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Biden administration finds Israel may have violated international law, but not a U.S. weapons agreement

The report to Congress said while it was "reasonable to assess" that Israel has violated international law in Gaza, the U.S. hasn’t been able to verify instances that would justify withholding military aid.
Israeli attacks continue in Gaza Strip
Israeli attacks continue in Gaza Strip

Appeals court upholds Steve Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress

Bannon, an ex-aide to former President Donald Trump, was sentenced to four months in prison, but the trial judge allowed him to remain free pending appeal.
Photographers outside the courthouse as Bannon gets into a car
Photographers outside the courthouse as Bannon gets into a car
2d ago

Two political operatives struck plea deals in Rep. Henry Cuellar's bribery case

Mina Colin Strother and Florencio “Lencho” Rendon have agreed to cooperate in the Justice Department's case against the Texas Democrat, according to unsealed documents.
Rep. Henry Cuellar
Rep. Henry Cuellar
2d ago

Senate passes sweeping FAA bill focused on safety and consumer protections

The bill, which the House is expected to pass next week, would prohibit airlines from charging fees for families to sit together.
luggage carousel travel travelers passengers
luggage carousel travel travelers passengers

Fentanyl scanners that sat idle for lack of federal funds can now be installed at the border

Congress approved the necessary funds after NBC News reported the scanners were sitting unused in warehouses because there was no money to install them.
border drug detection vehicle car scanner
border drug detection vehicle car scanner
3d ago

House votes to save Speaker Mike Johnson from Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to oust him

Greene lacked much support within her party to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, winning just 11 GOP votes, while a majority of Democrats voted to save him.
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
3d ago

Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump allies who tried to overturn the 2020 election roll out voting 'integrity' bill

Flanked by key members of Donald Trump's inner circle, Johnson introduced a bill targeting noncitizen voting, though it is already illegal and rare.
Mike Johnson at the House steps of the U.S. Capitol
Mike Johnson at the House steps of the U.S. Capitol

Dreamers urge protections in Senate hearing on immigrant youth

Young immigrants who have been shut out of DACA point to the program's success in an attempt to build bipartisan support for "a path to U.S. citizenship."
An activist holds a "Defend Daca" sign in front of the Supreme Court
An activist holds a "Defend Daca" sign in front of the Supreme Court

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3d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Democrats urge Biden to act on immigration as Trump threatens deportations

More than 80 lawmakers sent Biden some concrete ideas as his administration considers executive actions to address U.S. border crossings.
Nanette Barragan speaks outside during a news conference
Nanette Barragan speaks outside during a news conference

House Republicans look at K-12 schools in latest antisemitism probe

The hearing comes after inquiries into how universities have responded to pro-Palestinian student protests on college campuses.
Back To School
Back To School

EXCLUSIVE

4d ago

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House Judiciary chief launches investigation into Formula 1 over Andretti exclusion

Rep. Jim Jordan is demanding a series of documents and communications from Formula 1's president and its U.S.-based owner, Liberty Media, about the decision regarding Andretti.
 Mario Andretti listens during a news conference with the Capitol seen in the background
 Mario Andretti listens during a news conference with the Capitol seen in the background