The Ragin’ Cajun James Carville urges Biden to disappear from Democratic politics
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville says it is time for former President Joseph R. Biden to disappear into retirement, warning that if he tries to steer the party forward, it will have a ...
CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe clears Senate hurdle, set for confirmation later Thursday
The Senate advanced John Ratcliffe’s nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in a key test vote, effectively guaranteeing he will be confirmed in a final vote later Thursday.
Saudi foreign minister makes first official trip to Lebanon in a decade after years of strained ties
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat visited Lebanon on Thursday for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the small Mediterranean country.
Trump’s D.C. interim top prosecutor is Ed Martin, who represented Capitol rioters in court
A former defense attorney for Capitol riot defendants and a major voice in President Trump’s “Stop the Steal” movement after the 2020 election was tapped this week to serve as the interim U.S.
Trump wants to talk with Putin to end war in Ukraine
President Trump said Thursday that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Two musicals nominated for best picture and leading actress Oscars for first time in decades
The 97th Academy Awards’ nominations were released Thursday, with two musicals in the running for best picture and best actress for the first time since the 1960s.
Catholic University in D.C. pledges cuts to offset $30M budget deficit
The Catholic University of America has announced it will consolidate its music drama, social work, nursing and art departments to help overcome a $30 million budget deficit.
Analysts: Russian claims of economic strength don’t match evidence
The Kremlin wants to create an impression that its economy is performing well, but security analysts say the Russians are failing to account for the country’s “unsustainable” levels of defense ...
Roof of Mobile Civic Center in Alabama caves in under snow’s weight
The roof of the Mobile Civic Center in Alabama collapsed due to record snowfall. The 60-year-old building, used as an arena, exposition hall and theater, closed in August. On Wednesday, nature got ...
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal’s population, which is wreaking havoc on the island’s agricultural sector.
Trump says he’ll call on Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices
Trump wants oil prices to drop, saying such a move could end the Russia-Ukraine war. “I’m also going to ask Saudi Arabia and [the Organization of the Petroleum Expor ...
Trump says companies will enjoy lower taxes if products made in U.S.
Trump called on global businesses to make their products in America in exchange for lower taxes. “My message to every ...