Politics
Meadows Sues Pelosi in Bid to Block Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena
December 9, 2021
Meadows Sues Pelosi in Bid to Block Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena
WASHINGTON — Mark Meadows, the former chief of staff for President Donald J. Trump, filed suit on Wednesday against Speaker…
Some Jan. 6 Rioters May Use Police Brutality as a Defense
December 8, 2021
Some Jan. 6 Rioters May Use Police Brutality as a Defense
With the first trials connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol set to begin early next year, defense…
Jan. 6 Rally Planner to Tell House Panel He Played No Role in Violence
December 8, 2021
Jan. 6 Rally Planner to Tell House Panel He Played No Role in Violence
Ali Alexander, a prominent organizer of the Stop the Steal rally that drew supporters of President Donald J. Trump to…
‘Court Packing’ Issue Divides Commission Appointed by Biden
December 8, 2021
‘Court Packing’ Issue Divides Commission Appointed by Biden
WASHINGTON — The bipartisan commission appointed by President Biden to study possible changes to the federal judiciary unanimously approved a…
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Overhaul How Military Handles Sexual Assault Cases
December 8, 2021
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Overhaul How Military Handles Sexual Assault Cases
WASHINGTON — House and Senate negotiators reached a landmark agreement on Tuesday that would strip military commanders of most of…
Biden and Putin Hold 2-Hour Virtual Summit Over Ukraine
December 8, 2021
Biden and Putin Hold 2-Hour Virtual Summit Over Ukraine
WASHINGTON — President Biden warned President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Tuesday that an invasion of Ukraine would result…
House Prepares to Pass $768 Billion Defense Policy Bill
December 8, 2021
House Prepares to Pass $768 Billion Defense Policy Bill
WASHINGTON — The House raced on Tuesday to pass a $768 billion defense policy bill after lawmakers abruptly dropped proposals…
Amid Push to Vaccinate Children, Other Challenges Deluge Pediatricians
December 8, 2021
Amid Push to Vaccinate Children, Other Challenges Deluge Pediatricians
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Near the end of one of the first days that 5- to 11-year-olds could get a coronavirus…
Congressional Leaders Reach Deal to Allow Debt Ceiling Increase
December 8, 2021
Congressional Leaders Reach Deal to Allow Debt Ceiling Increase
WASHINGTON — The House is poised on Tuesday to approve a new fast-track process for circumventing Republican obstruction and raising…
Redistricting Makes California a Top House Battlefield for 2022
December 7, 2021
Redistricting Makes California a Top House Battlefield for 2022
FRESNO, Calif. — For nearly three years, Phil Arballo has been running for Congress against Representative Devin Nunes, the Republican…