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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Supporters of Issue 1 cheer at a watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Democrats win in several states on abortion rights and other highlights from Tuesday’s elections Democrats have a lot...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoTrump lashes out from the witness stand at judge, NY attorney general as he testifies in fraud trial NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Donald Trump sparred with a New York judge and slammed the state attorney general suing him...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., at the Capitol on Thursday.J. Scott Applewhite / APTop House Republicans defend IRS cuts in GOP-led Israel aid bill House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Abir Sultan/APIsrael will keep...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/J.Scott ApplewhiteHouse approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Jess RapfogelVoters are skeptical of Biden’s age. But Trump’s notable flubs risk drawing unwelcome attention, too WASHINGTON (AP) — To hear Donald Trump tell it, President Joe Biden is so senile that he doesn’t know...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoTrump signaled to extremist groups on Jan. 6, experts testify in Colorado 14th Amendment case The attorneys attempting to paint former President Trump as an insurrectionist in order to get him banned from the ballot...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureIsrael pushes deeper into Gaza and frees Hamas captive; Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into Gaza on Monday, advancing in tanks and...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureCourt arguments begin in effort to bar Trump from presidential ballot under ‘insurrection’ clause DENVER (AP) — The campaign to use the U.S. Constitution’s “insurrection” clause to bar former President Donald...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria (AP Photo/Lolita Baldor)US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureBiden meets with new Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House to discuss aid for Israel and Ukraine WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden met with new House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic leader Hakeem...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:After a tumultuous weekslong quest for a new leader, Republicans have chosen Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. (Oct. 25) AP Screen CaptureMike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana. (Jonathan Newton-Pool/Getty Images)Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos WASHINGTON — Another Republican is prepared to throw his...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Marin Corp. Lt. General James Glynn. Cpl. Mitchell Johnson/USMC via APPentagon rushes defenses and advisers to Middle East as Israel’s ground assault in Gaza looms WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has sent military advisers...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Nathan HowardUS worried about more 'attacks on our troops' in Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war: Austin Israeli officials have long said they take steps to spare civilians but have acknowledged that because Hamas embeds...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureHouse Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans abruptly dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Alex BrandonRepublicans are facing death threats as the election for speaker gets mired in personal feuds WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the thing that was supposed to make Rep. Jim Jordan the 56th speaker of the House. An...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced a heaping...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:(J. Scott Applewhite/AP)Jim Jordan struggles in Speakership vote House Republicans are struggling to elect a Speaker after their latest nominee, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), lost 20 GOP votes on his first...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoTrump has narrow gag order imposed on him by federal judge overseeing 2020 election subversion case WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump in Washington...