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Merrick Garland hearing: Swalwell takes aim at Jim Jordan after Massie attack on attorney general

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) blasted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) for accusing Attorney General Merrick Garland of being in contempt of Congress for refusing to comment on active investigations.

Judiciary will operate if government shuts down as GOP seeks to halt Trump trials

Former President Donald Trump's and Hunter Biden's criminal proceedings likely won't face much delay if the government shuts down next month, despite efforts by House Republicans to stymie special counsel Jack Smith.

Thomas Massie accuses Merrick Garland of perjury during House hearing

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) accused Attorney General Merrick Garland of perjuring himself during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday after Massie asked Garland about the presence of government agents in the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021.

Government shutdown could affect weapons transfers and training for Ukraine

A United States government shutdown could prevent the military from providing support to allies, such as Ukraine, according to various U.S. officials.

Student loan restart: Payments to resume in 11 days as federal pause ends

Student loan borrowers who have outstanding debt on federal student loans, which began accruing interest on Sept. 1, will see their debt repayments start again in October.

Bernie Sanders-backed liberal group endorses Barbara Lee in California Senate race

A liberal nonprofit political organization with strong ties to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has endorsed Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) in the 2024 Senate race in California.

Merrick Garland punts on Hunter Biden’s alleged lapsed statute of limitations to David Weiss

Attorney General Merrick Garland did not respond to questions at a hearing Wednesday about allegations the Department of Justice allowed the statute of limitations for potential charges against Hunter Biden to expire.

Rand Paul won’t support legislation to fund government if it includes Ukraine money

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said he won't support any stopgap spending measure that congressional leaders are pushing to pass before Sept. 30, the deadline before a government shutdown begins, if it includes funding for Ukraine.

Biden draws another challenger as 2024 troubles mount

President Joe Biden has drawn yet another long-shot challenger for 2024, this time a progressive anti-abortion activist who claims the Catholic president no longer stands for the "dignity of unborn children."

EPA announces $4.6 billion for wide range of climate programs by states and cities

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would be launching $4.6 billion in competitive grants to fund state, local, and tribal programs aimed at cutting climate pollution.
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