House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) survived an attempt to strip him of the speaker’s gavel in a resounding rejection of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate. But it’s not necessarily an endorsement of his leadership. The motion to oust Johnson was shot down by a majority of both Republicans and Democrats largely due to […]
The Maryland Democratic primary is closing in, and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks isn’t pulling any punches on rival Rep. David Trone (D-MD). In an interview with WTOP, Alsobrooks continued her recurring attack on Trone that he and his business have donated to “radical Republicans” who support “anti-choice” policies. Alsobrooks cited Gov. Greg Abbott […]
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump said Thursday they will renew a motion for a mistrial in his New York hush money trial after the second round of testimony from porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump lawyer Todd Blanche told Judge Juan Merchan before the lunch break that they want to raise three issues regarding recent […]
A bill introduced to the New York Assembly will allow prosecutors to use a defendant’s prior sexual assault history to be used as evidence in a sexual assault proceeding, allowing prosecutors to establish a pattern of behavior of a defendant’s “bad acts.” Sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, who has openly shared her experience as […]
An appellate court on Thursday denied Hunter Biden‘s requests that his gun charges be dropped, clearing the way for a trial to begin in less than one month. A three-judge panel in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals did not entertain the merits of Biden’s appeals but instead said none of the challenges the first […]
Donald Trump is facing words of caution from within his party as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee narrows down his choice for vice president. With former GOP presidential rival Nikki Haley continuing to chip away at his primary victory margins despite dropping out of the race two months ago, some Republicans are sounding the alarm […]
Two simple but meaningful words from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) — “senior moment” — and President Joe Biden’s flip-flop on providing aid to Israel in its do-or-die war with Hamas have seemingly united the GOP, including “Never Trumpers.” After days of ducking the topic, Biden blurted out on Wednesday night that he had suspended […]
Pro-Palestinian protesters amassed during the Eurovision song contest this week in Malmo, Sweden, asking for a ceasefire in Gaza and demonstrating against the involvement of Israel on Thursday. Thousands of protesters chanted, “Eurovision shame on you! Blood is on your hands too!” and marched through the streets during the run-up to the semifinals of the […]
With the Republican National Convention two months away, Donald Trump is honing in on his choice for a running mate, but political scientists suggest that picking a candidate in an effort to win over key voting groups may not be the best strategy — just look at Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s strategists have a […]
The Democratic primary for an open Senate seat in Maryland is coming down to the wire just days before voters are set to cast their ballots in what has become one of the tightest primaries yet in the 2024 cycle. The race between Rep. David Trone (D-MD) and Prince George’s County Angela Alsobrooks has garnered […]
