Category: Politics

Former U.N. ambassador and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley tells “Face the Nation” that is “completely for term limits” for elected officials. The comment comes after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up for the second time this summer. ​Former U.N. ambassador and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley tells “Face the…

In a state dominated by progressive politics, some Oregonians east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their counties become part of Idaho, a more conservative state that more closely aligns with their values. ​In a state dominated by progressive politics, some Oregonians east of the Cascade Mountains want to move…

The moves highlight the outsized and unusual role the PAC has in supporting Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid, compared to his campaign. ​The moves highlight the outsized and unusual role the PAC has in supporting Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid, compared to his campaign.  

Ethan Nordean, one of the former leaders of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys, was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Proud Boys member Dominic Pezzola was also sentenced to 10 years for his role in the attack. ​Ethan Nordean, one of the former leaders…

U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights. ​U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.  

President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life. ​President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life.  

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas released an updated financial disclosure on Thursday showing the took multiple trips on a private jet owned by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. Thomas’s relationships and vacations with welathy conservatives have been criticized by Democrats, though he says he followed long-standing rules. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports from…

Puerto Ricans have no vote in the U.S. presidential election, but they can vote in the primaries. ​Puerto Ricans have no vote in the U.S. presidential election, but they can vote in the primaries.  

Former President Donald Trump and other defendants have already filed waivers and entered not guilty pleas. ​Former President Donald Trump and other defendants have already filed waivers and entered not guilty pleas.  

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky. ​Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.