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Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China
Read full article: Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry ChinaChina watchers know Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as “the Florida faction” in foreign policy — two Florida lawmakers who share especially tough positions on China.
The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency
Read full article: The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidencyThe United Nations and other international organizations are looking at new uncertainties with Donald Trump returning to the White House.
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Read full article: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so farPresident-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations
Read full article: Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United NationsPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations, picking a loyal ally with little foreign policy experience to represent the U.S. at the international organization.
Top House Republicans seeking documents regarding Biden's 'garbage' comment
Read full article: Top House Republicans seeking documents regarding Biden's 'garbage' commentTop House Republicans are seeking documents and internal communications regarding President Joe Biden’s statement earlier this week in which he appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump.
Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals
Read full article: Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold MedalsA bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey team.
Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing
Read full article: Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearingFormer New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic at a time when the virus spreading through nursing homes during often combative congressional subcommittee testimony.
The Republicans who want to be Trump's VP were once harsh critics with key policy differences
Read full article: The Republicans who want to be Trump's VP were once harsh critics with key policy differencesIt’s hard to refer to someone as “Hitler” and end up in their good graces, let alone potentially become the person they choose to help lead the country.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Read full article: Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall shortDonald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention.
Republicans stick to attacking criminal justice system, echoing Trump, after Hunter Biden conviction
Read full article: Republicans stick to attacking criminal justice system, echoing Trump, after Hunter Biden convictionRepublicans loyal to Donald Trump are largely echoing the former president’s claim that the Justice Department has treated President Joe Biden’s son with kid gloves while zealously prosecuting Trump.
Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol
Read full article: Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the CapitolHouse Republicans will meet privately with Donald Trump as the former president returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters trying to overturn President Joe Biden’s election.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Read full article: Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting effortsFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament
Read full article: Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliamentElise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate, delivered a speech before Israel’s parliament in which she criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza.
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts
Read full article: Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryoutsFormer President Donald Trump remains stuck in a New York courtroom listening to salacious details of an extramarital sexual encounter he denies.
Columbia's president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism
Read full article: Columbia's president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitismFour months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University’s president unequivocally denounced antisemitism on her campus.
Border bill supporters combat misleading claims that it would let in more migrants
Read full article: Border bill supporters combat misleading claims that it would let in more migrantsA provision of border security legislation that would give the U.S. a new authority to block migrants from entering the country has become a central line of attack from many Republicans who are opposing the legislation.
Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay's work
Read full article: Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay's workHarvard University has released a detailed account of its investigation into plagiarism allegations against former president Claudine Gay, who resigned this month over those concerns and her antisemitism testimony at a congressional hearing.
With Trump closing in on nomination, the effective audition to become his vice president is underway
Read full article: With Trump closing in on nomination, the effective audition to become his vice president is underwayVice presidential candidates typically aren’t tapped until after a candidate has locked down the nomination.
Can Trump be stopped? That and more key questions heading into the New Hampshire primary
Read full article: Can Trump be stopped? That and more key questions heading into the New Hampshire primaryNowhere is former President Donald Trump more vulnerable early this presidential primary season than New Hampshire.
Harvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignation
Read full article: Harvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignationHarvard University is trying to move past the firestorm brought on by the plagiarism allegations, congressional testimony and resignation of Claudine Gay, the school’s first Black president.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Read full article: Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimonyHarvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism
Read full article: How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitismOver five hours at a congressional hearing, lawmakers pressed the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT on the topic of antisemitism.
Backlash to House testimony shines spotlight on new generation of Ivy League presidents
Read full article: Backlash to House testimony shines spotlight on new generation of Ivy League presidentsThe university presidents called before last week’s congressional hearing on antisemitism had more in common than strife on their campuses: The leaders of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard and MIT were all women who were relatively new in their positions.
Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism
Read full article: Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitismAs lawmakers and donors push for the ouster of Harvard President Claudine Gay, hundreds of faculty members are urging the university to keep her in command and resist “outside forces” that they view as a threat to the university’s independence.
Liz Magill, U. Penn's president, and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlash
Read full article: Liz Magill, U. Penn's president, and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlashUniversity of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say under repeated questioning that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
House Republicans reiterate their demand for Hunter Biden to appear for a private deposition
Read full article: House Republicans reiterate their demand for Hunter Biden to appear for a private depositionHouse Republicans are demanding that Hunter Biden appear this month for a closed-door deposition, rejecting his offer to testify publicly while pledging to release a transcript of the private interview for transparency.
House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach
Read full article: House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approachThe House has approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans
Read full article: Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among RepublicansA low-key lawmaker who has been in the House for less than a decade, new House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t instantly recognizable to most Americans.
Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on
Read full article: Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile onFormer President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and Trump's allies in Congress and rivals in the 2024 presidential race are eager to join that fight.
'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system
Read full article: 'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice systemMoments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back.
Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that step
Read full article: Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that stepProtecting a narrow, four-vote majority, Republican leaders in the House are making clear the legal process will need to play out with New York Rep. George Santos before they take steps to force his resignation or expel him.
House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women's teams
Read full article: House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women's teamsTransgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male would be barred from competing on girls or women’s sports teams at federally supported schools and colleges under legislation pushed through by House Republicans on Thursday.
Groups urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violence
Read full article: Groups urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violenceDozens of military veterans have hand-delivered letters to top Republicans in the U.S. House, calling on them to publicly condemn political violence as the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol approaches.
Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's race
Read full article: Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's raceVice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hitting the campaign trail in New York City for Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat facing an unexpectedly competitive election.
GOP candidate says call for Garland's death was ‘facetious’
Read full article: GOP candidate says call for Garland's death was ‘facetious’A Republican candidate for Congress in western New York said in an interview that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland “should be executed," before later clarifying that he wasn’t being serious.
Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistake
Read full article: Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistakeNew York congressional candidate Carl Paladino says he was wrong to invoke Adolf Hitler when he said in an interview last year that he was “the kind of leader we need today” because of his ability to rally crowds.
Hearings guide: What to know as the Jan. 6 panel goes public
Read full article: Hearings guide: What to know as the Jan. 6 panel goes publicThe House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will hold the first in a series of hearings laying out its findings on Thursday night.
In Buffalo, Biden to confront the racism he's vowed to fight
Read full article: In Buffalo, Biden to confront the racism he's vowed to fightPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have traveled to Buffalo, New York, to show solidarity with the community after a white supremacist targeted Black people at a supermarket and left 10 people dead.
GOP lawmakers vote remotely more often after initial scorn
Read full article: GOP lawmakers vote remotely more often after initial scornJust seven Republicans, along with most Democrats, used remote voting in the House when voting-from-somewhere-else was first allowed two years ago as the pandemic erupted.
GOP's vaccine push comes with strong words, few actions
Read full article: GOP's vaccine push comes with strong words, few actionsRepublican lawmakers are under increasing pressure to persuade vaccine skeptics to roll up their sleeves and take the shots as a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant sends caseloads soaring.
In shift, GOP ramps up vaccine push as resistance hardens
Read full article: In shift, GOP ramps up vaccine push as resistance hardensRepublican lawmakers are under increasing pressure to persuade vaccine skeptics to roll up their sleeves and take the shots as a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant sends caseloads soaring.
House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riot
Read full article: House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riotA police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday.
Trump critic Cheney cautions Jan. 6 riot could happen again
Read full article: Trump critic Cheney cautions Jan. 6 riot could happen againRepublican congresswoman Liz Cheney is criticizing GOP colleagues for downplaying the Jan. 6 riot and condoning former President Donald Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was stolen.
Los republicanos eligen a la nueva dirigente de su bloque
Read full article: Los republicanos eligen a la nueva dirigente de su bloqueLos republicanos se disponen a elevar a la representante Elise Stefanik al liderato de su bloque en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, una medida que esperan les permitirá dejar atrás su acerba guerra civil en torno a la depuesta Liz Cheney y concentrarse en ganar la mayoría de la cámara baja en las elecciones de 2022.
COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decides
Read full article: COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decidesRepublicans solidly oppose the $15 minimum wage target as an expense that would hurt businesses and cost jobs. In the wake of the decision, Democratic leaders were likely to face unrest from rank-and-file lawmakers, who have long had differences over the federal minimum wage. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona have voiced opposition to including the minimum wage hike in the relief bill, and other moderates have expressed concerns, too. “House Democrats believe that the minimum wage hike is necessary. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have state minimum wages that exceed the federal $7.25 hourly floor, with only the District of Columbia currently requiring a $15 minimum.
How a leading anti-Trump group ignored a crisis in its ranks
Read full article: How a leading anti-Trump group ignored a crisis in its ranksIn this Jan. 20, 2016 file photo, John Weaver is shown on a campaign bus in Bow, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)WASHINGTON – Last June, the Lincoln Project was on a high. Of the $90 million Lincoln Project has raised, more than $50 million has gone to firms controlled by the group's leaders. Others used the money earned during their time with Lincoln Project to refinance homes, or purchase a new one. AdAt least two Lincoln Project employees were targeted last year, including an intern who was finishing law school, and a communications staffer.
Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats
Read full article: Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threatsIn this Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 photo, riot fencing and razor wire reinforce the security zone on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman)WASHINGTON – The House’s chief law enforcement officer is tightening security for traveling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in an era when threats against members were surging even before Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol. Congress' 535 members travel frequently between their homes and the capital, and many have said they feel vulnerable in their districts and when they travel. The House members asked for tightened security procedures. President Joe Biden is in “close touch” with Pelosi about congressional security, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot
Read full article: AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riotThe National Football League said it will reconsider its donations but did not commit to suspending them. “We are re-evaluating our political giving policies through the Gridiron PAC,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the AP in a statement Wednesday. Others, like MLB, have postponed political giving to both political parties altogether. The Office of The Commissioner of Major League Baseball Political Action Committee has donated $669,375 to Senate and House candidates since the 2016 election cycle, with 52.4% of that money going to Republican candidates, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Since the 2016 election cycle, MLB has made contributions to two senators and nine representatives who were among those opposing certification of Biden's victory.
GOP's focus on Trump leaves scant room for Congress hopefuls
Read full article: GOP's focus on Trump leaves scant room for Congress hopefulsThis isnt a party convention, its a Trump convention, said Rory Cooper, a Republican strategist and former congressional staffer who opposes Trump. If Republicans lose the Senate in November, we should look back at this week as a lost opportunity to introduce the country to more GOP congressional candidates. Scalise made no direct reference to the GOP's faint hopes of regaining the House majority in November's elections. Sean Parnell, a GOP challenger for a Democratic-held seat in western Pennsylvania, didnt specifically ask listeners to award Republicans House control. The inattention to the GOP's congressional efforts might have changed Wednesday when Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivered prime-time remarks.
WHAT TO WATCH: Pence, Conway and protest pushback at RNC
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Pence, Conway and protest pushback at RNCPence, whose future political aspirations could hinge on November, has campaigned aggressively for the president. Pence has helped steer the White House response to the coronavirus, leading a task force and frequently working with the nations governors. The GOP convention has mentioned the virus far less than Democrats did last week, but Pence could throw it back into focus if he speaks about the work hes led. Conway, whose husband has become an outspoken Trump critic, says she is stepping away to spend more time with her family. Clarence Henderson, a civil rights activist from the 1960s, is expected to speak on the true meaning of peaceful protest."