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September 27, 2023

All eyes on Schumer as top lieutenant calls for Menendez to resign

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin has joined the chorus of Democratic lawmakers requesting Sen. Bob Menendez to resign following his bribery indictment.

September 27, 2023

Conservative world leader torches Germany over migrant charities amid calls for naval blockade

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote a scathing letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over Berlin's funding of migrant charities that operate near Italy.

September 26, 2023

Senate leaders reach short-term budget deal with $6B in Ukraine aid, setting up showdown with House

Senators released a short-term CR to prevent a government shutdown, funding until Nov. 17 with reduced allocations for Ukraine and no provision for border security.

September 26, 2023

Fox News analyst Gianno Caldwell testifies about brother's Chicago murder before House Judiciary Committee

Fox News analyst Gianno Caldwell, who lost his 18-year-old brother to a fatal Chicago shooting in June 2022, testified Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee.

September 26, 2023

Republican Rep. Jim Banks scores major endorsement for Senate run from former Trump official

Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks scored a major endorsement from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in his run to replace outgoing GOP Senator Mike Braun.

September 26, 2023

Biden's 2024 team is on a mission to stop him from tripping amid struggle with 'significant spinal arthritis'

Preisdent Biden's team is working to prevent him from tripping on the campaign trail by getting the 80-year-old to wear tennis shoes, limit stair climbs.

September 26, 2023

Trump responds to Dem efforts to ban him from 2024 ballots, says First Amendment protects him

Former President Donald Trump says the First Amendment protects him from efforts to ban him from the 2024 ballot over his involvement in Jan. 6 protests.

September 25, 2023

Republicans send letter to Jake Sullivan demanding 'total figures' for Ukraine aid

GOP lawmakers demand clarity from national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Ukraine aid, citing a $31.1 billion discrepancy in reported figures.

September 25, 2023

White House weighs in on Bob Menendez charges, declines to call for resignation

The White House weighed in on the charges against Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday, saying it was a "serious matter" but declining to call for his resignation.

September 25, 2023

All eyes on NJ Gov Murphy if Menendez changes course and resigns unexpectedly

Sen. Bob Menendez is facing growing calls to resign from the Senate as he faces corruption charges. Here is what happens if he were to step down.