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34 arrested after "huge destruction by a riotous mob" in Dublin. 13 shops damaged, 11 cars damaged, 32 to appear in court.

Republican Congressman Warren Davidson is undecided on expelling George Santos, indicted on 23 felonies, despite damning House Ethics Committee report.

'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley, sentenced for Capitol riot, seeks Congress seat. Controversy erupts over his candidacy amid mixed public reactions.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman after a history of controversy and confrontation.

Former US vice president Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 presidential race, highlighting Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.

Republicans elect Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker, ending weeks of political chaos and ready to get to work.

House Republicans nominate Tom Emmer as their candidate for speaker, the third pick in three weeks. Emmer is a moderate with support for same-sex marriage and aid for Ukraine.

Electing Liz Cheney as Speaker of the House would bring stability, isolate extremists, and allow for bipartisan cooperation.

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address to rally support for his approach to conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. The speech aims to galvanize public opinion and pressure lawmakers to provide funding for the wars.

Firebrand Republican Rep. Jim Jordan loses support from more GOP colleagues as he fails to become House speaker.

Growing opposition to Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House has sparked calls to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry with new powers to get the House operational again. McHenry, who currently oversees the chamber as Speaker Pro Tempore, would be faced with challenges such as government spending fights and ongoing cryptocurrency efforts. The idea has gained support from prominent conservative figures, including three former GOP House speakers, and Democrats have also expressed support for expanding McHenry's authorities. However, the proposal faces challenges from Jordan and his allies, and the extent and duration of McHenry's powers are still up for debate.

Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is confident he will secure the necessary votes to be elected speaker of the House, despite facing opposition from some members of his own party. Jordan, a polarizing figure in American politics, will need the backing of nearly all 221 GOP lawmakers in order to hold the highest office in Congress. Multiple votes may be held to elect a speaker, as happened in January when Kevin McCarthy won after 15 ballots. Jordan and his allies are pressing House GOP members to vote for him, arguing that the chamber needs a speaker to begin moving legislation again.

Far-right Ohio Republican Jim Jordan faces an uphill battle to secure the 217 votes needed to win the House Speaker nomination.

"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a chilling horror mini-series that modernizes Edgar Allan Poe's stories and explores the corruption of the American ruling class. Comparisons to "Succession" have already begun.

House Republicans have nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker, but deep divisions within the party have delayed the election process. Scalise narrowly beat Rep. Jim Jordan in a private ballot, but it remains uncertain whether lawmakers who supported Jordan will back Scalise in a full House vote. The GOP majority is divided, and Democrats are expected to oppose the Republican nominee.

Republicans struggle to unite and elect Rep. Steve Scalise as the next House speaker following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

Lawyers representing Mike Lindell and his companies in a defamation lawsuit claim they are owed millions in legal fees.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as Congress has not passed any spending bills. A bipartisan deal is needed to keep it open.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes cutting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1, but the proposal is unlikely to pass.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a performance of Beetlejuice in Denver after causing a disturbance. She allegedly flipped off security.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces threats from the far right despite launching a formal probe of President Joe Biden.

A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.

Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio is facing a 33-year prison sentence for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack.

Two former Proud Boys leaders were sentenced to prison for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Joseph Biggs received 17 years, and Zachary Rehl received 15 years.

Proud Boys ringleader Joseph Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for conspiracy to keep Trump in power.

The sentencing for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, convicted of orchestrating the group's attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been delayed. Prosecutors are seeking 33 years behind bars.

Lake Arrowhead shopkeeper killed by gunman with far-right beliefs and anti-LGBTQ+ views; details emerge about the shooter's troubled life.

Elon Musk endorses Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's call to reduce aid to Israel, sparking controversy and boosting Ramaswamy's popularity.

Sidney Powell, charged with conspiracy to commit election fraud, continues to promote election conspiracy theories and merchandise discounts.

Argentine far-right libertarian Javier Milei shocks the country by winning the largest share of the vote in open primary elections. Can he repeat this success in the general elections?

Florida approves controversial conservative videos from PragerU for public school curriculum, raising concerns about biased education.

Israeli PM Netanyahu rushed to hospital for emergency pacemaker procedure.

Mark Zuckerberg's reputation is improving thanks to Elon Musk's behavior.

Right-wing social media speculates about gender identity of Philadelphia shooter.

Four killed, two children injured in Philadelphia shooting; adoption industry unclear.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act by referring to GOP officials and candidates as "mega MAGA Republicans," according to a government watchdog agency. Jean-Pierre will face no consequences for the violation.