Trump Endorses Gov. Jim Justice in West Virginia Senate Race
The endorsement is a blow to the governor’s rival for the Republican nomination as the Democrat, Senator Joe Manchin III, weighs whether to seek re-election. Share full article Gov. Jim…
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U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Missile and Drone Programs
The Biden administration announced the measures as U.N. restrictions approved with the 20
The Jim Jordan Seen in Congress Is the One Constituents Know in Ohio
The hard-right Republican has had a long career as an uncompromising figure in Ohio politics. Share full article Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio at the Capitol last week. Six members…
Republicans Fear Jordan Speaker Bid Could Cost Them House Majority
Nearly 200 G.O.P. lawmakers have supported Representative Jim Jordan, the hard-right Ohio lawmaker, in the speaker fight. Some Republicans say that may doom the party in coming elections. Share full…
Talk of Temporary Speaker Patrick McHenry Rises as G.O.P. Chaos Continues
Several lawmakers were discussing granting Patrick McHenry, a North Carolina Republican acting as temporary speaker, the power to run the House until a permanent speaker is chosen. Share full article…
Pence Campaign Struggles With Debt and Dwindling Cash Reserves
Mike Pence has still not resolved some of the contradictions at the core of his candidacy, and his campaign has struggled with financial problems, including running up a debt of…
EU leaders vow tighter borders, more repatriations after Brussels attack
The leaders of Belgium and Sweden and the European Union’s chief executive promised on Wednesday (18 October) to tighten border security and step up repatriations after a failed asylum seeker…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Starts Group to Promote Abortion Rights
Mr. Pritzker’s organization, Think Big America, will support ballot measures to codify or restore abortion rights, seeking to elevate an issue that has energized Democrats. Share full article Gov. J.B.…
Early Intelligence Suggests Hospital Blast Caused by Palestinian Fighters, U.S. Says
Officials cautioned that analysis is preliminary and that the United States was continuing to collect and analyze evidence. Share full article + A blast killed hundreds of people at a…
Trump Lawyer Acknowledged Political Agenda in Election Suit, Emails Show
Kenneth Chesebro said that even long-shot litigation would hold political advantages, undercutting assertions that Donald J. Trump’s lawyers were simply providing legal advice in challenging the 2020 results. Share full…