McCarthy became the latest victim of Trump’s extreme GOP revolution
CNN — Kevin McCarthy’s big mistake was trying to govern. The now ex-speaker’s historic ouster came only three days after he was forced to use Democratic votes to head off…
Trump civil fraud trial continues in New York
Trump speaks to the media before entering the courtroom on Tuesday, October 3. Seth Wenig/AP Before former President Donald Trump appeared in court Tuesday for the second day of his…
Drugmakers agree to negotiate prices in Medicare even as they sue to stop the program
CNN — The manufacturers of the 10 initial drugs chosen for Medicare’s price negotiation program have agreed to participate in the historic initiative, the Biden administration said Tuesday. However, they…
Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
CNN — Rep. Matt Gaetz on Monday moved to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top House leadership post, offering a motion to vacate the chair on the House floor…
Trump civil fraud trial in New York begins
A NYPD bus across from Trump Tower on Monday morning in New York, April 3, 2023. Anna Watts/The New York Times Donald Trump’s campaign deployed out-of-date crime data about New…
Laphonza Butler: California Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
CNN — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday evening.…
Congress averts government shutdown, leaving Kevin McCarthy in speakership fight
President Joe Biden delivers remarks from the White House in Washington, DC, on October 1. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images President Joe Biden called on Republicans to keep their word about support…
Feinstein’s body, accompanied by Pelosi, arrives in California on plane from president’s military fleet
Washington CNN — A plane from the president’s military fleet carrying the body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, accompanied by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, arrived in San Francisco on Saturday evening. Feinstein,…
Congress passes funding bill to avert shutdown
Sen. Markwayne Mullin speaks to reporters during a vote on Saturday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin has been spotted all over the Capitol in the last few…