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State and local election workers quitting amid abuse, officials tell U.S. Senate panel
Threats against election workers and related issues have worsened since 2020, senators and witnesses said during Wednesday's hearing.
Who is Mike Johnson? New U.S. House speaker belongs to GOP’s religious conservative wing
Prior to a short stint in the Louisiana Legislature, Speaker Mike Johnson spent two decades as a public interest lawyer mainly representing clients in so-called religious liberty litigation.
U.S. Senate committee advances Biden pick for Israel ambassador
Members of both parties have expressed urgency about confirming an ambassador to Israel amid the country’s ongoing war with Hamas.
Emmer nominated for U.S. House speaker but drops out after Trump opposition
Trump posted on social media shortly after the vote to warn that electing Minnesota’s Tom Emmer as speaker would be a “tragic mistake.”
Eight Republicans are running for U.S. House speaker. Here’s your guide to the field.
The chamber has been in turmoil since eight Republicans voted with all House Democrats to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the post last month.
Biden in address to nation calls for support for both Israel and Ukraine
Biden said he would ask Congress on Friday to approve an aid package to Israel and Ukraine.
Biden in Tel Aviv pledges U.S. support for Israel, humanitarian aid for Gaza
Biden said he plans to ask Congress later this week for an “unprecedented support package” for Israel as it fights its latest war against Hamas militants.
Biden will visit Israel to demonstrate U.S. support following Hamas attack
President Biden and top administration officials have made strong statements of support for Israel since Hamas’ surprise attack Oct. 7.
U.S. stresses support for Israel as 1 million residents of North Gaza ordered to evacuate
U.S. officials continue to work with Israel and neighboring Egypt on creating safe passages for civilians to take out of Gaza, but have not yet established them.
Biden administration to send $7 billion for clean hydrogen hubs in 16 states
The projects include a Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that will use repurposed oil infrastructure.
Biden administration working to recover U.S. hostages held by Hamas
The White House on Wednesday said 22 Americans are confirmed dead in Israel and 17 are unaccounted for after Saturday's massacre by Hamas terrorists.
Biden denounces deadly Hamas attack on Israel: ‘There’s no justification for terrorism’
The administration is poised to send available security assistance to its key ally in the Middle East, Biden said Tuesday.