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Senators reach bipartisan deal to ban stock trading by lawmakers
(WASHINGTON) -- A bipartisan group of senators reached a deal on Wednesday to move forward with legislation that would ban stock trading by members of Congress.The bill would ban lawmakers from buying and selling stocks 90 days after the measure is signed into law, according to a statement shared with…
Senators reach bipartisan deal to ban stock trading by lawmakers
(WASHINGTON) -- A bipartisan group of senators reached a deal on Wednesday to move forward with legislation that would ban stock trading by members of Congress.The bill would ban lawmakers from buying and selling stocks 90 days after the measure is signed into law, according to a statement shared with…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduces articles of impeachment for Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas
(WASHINGTON) -- New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.Ocasio-Cortez has long criticized multiple conservative members of the Supreme Court, but the rhetoric of impeachment was amped up in the wake of recent rulings, including the court's decision…
Trump speaks on VP hopefuls: Vance’s facial hair, Rubio’s Florida residency, Burgum’s abortion stance
(WASHINGTON) -- With just days until former President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his vice presidential pick, on Wednesday he commented on the characteristics he likes about each candidate on his shortlist -- while also highlighting some potential challenges.Trump joined Fox News radio host Brian Kilmeade on his podcast…
Arkansas residents petition to vote on abortion rights amendment
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Arkansas has been home to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country. Now abortion-rights advocates are petitioning to get a proposed amendment on the November ballot that would allow voters to decide whether…
Arkansas residents petition to vote on abortion rights amendment
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Arkansas has been home to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country. Now abortion-rights advocates are petitioning to get a proposed amendment on the November ballot that would allow voters to decide whether…
George Clooney, who co-hosted recent Biden fundraiser, says president should step aside in 2024 election
(WASHINGTON) -- Actor George Clooney, who just weeks ago hosted a fundraiser for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, called for the president to exit the 2024 race in a New York Times op-ed published Wednesday."I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider…
George Clooney, who co-hosted recent Biden fundraiser, says president should step aside in 2024 election
(WASHINGTON) -- Actor George Clooney, who just weeks ago hosted a fundraiser for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, called for the president to exit the 2024 race in a New York Times op-ed published Wednesday."I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider…
Pelosi says ‘time is running short’ for Biden to decide if he’ll stay in race
(WASHINGTON) -- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, appearing on MSNBC on Wednesday morning, declined to directly answer when asked if President Joe Biden had her support as he seeks reelection amid debate between Democrats on his viability as a candidate."It's up to the president to decide if he is going to…
Republicans want to hear shielded interview tapes of Biden. Here’s what we know about the recordings
(WASHINGTON) -- Republican lawmakers say the Biden administration is refusing to release a set of audio recordings that could help settle the debate over whether President Joe Biden's faltering performance at last month's presidential debate was just a one-off "bad night," as he has repeatedly claimed."We all know why they…