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Sen. Lindsey Graham: Biden review of bungled Afghanistan withdrawal a ‘political whitewash’

Sen. Lindsey Graham charged President Biden on Sunday with trying to rewrite the history of the administration's bungled and chaotic 2021 exit from Afghanistan to end America's longest war.

April 9, 2023

Ousted Tennessee lawmakers eye return by way of appointment or special election

Two Democrats expelled from the Tennessee Legislature last week by more than two-thirds of their GOP colleagues say they plan to return to their seats either by being reappointed by county officials or through special elections.

April 9, 2023

Trump attorney: Criticisms of judge’s family ‘were not something personal’

An attorney for former President Donald Trump said Sunday that his client's criticism of the judge who is presiding over his New York grand jury indictment was not meant to be personal.

April 9, 2023

Biden HHS secretary says ignoring court order against abortion pill is ‘on the table’

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Sunday that the Biden administration is considering ignoring an order by a federal judge in Texas blocking the government's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.

April 9, 2023

Biden vetoes measure seeking to rollback EPA authority on waterways

President Biden vetoed legislation Thursday aimed at scuttling a new administration rule giving the federal government more power over small waterways, a regulation that critics fear will jeopardize farmland.

April 6, 2023

Few Americans know how the U.S. consumes and produces energy

Most Americans don't know how much the U.S. relies on petroleum for its energy needs, despite soaring prices dominating the headlines, according to a poll from Texas electricity provider Payless Power that was first shared with The Washington Times.

April 6, 2023

Harris to unveil record solar energy project amid feud with Congress over solar tariffs

Vice President Kamala Harris will head to Georgia on Thursday to announce that one of the nation's leading solar companies will embark on the largest-ever community solar project to build 2.5 million panels that will power up to 140,000 homes in several states.

April 6, 2023

Biden reignites furor over electric vehicle tax credits

The Biden administration is walking a tightrope attempting to dole out new, hefty tax credits for electric vehicles in a way that makes climate hawks, automakers and foreign trade allies happy.

April 5, 2023

Manchin unloads on climate activists after major natural gas pipeline suffers another setback

A $6.2 billion natural gas pipeline project in Virginia and West Virginia is once again in limbo after a federal appeals court ruled the Mountain Valley Pipeline must halt construction over a water permit.

April 4, 2023

Biden extends an olive branch to coal country

President Biden is looking to woo energy communities long dependent on the fossil fuel industry -- particularly those with coal workers who are out of jobs -- with economic incentives to go green from Democrats' tax-and-climate spending law.

April 4, 2023

Jen Psaki tells Democrats not to ‘celebrate’ or ‘brag’ about Trump indictment

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki warned Democrats on Sunday against cheering on the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

April 2, 2023

Manchin tiptoes around Trump indictment: ‘No one’s above the law, but no one should be targeted’

Sen. Joe Manchin III walked a fine line Sunday on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, saying it's a "very sad time for America" and that the case may be improperly influenced by politics.

April 2, 2023

America split on whether Trump indictment is ‘serious’

Half of Americans believe the charges against former President Donald Trump are "very" or "somewhat serious," according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll released Sunday.

April 2, 2023

Trump attorney says indictment is ‘political persecution’

Joe Tacopina, an attorney for Donald Trump, said Sunday that the indictment against the former president and 2024 White House hopeful would not have happened if it were not for his political stature.

April 2, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan weighs subpoenaing Manhattan DA over Trump indictment

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said Sunday that the chamber's Republican majority is weighing whether to subpoena Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over a grand jury indicting former President Donald Trump.

April 2, 2023

Ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson jumps into presidential race

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his campaign for president on Sunday, making him the fourth Republican to throw his hat into the race.

April 2, 2023

Democrats divided on Biden’s tariffs pause on Chinese solar panels

President Biden's pause of tariffs on Chinese solar panels is splitting Democrats into dueling camps: climate hawks and China hawks.

March 31, 2023

House Dems cross aisle to slap down Biden climate change agenda, pass bipartisan energy bill

The House has passed a sprawling energy package that was championed by Republicans as a fix to soaring energy prices, and the bill garnered the support of four Democrats.

March 30, 2023

House GOP eyes Democratic defectors on energy bill as leverage over Biden

House Republicans are on the cusp of passing a sprawling energy package with the support of Democrats, in what will be a major legislative win that GOP lawmakers say will give them increased leverage against Senate Democrats and President Biden.

March 29, 2023

Biden suffers new bipartisan blow as Senate rolls back EPA authority

The Senate passed a measure Wednesday to reject President Biden's new rule to expand the federal government's jurisdiction over streams and wetlands, marking the latest congressional rebuke for the president and setting the stage for his second veto.

March 29, 2023