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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...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/ J. Scott Applewhite, FileHouse Republicans are mired in chaos after ousting McCarthy and rejecting Scalise. What’s next? WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House has been without a leader for more than a week after majority...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Republican Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel. (Oct. 12). AP PhotoGOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinRepublicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker but struggle to unite quickly and elect him WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans nominated Rep. Steve Scalise on Wednesday to be the next House speaker...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:President Joe Biden leaves Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown section of Washington after attending Mass, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Biden interviewed as part of special counsel...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP CaptionHamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism WASHINGTON (AP) — The Hamas militant attack on Israel and the massive retaliation it provoked from Jerusalem have thrust...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:(AP Photo/Scott Applewhite - File)Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Michael Cohen and former President Donald Trump.Getty Images/GC ImagesTrump moves to "temporarily" dismiss $500 million lawsuit against Michael Cohen Former President Donald Trump on Thursday unexpectedly dismissed a $500...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/J.Scott ApplewhiteMost 2024 GOP presidential candidates urge Republicans to stop the chaos after McCarthy’s ouster NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the top Republican candidates running for president in 2024 reacted grimly to...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership...