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Likely Democratic voters in primary states are not eager for a third White House run by Hillary Clinton, according to a new poll exclusively obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Sinema Meets With Schumer After Previously Saying She Would Not Support Him for Leadership
Senator-elect Kyrsten Sinema (D., Ariz.), who said back in July that she would not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D., N.Y.) bid to remain Democratic Party leader in the Senate, met with him and Senate-elect Jacky Rosen (D., Nev.) on Tuesday.
Judge Orders Georgia County to Accept Absentee Ballots With Birthdate Errors, Could Affect Less Than 400 Votes
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a metro Atlanta county must accept absentee ballots that were rejected because of birthdate errors, but she noted her ruling would only apply to a “small portion of the outstanding absentee ballots.”
Trump Nominates Rao to D.C. Circuit
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated current administration “Regulatory Czar” Neomi Rao to fill Brett Kavanaugh’s former seat on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
U.S. to Step Up Sanctions on Iran, ‘Squeeze Them Until the Pips Squeak’
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The United States will step up enforcement of sanctions on Iran, national security adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday, as Tehran tries to find ways to evade the restrictions in oil trade and in banking.
Ocasio-Cortez Joins Climate Change Protest Outside Pelosi’s Office
Soon-to-be congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) joined a protest Tuesday outside the office of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) as a part of a demand for legislative action on climate change.
CNN Files Lawsuit Against Trump, Top Aides After White House Revoked Acosta’s Credentials
CNN on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and top White House aides after they revoked White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials last week.
Judge Orders Review of Georgia’s Provisional Ballots, but Abrams Comeback Still Unlikely
A federal judge ruled Monday that Georgia election officials must review provisional ballots that haven’t been counted in the state’s hotly contested governor’s race.
Disbarred Attorney, Dem Candidate Only Narrowly Behind in Race for California Office
Democratic candidate Michael Schaefer, an 80-year-old disbarred attorney, trails Republican opponent Joel Anderson by less than 2,000 votes in a race for a position on California’s state board of equalization.
Trump: ‘Make France Great Again!’
President Donald Trump went after French President Emmanuel Macron’s rebuke of the United States and appeal for a European army with a call on Tuesday to “MAKE FRANCE GREAT AGAIN!”
McSally Concedes Arizona Senate Race to Sinema: ‘I’m Going to Continue to Pray for Our Success’
Rep. Martha McSally (R., Ariz.) conceded to Democratic opponent Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D., Ariz.) on Monday evening after after a slow vote count dragged on for nearly a week after voters cast their ballots last Tuesday.
Palestinian Bombings Spark Fear of New Middle East War
A recent wave of terror attacks on Israel by Palestinian militants is stoking fears in Washington, D.C., circles of a new Middle Eastern war that could further enflame the region, according to U.S. officials who worry the renewed violence could derail the Trump administration’s plans to foster peace.
L.A. County Officials Downplay Kim, Cisneros Vote-Counting ‘Misconduct’ Charges
The Los Angeles County Registrar is minimizing charges of vote-counting misconduct leveled by campaign surrogates in California’s 39th Congressional District.
Pentagon: U.S. Lacks ‘Adequate’ Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons
The United States is not equipped to combat Chinese or Russian hypersonic weapons that have the capacity to overwhelm American missile-defense systems, according to a senior Pentagon official.
Law Enforcement Comes Out Strong Against New FIRST STEP
Leaders of four law enforcement groups slammed the latest version of Senate criminal justice legislation in a Tuesday letter to lawmakers obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Kim, Cisneros Accuse Each Other of Vote-Counting ‘Misconduct’
Voters in the hard-fought contest to replace retiring Rep. Ed Royce (R., Calif.) cast their votes nearly a week ago but the campaign is still operating near full throttle, trading barbs and accusations over the tedious vote-counting process.
China’s Communist Party Expands Control Under Xi
China’s Communist Party under Xi Jinping is expanding control over the Chinese government while increasing the use of covert action influence operations, according to a forthcoming congressional report.
Lawmakers Pledge to Double Down on Bipartisan Effort to End VA Dog Testing
The Department of Veterans Affairs is facing bipartisan pushback against its decision to continue controversial, and at times fatal, experiments on dogs under a program the agency says advances medical research that potentially helps wounded veterans.
