Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
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U.S. economy was stronger in third quarter than initially thought
Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, economy grew at 2.9% annual rate from July through September.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
What Hollywood gets right — and wrong — about the CIA
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell speaks with John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea, former CIA officers and co-founders of Spycraft Entertainment, about how Hollywood portrasy the CIA.
Former White House deputy chief of staff meets with Jan. 6 committee
He was the subject of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's explosive public testimony to the committee earlier this year.
Hispanic Caucus calls for more Latino songs in National Recording Registry
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus says only 3.8% of works in the registry were recorded by Latino musicians.
Biden meets with congressional leaders to discuss year-end agenda
House and Senate leaders said they plan to take up a bill quickly to avert a national rail strike before Dec. 9.
Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
Iran general says over 300 people killed in protests
Iran has for the first time reported that more than 300 people have died in over two months of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in suit stemming from 2020 election
Civil rights groups and three Michigan asked the judge to allow them to file an amended complaint against Trump.
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Connecticut faces steep cost of pandemic bonus pay for essential workers
Greater-than-expected demand for promised bonus checks for frontline workers who worked during the pandemic has forced the Connecticut General Assembly to figure out how to cover the higher cost.
Supreme Court hears challenge to rules narrowing ICE arrests
The rules instruct ICE agents to prioritize the arrest of immigrants with serious criminal records, those deemed to pose a national security risk and migrants who recently entered the U.S. illegally.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
