The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a high-profile case involving whether states can ban minors from receiving gender transition medical care under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment—a closely watched case that could impact the…
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is ramping up his pitch to lead the Pentagon with back-to-back meetings on Capitol Hill. Since his nomination, Hegseth has been meeting privately with senators in Washington, D.C., in an…
Hamas threatened to “neutralize” its hostages if Israel attempted another rescue operation, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters. Israel rescued four hostages from Gaza’s Nuseirat camp on June 9. In the statement, Hamas told its operatives to “tighten”…
The Calgary Flames paid tribute to former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau before a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, months after he and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes…
Narges Mohammadi, an activist who campaigned for women’s rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran, had her prison term suspended to undergo medical treatment. Mohammadi’s sentence has been suspended for three weeks so she can be examined…
Several House Democrats are renewing calls to put more guardrails on the executive branch’s clemency powers after President Biden’s sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., who has introduced a constitutional amendment limiting presidential pardon powers in…
President-elect Trump on Wednesday invited Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley to continue steering the GOP’s national party committee. And Whatley quickly accepted, saying he is “honored for the opportunity to continue as Chairman of the RNC and work nonstop…
Top Democratic lawmakers and activists alike are calling on the Biden administration to ignore a federal injunction and continue wiping out student loan debt before the president leaves office. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Ed Markey, D-Mass, held a press…
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., called out President Biden for going back on his word and pardoning his son, Hunter, on Wednesday, calling the move “disappointing.” Aguilar, who chairs the House Democratic caucus, said he understood Biden’s decision “as a father,”…
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is laying out a legislative road map for 2025 with plans to pass a colossal bill within the first month under the new administration. Thune revealed his legislative priorities during a Republican meeting…