Maricopa Board Expressed Concern to Fontes Over ‘Emergency Voting’ Centers
PHOENIX, Ariz.—The chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors emailed County Recorder Adrian Fontes on the Monday before Election Day, expressing concern over the emergency voting centers Fontes established, according to the document that was obtained exclusively by the Washington Free Beacon.
New FIRST STEP Act Could Still Free Many Fentanyl Dealers
A new version of a criminal justice reform proposal could grant early release to many fentanyl dealers, the Washington Free Beacon has learned.
Maxine Waters’s Daughter Will Pocket More Than $200K For Campaign Operation
The daughter of Rep. Maxine Waters (D., Calif.) will collect more than $200,000 from her mother’s campaign after its debts are paid off for leading a lucrative slate mailer operation, Federal Election Commission filings show.
Palestinian Bombings Spark Fear of New Middle East War
A recent wave of terror attacks on Israel by Palestinian militants is stoking fears in Washington, D.C., circles of a new Middle Eastern war that could further enflame the region, according to U.S. officials who worry the renewed violence could derail the Trump administration’s plans to foster peace.
Continetti: Sinema’s Senate Win in Arizona Shows Democrats Moving to the Center ‘Is a Winning Strategy’
L.A. County Officials Downplay Kim, Cisneros Vote-Counting ‘Misconduct’ Charges
The Los Angeles County Registrar is minimizing charges of vote-counting misconduct leveled by campaign surrogates in California’s 39th Congressional District.
Pentagon: U.S. Lacks ‘Adequate’ Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons
The United States is not equipped to combat Chinese or Russian hypersonic weapons that have the capacity to overwhelm American missile-defense systems, according to a senior Pentagon official.
Sinema Meets With Schumer After Previously Saying She Would Not Support Him for Leadership
Senator-elect Kyrsten Sinema (D., Ariz.), who said back in July that she would not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D., N.Y.) bid to remain Democratic Party leader in the Senate, met with him and Senate-elect Jacky Rosen (D., Nev.) on Tuesday.
Judge Orders Georgia County to Accept Absentee Ballots With Birthdate Errors, Could Affect Less Than 400 Votes
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a metro Atlanta county must accept absentee ballots that were rejected because of birthdate errors, but she noted her ruling would only apply to a “small portion of the outstanding absentee ballots.”
Law Enforcement Comes Out Strong Against New FIRST STEP
Leaders of four law enforcement groups slammed the latest version of Senate criminal justice legislation in a Tuesday letter to lawmakers obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Trump Nominates Rao to D.C. Circuit
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated current administration “Regulatory Czar” Neomi Rao to fill Brett Kavanaugh’s former seat on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
U.S. to Step Up Sanctions on Iran, ‘Squeeze Them Until the Pips Squeak’
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The United States will step up enforcement of sanctions on Iran, national security adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday, as Tehran tries to find ways to evade the restrictions in oil trade and in banking.
Ocasio-Cortez Joins Climate Change Protest Outside Pelosi’s Office
Soon-to-be congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) joined a protest Tuesday outside the office of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) as a part of a demand for legislative action on climate change.
CNN Files Lawsuit Against Trump, Top Aides After White House Revoked Acosta’s Credentials
CNN on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and top White House aides after they revoked White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials last week.
Judge Orders Review of Georgia’s Provisional Ballots, but Abrams Comeback Still Unlikely
A federal judge ruled Monday that Georgia election officials must review provisional ballots that haven’t been counted in the state’s hotly contested governor’s race.
Disbarred Attorney, Dem Candidate Only Narrowly Behind in Race for California Office
Democratic candidate Michael Schaefer, an 80-year-old disbarred attorney, trails Republican opponent Joel Anderson by less than 2,000 votes in a race for a position on California’s state board of equalization.
Kim, Cisneros Accuse Each Other of Vote-Counting ‘Misconduct’
Voters in the hard-fought contest to replace retiring Rep. Ed Royce (R., Calif.) cast their votes nearly a week ago but the campaign is still operating near full throttle, trading barbs and accusations over the tedious vote-counting process.
Trump: ‘Make France Great Again!’
President Donald Trump went after French President Emmanuel Macron’s rebuke of the United States and appeal for a European army with a call on Tuesday to “MAKE FRANCE GREAT AGAIN!”
