Senate staffer alleged by conservative outlets to have had sex in a hearing room is no longer employed  —  Conservative news outlets alleged that the aide to Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., appeared in a leaked video showing men having sex in a Senate hearing room.  —  Sen. Ben Cardin's office …

Florida Sex Scandal Shakes Moms for Liberty, as Group's Influence Wanes  —  The conservative group led the charge on the Covid-era education battles.  But scandals and losses are threatening its power.  —  Moms for Liberty, a national right-wing advocacy group, was born in Florida as a response …

Trump confronts ‘scheduling nightmare’ as court cases collide with campaign  —  The former president is frontloading his schedule in anticipation that legal proceedings may disrupt the campaign.  —  DURHAM, New Hampshire — Donald Trump's upcoming court calendar is creating a logistical headache for his presidential campaign.

Lawsuit claims CPAC knew of past allegations of sexual misconduct by Matt Schlapp  —  Officials overseeing the Conservative Political Action Conference knew about past accusations of sexual misconduct by chairman Matt Schlapp but failed to investigate or remove him from his powerful post …

McCarthy mentee Vince Fong determined ineligible for congressional candidacy  —  California Assemblyman Vince Fong (R) isn't eligible to run for Congress in 2024, the state Secretary of State determined Friday, throwing Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) succession into question.

Why a Trump conviction might not save Biden's reelection  —  Pollsters have already started to explore what effect, if any, a criminal conviction before the election would have on Trump's support.  —  It's the go-to refrain for Democrats watching Joe Biden fall behind Donald Trump in polls: Just wait until Trump is convicted.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah  —  Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.  Sheikh Nawaf was a valued partner and true friend …

Confederate Memorial at Arlington will be removed despite GOP opposition  —  Though dozens of congressional Republicans protested the move, the Army says it will begin work in coming days  —  The U.S. Army intends to remove a Confederate memorial from Arlington National Cemetery next week …

Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to 2 Georgia election workers he defamed, jury decides  —  Washington — A federal jury on Friday ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers who were at the center of baseless claims …

‘The venom of our age’: James Carville on the danger of Mike Johnson's Christian nationalism  —  The veteran Democratic strategist discusses the ‘hypocrisy’ of his fellow Louisianan and the solace found in his own Catholic faith  —  As hard-right movements rattle or control European governments …

Sunday shows preview: Foreign aid, border bill in limbo; GOP candidates fight for Iowa  —  Aid for Ukraine and Israel in their respective wars will likely be the focus of this week's Sunday news shows, as the assistance has been in limbo as Senate Republicans demand more attention be given to the border.

A First Look at Student Loan Repayment After the Payment Pause  —  By: U.S. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal  —  After more than three years, in June 2023, Congress ended the student loan payment pause, which suspended payments and interest for the duration of the pandemic.

Joint Press Statement on Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting  —  The second U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) convened in Washington D.C. on December 15, 2023.  Established to implement President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Yoon Suk Yeol's Washington Declaration …