Opening statements as Oath Keepers’ trial begins in Washington
October 3, 2022
The charges, which include seditious conspiracy, will bring treason into the legal debate over the Jan. 6 capitol riot.
The 28th birthday of Capitol Hill Blue: ‘What a long, strange trip it’s been’
October 1, 2022
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for 28 years for what is now the oldest, political news site on the World Wide Web.
Biden signs bill that funds government and averts shutdown
September 30, 2022
The bill also adds funding for emergency relief during Hurricanes like the one ravaging the East right now and for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Liar Ginni Thomas repeats Trump’s ‘big lie’ in Jan. 6 panel appearance
September 30, 2022
The wife of Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas repeated her lies over and over before the committee but, as usual, offered no evidence to support her false claim.
Senate passes another last-minute, short-term spending bill
September 30, 2022
A long-term spending agreement appears a lost cause in a sharply partisan Congress.
Justice Ketanji Jackson takes seat on the Supreme Court
September 30, 2022
Jackson becomes first Black woman to serve on the high court.
McConnell raises odds on GOP taking the Senate
September 29, 2022
In a flip from other pessimistic forecasts, the GOP leader now says he feels there is a 50-50 chance of his party reclaiming control of the Senate.
More lies from GOP congressional candidate in Ohio
September 29, 2022
First, J.R. Majewski claimed he fought in combat in Afghanistan but records show he was never even close. Now his tale about why he could not re-enlist was fabricated.
‘Progressive’ Democrats worry about primary losses
September 28, 2022
Some worry about their label. Is “progressive” misunderstood?
McConnell supports presidential vote certification improvements
September 28, 2022
The only committee vote against the decision to send the bill to the Senate floor came from election denier Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.