Source link The ex-US president’s campaign has denied that he needed the help of wealthy allies to post a half-billion-dollar bond A number of billionaires sympathetic to Donald Trump chipped in to help the former US president raise a bond of around $500 million as he appeals a potentially ruinous judgment against his companies, Reuters […]
Source link There seems to be growing opposition in Washington to funding the conflict indefinitely Several prominent Republicans in the US Senate have openly advised Kiev to negotiate, as the $61 billion in economic and military aid remains stalled in the House of Representatives. Politico published quotes from three lawmakers on Tuesday, adding that their […]
Source link Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the longest-serving Senate leader in US history, announced on Wednesday he will step down from his leadership position in November. McConnell first became senator in 1985. He was elected to lead his party’s faction in 2006 and has been in the position ever since. DETAILS TO FOLLOW You […]
Source link The House speaker faces renewed pressure from Democrats to advance $60 billion in military assistance for Kiev Congress will not pass a new aid package for Ukraine without reforms to US immigration policy, House Speaker Mike Johnson has said, arguing that America’s own security took priority over the conflict with Russia. Speaking after […]
Source link Ronna McDaniel has revealed plans to leave her post, clearing the way for Donald Trump to tighten his grip on the party Ronna McDaniel has announced her resignation as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), signaling that former US President Donald Trump has essentially sewn up the party’s 2024 nomination and will […]
Source link The president has claimed he cannot stem the record flow of illegal immigration across the US’ southern border without Congress’ backing US President Joe Biden does not require an act of Congress to close the country’s southern border with Mexico, House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on […]
Source link Gov. Greg Abbott has waged a legal battle with federal agencies over his immigration policies A large group of Republican governors has issued a joint statement voicing “solidarity” with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his stepped-up border protections, accusing the White House of leaving the country “completely vulnerable” amid an influx of illegal […]
Source link Nikki Haley expressed doubt about the GOP frontrunner’s state of mind after he confused her with Democrat Nancy Pelosi Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has questioned rival candidate Donald Trump’s mental fitness after he appeared to confuse her with former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech on Friday. Like many […]
Source link NATO skeptic Vivek Ramaswamy has offered his full support to GOP frontrunner Donald Trump Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has dropped out of the race for the White House after finishing fourth in the first GOP primary of 2024. He has endorsed GOP frontrunner and former President Donald Trump, who won a landslide […]
Source link House Speaker Mike Johnson said Americans deserve accountability for the billions of dollars sent to Kiev The administration of US President Joe Biden must clearly outline its end goals in the Ukraine conflict, and how any further funds will be spent, House Speaker Mike Johnson has said, as the White House desperately needs […]
Source link Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brandon Williams have been targeted by callers to police falsely reporting shootings at their homes Two US House Republicans, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brandon Williams, have been targeted with fake reports of shootings at their homes on Christmas in apparent attempts to trigger potentially violent altercations with police. The […]
Source link Michael Cassidy said that his Christian faith compelled him to destroy the “blasphemous” effigy A failed Republican Congressional candidate from Mississippi has been charged with criminal mischief for destroying a statue of the pagan idol Baphomet in the Iowa State Capitol. Satanists argue that their symbols are protected by the US Constitution. Michael […]
Source link Nikki Haley has opened up a far bigger lead than Donald Trump holds in a hypothetical 2024 matchup with the incumbent US president Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has built a double-digit lead over US President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 election matchup, quadrupling the margin held by the top-polling Republican […]
Source link The US House of Representatives has ignored requests to provide Kiev with more money The refusal by US Republicans in Congress to pass President Joe Biden’s omnibus funding bill has already impacted Washington’s ability to send military aid to Ukraine, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Monday. Last month, the White House […]