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people biking on road and different vehicles viewing United States Capitol during daytime screenshot
Nov 9 · Politics · 3 sources

Congress returns after GOP losses as Miller named chief of staff

With limited time left in control of Capitol Hill, Republicans face a final legislative period while President Donald Trump reshuffles White House leadership.

Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Dana White
Dana White
Nov 9 · Politics · 4 sources

Trump says offer of press secretary job to Dana White was a joke

The proposal to bring the combat sports executive into the White House communications team was intended as a joke, according to statement clarifications.

Joe Biden
Nov 9 · Politics · 4 sources

Joe Biden limits book tour events during prostate cancer battle

Health complications are forcing the former president to scale back public appearances ahead of his book release.

Donald Trump
Nov 9 · Politics · 7 sources

Trump reflects on Republican midterm losses in interview

President Trump acknowledged his administration's deportation measures may have been too tough and contributed to election defeats.

Donald Trump
Nov 8 · Politics · 3 sources

Trump says renewed Iran strikes unlikely if talks progress

Diplomatic talks over nuclear capabilities and shipping lanes could determine whether the U.S. resumes military operations against Iran.

US Capitol west side
Nov 8 · Politics · 3 sources

Todd Blanche does not rule out DOJ probes of Democratic lawmakers

The statements follow executive requests for federal law enforcement to scrutinize congressional members threatening administration officials.

Hakeem Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries
Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth
Nov 8 · Politics · 3 sources

Hakeem Jeffries supports impeaching Pete Hegseth

Democratic leadership is backing efforts to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as oversight pushes intensify.

First winter session of the Knesset
Nov 7 · Politics · 3 sources

Eisenkot tasked with forming new Israeli government

The mandate gives Israel's opposition 28 days to assemble a coalition, creating a political hurdle for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
Nov 7 · Politics · 5 sources

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats

The directive targets lawmakers over allegations of extortion and impeachment threats aimed at administration officials and donors.