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 …

Barry Croft Jr. sentenced to more than 19 years for role in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer  —  A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison.  —  Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth …

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.

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.

Jan. 6 response would have been ‘vastly different’ if rioters were Black, House sergeant at arms told investigators  —  WASHINGTON — The House sergeant at arms, who was head of the D.C. National Guard during the attack on the U.S. Capitol, told the Jan. 6 committee that the law enforcement response …

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 …

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 …

Jan. 6 transcript: Mnuchin briefly discussed 25th Amendment removal of Trump  —  Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he briefly talked about using the 25th Amendment to remove former President Trump from power during a discussion with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Drunk Russian Soldier Beats His Commander to Death  —  TWO DOWN  —  A Russian man called up under Vladimir Putin's “mobilization” order for the war against Ukraine drunkenly beat his commander to death on a military train.  A military court in Magnitogorsk announced Wednesday that the soldier …

Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty to state charges  —  In a short court hearing Wednesday, David DePape entered a second not guilty plea to state charges stemming from an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in late October.

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 …