Former Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley had an odd answer when attempting to clarify further why she omitted slavery as a reason for what caused the Civil War during an event last week.
TOP STORY: When Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an independent investigation into the extent of extremist views in the military in February of 2021, he said that based on his personal experience, he believed “99.9%” of the troops embraced the values of their oaths of service but that while the number of extremists in the ranks is small, they can “have an outsized impact.”
The economy beat expectations again in December and added 216,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, a sign the labor market defied fears of a recession and maintained momentum through the end of the year.
Alina Habba, former President Donald Trump's attorney, said she believes the Supreme Court will rule in his favor in challenges over the former president's eligibility and specifically mentioned Justice Brett Kavanaugh as someone the Trump team has "faith" in.
The great winnowing of the Republican presidential field has happened, but so far a more competitive race against former President Donald Trump has not.
In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape 2024 — and beyond. These close-up examinations of agenda-setting issues cover everything from the battle between the Biden family's business deals and Republican Oversight to the emergence of a "new world order" and fights over redistricting and new election maps. Part 12 is about the one thing that could stop former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House.
The first group of retirees will receive their January Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for top earners who retire at 70, in a little under one week.
The ouster of Claudine Gay, who until recently served as Harvard University's president, has sparked a national debate about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education.
