Politics

State Dept denies Iran’s rare request for US assistance after deadly helicopter crash: ‘Logistical reasons’

The United States ultimately denied Iran’s rare request for American assistance following the deadly helicopter crash that killed Iranian President…

12 months ago

Biden wants to speed up backlog of migrant asylum seekers in blue cities as Dem pressure builds

The Biden administration is moving to resolve asylum cases more quickly in five major U.S. cities -- as it continues…

12 months ago

Embattled Trump prosecutor fights to keep job as Georgia among five states holding elections Tuesday

Four states - Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon, hold primary contests on Tuesday, including several congressional showdowns that could shape…

12 months ago

NY v Trump: Judge to consider defense motion to dismiss after prosecution rests case

Judge Juan Merchan could rule Tuesday morning on Trump defense attorneys’ motion to dismiss the case against the former president…

12 months ago

Veepstakes verve: Contenders create media boomlets with leaks and manipulation

The leak-fueled orchestration by Republicans who are either openly or quietly running for vice president is a classic cabaret of…

12 months ago

2024 showdown: Trump tops Biden in April campaign cash dash

With five and a half months to go until the November election, former President Donald Trump enjoys the edge over…

12 months ago

Statuesque Rev. Graham tribute comes to the Capitol, but shies away from the limelight

One perk of covering Congress is that you get to see the Capitol statues after hours. But not always at…

12 months ago

Sen. Joe Manchin tells GOP colleagues: ‘When you get a chance to secure the border, take it’

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Monday had some words for his Republican colleagues who may be on the fence about…

12 months ago

Trump says Judge Merchan has way to gain back ‘respect’ despite presiding over ‘witch hunt’ trial

Former President Donald Trump said the judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial, Juan Merchan, can earn back "respect"…

12 months ago

State Department offers condolences for death of Iran’s president in ‘baffling’ move, human rights lawyer says

The State Department offered its condolences Monday following the deaths of two Iranian leaders, including the Islamic Republic's president –…

12 months ago