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White House December 17, 2024

Biden clemency for convicted fraudsters met with outrage: 'Slap in the face'

A sweeping list of commutations and pardons from President Biden provided relief to several individuals who defrauded taxpayers out of millions of dollars.

Supreme Court December 17, 2024

Liberal Supreme Court justice makes ‘cringe’ cameo performance on Broadway

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is receiving mixed reviews after making a surprise cameo performance as "Queen Mab" in the Broadway musical "& Juliet."

VIDEO December 17, 2024

Judge Merchan upholds Trump's 34-count felony conviction

Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley weighs in after Judge Juan Merchan upheld Trump's 34-count felony conviction by claiming the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling does not apply in this case.

Joe Biden December 16, 2024

Biden sets record with first-term clemency grants, here's how others presidents rank

President Biden's clemency grants far outnumbers the actions of other U.S. presidents during their first term in office, data show.

Washington DC December 16, 2024

DC councilman recommended for expulsion as he faces bribery charges

Washington, D.C. city councilman Trayon White could be removed from office after an ad hoc committee unanimously voted on Monday to recommend the council expel him.

Politics December 16, 2024

Judges backing out of retirement ahead of Trump term leave GOP senators fuming

Republicans have expressed frustration after several judges are announcing unretirements that would prevent Trump from appointing their successors.

Opinion December 16, 2024

Republicans conquered abortion in 2024. Will they do so in 2026?

Democrats gambled the abortion issue would help them win in 2024. But research showed Republicans the pitfalls of how to handle that issue. Trump and Vance responded with empathy.

Politics December 16, 2024

RFK Jr set to face abortion, vaccine scrutiny in sit-downs with senators on Capitol Hill

Trump HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questions on several controversial topics from senators when he makes the rounds on Capitol Hill this week.

Abortion December 16, 2024

Texas AG sues New York doctor who allegedly prescribed abortion pills to woman in Lone Star State

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York doctor of prescribing abortion drugs to a Texas woman, violating laws in the Lone Star State.

Olympics December 13, 2024

Fencing organization pens open letter to USFA over concerns about trans athletes, stances on abortion and DEI

Fair Fencing Organization (FFO) penned a letter to USA Fencing this week over concerns about the governing body's stance on trans athletes and DEI, and its criteria for site selection.