A intense war of words has erupted between White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as the government shutdown stretches into its third week — and the political temperature in Washington continues to climb. It began when Leavitt, during a recent press briefing, accused the Democratic Party of “catering … Read more
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt traded barbs on Friday. (Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images; Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)
Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has commuted the prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., in a move that immediately reignited debate across Washington and the country. Santos, who pleaded guilty to multiple campaign finance violations and had been serving a seven-year sentence, will now be released early following Trump’s decision … Read more
The standoff in Washington has stretched into its 15th day, with House Speaker Mike Johnson launching a sharp rebuke at Democrats, accusing them of “political nonsense” as the government shutdown continues to strain federal workers, service members, and everyday Americans. The Louisiana Republican, backed by key House GOP members in battleground districts, said his party … Read more