to suggest that she could be...

Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair

by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | Politics

Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The House Judiciary Committee will see a changing of the guard in the 119th Congress with a new Democratic leader.Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday that he would not run to be the top Democrat on the...

Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senators say

by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | Politics

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, said on Wednesday he would not “back down” as new misconduct allegations cause growing concern among...

California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority

by admin | Dec 4, 2024 | Politics

Valerie Plesch/picture alliance via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — ABC projects that Democrat Adam Gray will win the race for California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating incumbent Republican John Duarte and flipping the final unresolved seat in the...

When it all shakes out, GOP could have their narrowest House majority in history

by admin | Dec 4, 2024 | Politics

Valerie Plesch/picture alliance via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — ABC projects that Democrat Adam Gray will win the race for California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating incumbent Republican John Duarte and flipping the final unresolved seat in the...