Former Renault-Nissan chief Ghosn skips corruption trial in Paris
Former car executive Carlos Ghosn, who faces charges of corruption and influence-peddling in France, did not appear in court in Paris at the start of his tri...
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Kansas’s former GOP governor backs Democrat over Marshall for Senate
Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves (R) on Tuesday endorsed Adam Hamilton, a Democrat challenging Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall (R). Saying the country is “facing increasing partisan gridlock and division,” Graves said it is “time Kansas does something different” and elect Hamilton, a Methodist minister. “For the last six years, Senator Roger Marshall has turned his…
SEE IT: El-Sayed can't shake one question before meeting with Dem power brokers
Abdul El-Sayed dodged questions about his Hasan Piker ties while meeting with Democratic brass at the DSCC after his heated Michigan primary.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s broken promise is still costing patients
Critics argue that the Inflation Reduction Act is increasing costs and reducing patient access to medications through price negotiations and Medicare Part D restructuring.
Hawley rules out 2028 White House bid
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Tuesday ruled out launching a 2028 presidential bid, with less than 18 months before the Iowa caucuses. “I have no intention of doing so, period,” Hawley told the Washington Examiner. The Missouri Republican, whose term ends in 2031, has occupied a populist lane within the GOP, calling for strict antitrust…
House heading home early
Presented by SourceAmerica — Plus: 🗳️Trump campaigns with Whatley in North Carolina {beacon} It’s Wednesday, or Hump Day since the Geico camel commercials have returned 🐪 (“Uh oh…Guess what day it is?”). In today’s issue: Federal Reserve expected to raise rates Senate Republicans plan spending cuts Trump to campaign with Whatley Kash Patel strikes back…
Prominent Dem’s fatal error prompts Republican to predict ‘red tidal wave’ in blue stronghold
Eric Flores calls James Talarico's reversal on gender surgery and "God is nonbinary" comments proof that Texas Democrats lack a record to run on.
War crimes court turns 'blind eye' to top world threats while targeting Americans, Trump admin accuses
The State Department accused the International Criminal Court of targeting Americans while ignoring atrocities by Iran, North Korea and Syria.
Republicans came back to Washington and made voting harder
House Republicans introduced a non-binding resolution calling for the enactment of the SAVE America Act upon returning to Washington after the August recess.
Viral video shows Trump piñata getting hit at California college as students erupt in cheers
Viral video shows a blindfolded person beheading a President Donald Trump piñata at Contra Costa College as a counselor allegedly celebrates.
AI 'doomers' risk kneecapping US vs China, but ex-Pentagon vet says both extremes miss the mark
Will Thibeau, a former Pentagon AI official, warns that "doomer"-driven AI regulation could hand China an edge and entrench an OpenAI-Anthropic duopoly.
Hawley to push GOP officeholders, candidates to sign ‘Declaration for Life’
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is working with Christian groups to push Republican officeholders and candidates to sign a “Declaration for Life” pledge to fight for legislation to restrict abortion. Hawley announced the pledge after hosting the first Missouri Prayer Breakfast with dozens of pastors in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office…
Trump should follow Jefferson’s lead and step back from media lawsuits
Deep down, Donald Trump seems convinced the news industry is his enemy — and he wants to punish them.
House to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections
House lawmakers will leave early for the November midterm elections after Republican leaders canceled votes for Thursday.
2 Iowa GOP reps support Iran war powers resolution for first time
Two Iowa Republicans backed a war powers resolution in the House over the conflict in Iran for the first time, a notable move for two members from the deep-red Hawkeye State as the midterms near. On Tuesday, the House passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution with an aim to restrict President Trump’s military actions in…
Trump faces legal setbacks on mail-in voting, Kennedy Center
President Trump’s critics are breathing a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court blocked his administration’s plan to overhaul mail-in voting. Plus, a decision to close the Kennedy Center is in limbo after a federal judge ruled the president’s name can’t go back on it. Join Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and Legal Affairs Reporter…
House cuts week short, will leave DC on Wednesday
House GOP leaders have cut short the final legislative week before the midterm elections, announcing that lawmakers will leave Washington after Wednesday’s votes. The announcement, from the office of Rep. Tom Emmer (Minn.), the GOP whip, shortens the week by a day. A vote scheduled for Thursday, related to California environmental rules, has been moved…
Abolish extended Senate debate? The ends do not justify the means.
Senior legal fellow Thomas Jipping argues that President Trump’s push to abolish extended debate via the nuclear option threatens the Senate’s traditional role as a check on government power and risks permanent partisan instability.