Man charged with plotting to kill Kavanaugh asks judge to exclude evidence against him
A California man accused of trying to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in 2022 described himself as “actively ...
Biden administration grants California last-minute pollution waivers
California officials have been calling for Biden’s EPA to grant waivers for eight of its rules for over a year. Friday’s ...
The Incredible, World-Altering ‘Black Swan’ Events That Could Upend Life in 2025
15 futurists, foreign policy analysts and other prognosticators provide some explosive potential scenarios for the new year.
‘Dark Money’ Is Tainting Washington Think Tanks. A New Report Shows It’s Worse Than You Think.
Alas, efforts to find ways to force policy organizations to reveal their donors have tended to die in Congress, and so-called ...
Playbook: Trump prepared to push Johnson over the line
The president-elect has already endorsed Johnson, and we’re told he’s ready to defend his endorsement. Trump is prepared to ...
The unpredictable events that could shape 2025
futurists, foreign policy analysts and other prognosticators provide some explosive potential scenarios for the new year.
Spilka takes aim at the transparency narrative
Spilka also called for votes and testimony before joint committees to be made public, pledged to post summaries of bills that ...
Judge turns down Jan. 6 felon’s request to attend Trump inauguration at invitation of GOP lawmakers
Lamberth, a Reagan appointee, is the second federal judge to deny a Jan. 6 defendant’s request to attend Trump’s inauguration. U.S. District Judge Tim Kelly, a Trump appointee, turned down a request ...
Johnson prevailed in the speakership race. His problems are just beginning.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who had declined to publicly support Johnson up until the speakership vote, brushed off questions about the motion to vacate immediately after the speaker’s vote but hinted at ...
Rudy Giuliani testifies at contempt hearing as lawyers for election workers pursue $148M judgment
A federal judge indicated he would not rule immediately on whether Giuliani will face civil sanctions for failing to turn over some assets.
Now Mike Johnson faces the hard part
After some mild drama Friday, Mike Johnson is set to lead House Republicans this Congress. Now comes the real challenge: enacting the GOP agenda. Johnson, his fellow GOP leaders and House committee ...
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor. Mike Johnson initially came up short in his bid to remain speaker on the first ballot, but his allies are ...