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Appeals court finds Trump can be held civilly liable for Jan. 6 riot

Former President Donald Trump can be held civilly liable for the actions of the mob that rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.

George Santos expelled from House of Representatives

In a historic vote, the House of Representatives voted to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress, making him just the sixth member of the House to face that punishment.

California school district faces legal challenge over critical race theory and transgender policy

The Temecula Valley Unified School District, at the center of controversy over its critical race theory ban and transgender policy, is facing a legal challenge from a coalition of parents, students, teachers, and a union.

House votes to ax ‘woke’ small business lending rule, lining up Biden veto

The House voted on Friday to cancel an administration rule requiring banks to collect data on small business owners when they seek a loan, a rule that Republican critics contend is a "woke" invasion of privacy.

US aims to halve Russian energy revenue by 2030, top official says

The U.S. is seeking to slash Russia’s oil and gas revenue by 50% by 2030, a top administration official said Thursday, signaling that Washington views its current Russian sanctions and other punitive measures as lasting for years.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dead at 93

Pioneering Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a swing vote for decades on the nation's highest court, died at age 93.

Santos expulsion up in the air after GOP leadership comes out against effort

The House is set to meet on Friday morning to determine the fate of one of its most notorious figures, Rep. George Santos (R-NY), and whether the New York Republican will be able to finish out the rest of his term.

House Democrat stresses need for criminals to face ‘consequences’ as DC carjackings spike

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) called for a crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., as carjackings in the district affect everyone from members of Congress to FBI agents.

DeSantis says Florida GOP chairman should ‘step aside’ amid sexual assault investigation

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said the chairman of Florida's Republican Party should step down while he faces an investigation for alleged sexual battery.

Israel accuses Hamas of violating ceasefire as IDF says ‘combat operations’ have resumed

Israel and Hamas's weeklong truce came to an end on Friday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accusing the terrorists of violating the agreement by firing toward Israeli territory and not releasing all women and children hostages.
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