Hunter charges hit Biden emotionally, but political impact unclear
New criminal charges filed against U.S. President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, last week are difficult emotionally for him as he runs for re-election in 2024 but could also undercut one main assertion of his rival Donald Trump: that Biden controls the Department of Justice.
US asks Supreme Court to review Trump’s immunity claim to speed 2020 election case
The U.S. Special Counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat asked the Supreme Court on Monday to launch fast-track review of the former president’s immunity claim.
US concerned about reports Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon attack
The United States is concerned about reports Israel used U.S.-supplied white phosphorus munitions in an October attack in southern Lebanon, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.
Trump increases polling lead in Iowa ahead of first Republican contest
Donald Trump has a huge and expanded lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination in a new poll in Iowa, the state that kicks off the party’s nominating contest on Jan. 15.
US Air Force moves to discipline 15 personnel related to leak case
The United States Air Force moved to discipline 15 personnel over the leaking of classified military information allegedly by Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, the military said on Monday.
White House, Congress scramble on last-minute deals on Ukraine and US immigration
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will make his case for more U.S. aid for the war against Russia during meetings in Washington this week, as lawmakers struggle for a deal that would link funding for Kyiv with domestic immigration controls.
Harvard faculty rally around beleaguered university president Claudine Gay
Several hundred faculty members at Harvard University on Sunday signed a petition asking school administrators to not bend to political pressure to fire the school’s president over her Congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus.
Tennessee looks to recovery after string of deadly tornadoes
Emergency crews worked on Sunday to check, clear and restore power to areas hard-hit by severe storms and tornadoes that claimed the lives of at least six people and left a trail of destruction in Tennessee this weekend.
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Tennessee tornadoes leave at least 6 dead, tens of thousands without power
Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee left at least six people dead on Saturday and caused what local emergency services described as extensive damage with tens of thousands of residents without power.