Democratic Bills Could Strip Trump Secret Service Protection, Perks Over Felony

As an ex-president now with a felony on his record, Donald Trump would lose his Secret Service protection or the usual perks, like an office, of post-White House life under bills sponsored by two House Democrats. But the idea Trump could forfeit his protective detail because of his conviction on 34 state counts of falsifying … Read more

House Democrat Criticized For Accurate Trump Trial Remarks

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House Oversight Committee Postpones Hearing So Members Can Go To Donald Trump’s Trial

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists … Read more

From Disappointment To Relief: Ukrainians’ Political Triumph

Soon after Iran’s April 13 attempted airstrike on Israel — a massive bombardment of about 300 missiles and drones — a Ukrainian YouTuber couldn’t help but notice the difference in global reaction. U.S. forces, including fighter jets, joined by French and British forces, helped Israel down almost all of the incoming fire in an impressive … Read more

Republicans Warn Saving Speaker Johnson Would Be His Downfall

Faced with the possibility of a revolt within his own party if he allows a vote on helping Ukraine fend off Russia’s brutal invasion, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) may need help from Democrats to keep his job. But there’s a problem with that: Many members of his party see any hint of help from … Read more

Speaker Johnson Says He Has No Plans To Make It Harder To Boot Him

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he had no intention to try to tighten the rules for unseating House speakers — even if doing so would’ve helped him fend off a move against him. Earlier in the day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Johnson should “owes the entire conference a meeting” to talk … Read more

Speaker Johnson Defiant: ‘I’m Not Resigning’

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), facing renewed threats to his leadership, said that he will not step down and that he sees himself as a “wartime speaker.” Johnson’s remarks came as House Republicans were trying to put together a plan to vote on four high-priority items — aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and a catch-all … Read more

House Overhauls Surveillance Law Without Warrant Requirement

The House on Friday narrowly passed a bill to renew a controversial anti-terror foreign spying program over the objections of pro-privacy and civil liberties advocates. The bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a 9/11-era provision allowing U.S. agencies to keep track of foreigners abroad but that had been used to … Read more

Biden Says He’d Veto Bill Giving $17.6 Billion To Israel

President Joe Biden’s administration said Monday that if Congress sends him a national security bill singularly focused on funding Israel, he will veto it. The legislation moving through the House proposes sending $17.6 billion to Israel, separating the funds from other national security issues in Ukraine and along the U.S. border. Pushing this forward is … Read more

House Could Vote On Bill Expanding Child Tax Credit Refunds For Parents

WASHINGTON ― Millions of parents would get bigger tax refunds in the coming months from a bill the House of Representatives could vote on this week. The House Ways and Means Committee approved the legislation last week by a vote of 40 to 3, with all Republicans in support. The bill would likely pass the … Read more