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WATCH LIVE: Bob Menendez holds press conference as Democrats call for his resignation

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) will hold a press conference in his hometown, located in Hudson County, New Jersey, following several calls for him to resign after he was charged on three counts by federal prosecutors last week after he allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.

WATCH LIVE: Biden hosts Pacific island leaders at White House

President Joe Biden will host a second summit with Pacific island leaders on Monday, when the United States is set to recognize the independence of the Cook Islands and Niue, two small Pacific nations.

How the House could use discharge petition to avert government shutdown

Democrats and Republicans could use a rarely used maneuver to avoid a government shutdown if Congress fails to renew funding by the Sept. 30 deadline.

Fischer bill would impose $1,000 fee on EVs to replace gas tax for Highway Trust Fund

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced legislation to impose a fee on electric vehicle sales to make up for lost gas tax revenues.

Pence blames Biden for UAW strike: ‘Mandates are crushing auto workers’

Former Vice President Mike Pence blamed President Joe Biden for the United Auto Workers strike.

Democrats divided over Bob Menendez’s future in the Senate

Democrats in the House and Senate are divided about Sen. Bob Menendez's (D-NJ) political future after he and his wife were indicted on Friday on bribery charges.

Rep. Dean Phillips ‘thinking’ about 2024 run to challenge Joe Biden

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) said he is considering his own 2024 challenge to President Joe Biden after viable primary opponents failed to come forward.

Biden administration charged with new ‘sue and settle’ end-around of Congress

The Biden administration is being accused again of using an end-around to try circumventing Congress.

Social Security update: Third round of direct payments worth up to $4,555 arrives in two days

The final group of retired seniors will receive the last wave of September Social Security payments in on Wednesday, which are worth up to $4,555 for those who retired at the age of 70.

American universities produce the new activist class

Since the 2020 George Floyd riots, America’s colleges and universities have evolved from racial justice statements and classes to creating the next generation of activists with majors and community outreach.
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