Investigators have few leads into the disappearance of military contractor Leonard Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” who pleaded guilty to corruption and was days away from being sentenced when he cut off his home GPS ankle monitoring bracelet and fled. On Sunday, U.S. Marshals received a call reporting a problem …
Read More »Federal judge orders Lindsey Graham to testify to Georgia grand jury, but limits scope of questioning
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina must appear before a grand jury in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump’s actions following his 2020 election loss, but he cannot face questioning “about investigatory fact-finding” he conducted in phone calls made to state elections officials, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled …
Read More »Trump calls for special master in motion over Mar
Washington — In a new lawsuit, former President Donald Trump has filed a motion asking that a special master be named to review the documents seized by the FBI at his Mar-a-Lago residence earlier this month. He has also asked the court to block the Justice Department from further reviewing the …
Read More »Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington — President Biden continued to test positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, his physician said, as he experienced a “rebound positivity,” which occurs in a small percentage of patients taking the antiviral treatment Paxlovid. Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a new letter distributed by the White House that Mr. Biden …
Read More »GOP Rep. Glenn Thompson attended son’s same
Washington — Days after voting against legislation last week that would protect marriage equality, Rep. Glenn Thompson, a Republican from Pennsylvania, attended his son’s wedding to another man. “Congressman and Mrs. Thompson were thrilled to attend and celebrate their son’s marriage on Friday night as he began this new chapter …
Read More »Senator Chris Van Hollen released from hospital after stroke
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has been released from the hospital after he was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., for a “minor stroke” just over a week ago. The 63-year-old Maryland senator tweeted about his return home Sunday afternoon. “It’s great to be back home after …
Read More »As Madeleine Albright is laid to rest, a former student recalls her kindness in time of crisis
Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, died last month of cancer at the age of 84 and is being honored today in a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, with President Biden delivering the eulogy. In this personal essay, attorney and Iraq war veteran …
Read More »Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies pressure over new border policy that’s gridlocking trucks for hours
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday defied intensifying pressure over his new border policy that has gridlocked trucks entering the U.S. and shut down some of the world’s busiest trade bridges as the Mexican government, businesses and even some allies urge him to relent. The two-term Republican governor, who has …
Read More »Biden’s granddaughter Naomi to have wedding reception at White House
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the wedding reception for their granddaughter Naomi Biden at the White House in November. The Biden granddaughter is marrying her fiancé, Peter Neal, on November 19. They announced their engagement in September. “Peter and I are endlessly grateful to my Nana …
Read More »6 takeaways from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Washington — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court, finished a taxing marathon of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday night, with Democrats feeling confident she is poised to become the first Black woman confirmed to the nation’s highest court. Fielding questions from the …
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