Ella Lee
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Jeffrey Epstein suicide blamed on 'chronic problems' within Bureau of Prisons. What we know
Job performance failures, amplified by staffing shortages, made disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's high-profile death possible, the report said. → Read More
OnPolitics: Jeffrey Epstein suicide made possible by BOP failures, DOJ watchdog says
Jeffrey Epstein's death was facilitated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons' failure to address "chronic problems" within the agency, the report said. → Read More
Who is running for president in 2024 election? Closer look at every candidate so far.
It's already election season again in America, and the 2024 presidential contest is well underway. Meet the Democratic and Republican candidates. → Read More
The EARN IT Act poses risks to LGBTQ communities online, advocates say. Here's how
A bill meant to target child sexual abuse material online could pose risks for members of the LGBTQ community, experts told USA TODAY. → Read More
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins 2024 race. Here's why his GOP bid matters and how he could win
In a crowded primary field, Suarez' edge could be his vision for a "next-generation" GOP, with younger leaders, "generational" solutions and a more diverse cast. → Read More
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files to run for president in 2024
Former President Donald Trump is currently leading the field of presidential hopefuls, but others have also thrown their hat in the ring. → Read More
Republicans are rolling out a plan to take on student loan debt. Here's how the package could work.
Senate Republicans on Wednesday unveiled their plan to address America's student loan crisis. → Read More
House blocks push to censure Adam Schiff for alleging collusion between Donald Trump and Russia
A Republican effort to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., was blocked by the House Wednesday 225-196. → Read More
Right-wing rebels tank vote on gas stove legislation in debt ceiling deal protest
Nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers sided with Democrats to fail a vote 206-220 on legislation protecting gas stoves in protest of the debt ceiling deal. → Read More
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie launching 2024 presidential campaign
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to formally announce his bid for the nation's highest office Tuesday in New Hampshire. → Read More
Democratic lawmaker calls out Trump after he was recorded while talking about classified document
"There was a half-hearted effort to claim − by Donald Trump − that he could just magically declassify," Rep. Jamie Raskin said. → Read More
Oath Keepers are being sentenced for the Capitol riot. What to know about the far-right group members
In coming days, members of the Oath Keepers will be sentenced for crimes tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, from destruction of property to sedition. → Read More
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Before Stewart Rhodes was sentenced, police officers and congressional staffers shared tear-filled statements and lingering trauma from Jan. 6, 2021. → Read More
Who's officially running for president in 2024? Get to know the candidates
The 2024 presidential election may still be a year away, but primary races to become the Democratic or Republican nominee are already heating up. → Read More
As Title 42 expires, here's how your lawmakers want to fix the border crisis
The House will vote Thursday on the GOP's Secure the Border Act, which would restore construction on a southwest border wall and hinder asylum access. → Read More
Eight so-called fake electors took immunity deals in Ga. probe. What does that mean for Trump?
The Georgia probe development comes as local prosecutors continue to pursue a wide-ranging inquiry involving ex-President Donald Trump and his allies. → Read More
This week in politics: Clock ticking on debt limit, Title 42 as major trials wrap up
Time is running out for Democrats and Republicans to reach a deal on raising the debt limit. Meanwhile, major trials wrap up this week in politics. → Read More
DOJ seeks 25-year prison sentence for convicted Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes
The sentencing request is the first for a person convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. → Read More
Biden defends son, Hunter Biden, in first interview since announcing his reelection bid
In his first one-on-one interview since announcing a 2024 reelection bid, President Joe Biden rejected concerns over his age. → Read More
4 Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio, guilty of seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. → Read More