“Congress can certainly shine a light on issues, and they have the ability to hold hearings and put pressure on institutions, but ultimately the enforcement of these laws is up to the executive branch,” Fansmith said. “It’s important that Congress not overstep its bounds.” He added that the report’s focus on a handful of incidents … Read more
22 Democrats support restoring Roe v. Wade. 4 Democrats believe it’s not the government’s place. 9 Democrats think it’s a matter between a woman and her doctor. 21 Republicans oppose a federal ban. 10 Republicans believe it should be decided by the states. 5 Republicans identify as pro-life. Josh Riley, the Democratic candidate for Congress … Read more
President Biden was photographed playfully biting at least two babies dressed in Halloween costumes at the White House trick-or-treat event on Wednesday evening. BIDEN’S PAST COMMENTS ABOUT MAGA REPUBLICANS COME BACK TO HAUNT HIM AS WHITE HOUSE SPINS ‘GARBAGE’ REMARKS Both children were carried by their mothers to visit the 81-year-old commander-in-chief, who didn’t seem … Read more
House Republicans are preparing for an internal party battle early next year over the ability to remove a speaker. While most Republicans dislike the tool, which has caused chaos in this Congress, some conservatives are ready to defend it. Speaker Mike Johnson and his allies in leadership have indicated their desire to increase the number … Read more
new video loaded: White House Says North Korea Sent Thousands of Soldiers to Russia transcript Back transcript White House Says North Korea Sent Thousands of Soldiers to Russia John F. Kirby, a national security spokesman at the White House, said that North Korea had sent at least 3,000 soldiers into training sites in eastern Russia. … Read more
Big donors are flooding the fight for control of the House — and, in the final stretch, Democrats have been outraising Republicans. It’s a stunning reversal: Republican super PACs have been dominant in recent cycles and crucial to helping candidates who have struggled to raise as much as their Democratic opponents. But now that advantage … Read more
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House Donald Trump has filed a legal complaint against the UK’s Labour party, alleging “illegal foreign campaign contributions and interference” to help Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. The complaint filed by … Read more
The Editor’s Digest can be unlocked for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, chooses her favorite stories for this weekly newsletter. Judges may opt for house arrest as an alternative to imprisonment as part of a significant review of sentencing designed to alleviate the crisis in English and Welsh prisons. Under the leadership of … Read more
An Aboriginal protester was arrested at the Sydney Opera House as crowds awaited a glimpse of the King and Queen on the final day of their tour in Australia. Wayne Wharton, a prominent Indigenous activist from Brisbane, was arrested after shouting anti-monarchist slogans and refusing a police order to move on. This comes as backlash … Read more