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Merrick Garland says politics has no influence on Justice Department amid Donald Trump indictments, Hunter Biden probe.

In 2023, 41 statewide measures were certified for the ballot in eight states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021. 

Since Congress won't cut spending, an independent commission may be the only way to rein in the debt.

Plus: DeSantis' awkward pot situation, San Francisco's "overpaid executive" tax, and more…

One big question remains, however: Who else can get the votes if McCarthy can't?

Some of the most prominent members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group that functions more like a street gang than a militia, have been sentenced to long terms in federal prison for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The host committee is tasked with raising between $80 and $100 million for the presidential convention, taking place Aug. 19-22. A spokesperson from the host committee described fundraising as “impressive” thus far, but would not disclose a number.

The Biden impeachment inquiry and looming government shutdown show events once rare now deployed with increasing abandon

Rightwingers are blaming the Pennsylvania Democrat for Senate’s dress code change

WASHINGTON: Conservative Republicans are already laying the groundwork for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, identifying key cabinet and other possible top officials even months before the first nominating contest next year.

Trump lies constantly, and history shows he and the GOP will repay evangelicals with a national abortion ban