George Santos tries to explain his wealth  —  Rep.-elect George Santos has admitted to “embellishing” his resume with fake stints on Wall Street and a phantom college degree.  He's still trying to defend against accusations that he pretended to be Jewish.  —  But the burning question for many people …

The Bidens make an island escape ahead of consequential 2024 announcement  —  President Joe Biden this week returns to St. Croix, one of his and first lady Jill Biden's beloved vacation spots, seeking a final opportunity for rest before what is expected to be a contentious 2023 and reelection run.

U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia  —  As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.  —  WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has launched a broad effort to halt Iran's ability …

How Russia-Backed Environmentalism Is Leading to Blackouts in New England  —  Dependence on foreign energy has forced power-grid operators to consider rationing this winter.  —  For the holidays this year, blue states gave their constituents the “gift” of blackouts and high electric bills thanks …

How Murdoch's media empire turned on Trump in 2022  —  An increasingly sour relationship between former President Trump, Fox News and the rest of Rupert Murdoch's media empire that has been building for months has come to a head in the weeks following the midterm elections.

North of Kosovo: Joint Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative and the US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson on the rising tension  —  The European Union and the United States of America are concerned about the continued tense situation in the north of Kosovo.

Larger squad?  How the Hill's newest progressives plan to wield power.  —  Even as House Democrats shrink into the minority, the voices of progressive lawmakers — inspired by the so-called squad — are set to grow only louder.  —  An optimistic crop of liberal first-year lawmakers …

Race for G.O.P. Chair Obscures the Party's Bigger Problems  —  Ronna McDaniel's quest for a fourth term atop the Republican National Committee has triggered an ugly intraparty fight between the right and the farther right.  Figuring out how to win back swing voters is not a top priority.

Trump tax returns to be released by U.S. House panel on Friday  —  Former Republican President Donald Trump's redacted tax returns will be made public on Friday, a spokesperson for the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee said on Tuesday.  —  The Democratic-controlled …

A 72-year-old congressman goes back to school, pursuing a degree in AI  —  Normally Don Beyer doesn't bring his multivariable calculus textbook to work, but his final exam was coming up that weekend.  —  “And I'm running out of time,” he said, plopping the textbook and a scribbled notebook filled …

Ukrainian tycoon arrested in French ski resort in bank probe  —  A Ukrainian businessman and former lawmaker suspected of embezzling more than $100 million has been arrested at a high-end ski resort in the French Alps, according to Ukrainian authorities.  French police arrested Kostiantyn Zhevago …

Buffalo blizzard death toll exceeds 30 as storm preparation questioned  —  The death toll from the Buffalo blizzard over Christmas weekend rose to 31 Tuesday, according to numbers from Erie County's chief executive. … It calls into question how a city so used to snow could be endangered to such an extent.

What to know about the most important elections in 2023  —  It's an off-year, but there are a few big races in a handful of states.  —  The midterms are over and the 2024 presidential election is still far in the future, which means one thing: more elections in between.

In Response to the Twitter Files, Establishment Media Rushes to Defend the FBI  —  The Hunter Biden laptop story shows the extent to which the corporate media has become the propaganda arm of the state  —  Last week, the FBI responded to the revelations exhumed from the Twitter Files …

Liberal media made slew of dubious claims about climate change, year-end report finds  —  Associated Press received over $8 million from liberal groups to fund ‘climate coverage’  —  Mainstream media slammed for pushing against having children in the name of climate change

Former Trump White House aide told Jan. 6 panel Mark Meadows burned documents a dozen times during the transition period  —  The January 6 committee released another batch of transcripts Tuesday, including two more of its interviews with blockbuster witness Cassidy Hutchinson and testimony from several other Trump White House officials.

Arizona judge orders Kari Lake to compensate Katie Hobbs for some fees for election lawsuit, but declines to sanction her  —  A Maricopa County judge on Tuesday ordered Arizona Republican Kari Lake to compensate Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs for some legal fees related to the election lawsuit Lake …

US Weighs Covid-Prevention Measures for Travelers From China  —  The US is considering taking new coronavirus precautions for people traveling from China, which has seen a rapid rise in infections as officials lift Covid Zero restrictions.  —  US officials said the government is concerned …