Disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos is facing 7 years in prison and over $300k in restitution after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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- Trump signals he will press Canadian leader on trade deficitby Tom Howell Jr. on May 6, 2025 at 4:06 pm
President Trump teed up a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday by saying he plans to press his northern neighbor on why the U.S. has a big trade deficit with Canada and supplies benefits such as military protection.
- AOC opts out of race for Dems' top Oversight Committee spotby Alex Miller on May 6, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat and Squad leader, has decided not to relaunch a bid for a coveted position on the House Oversight Committee.
- House GOP releases biting report on FBI's handling of 2017 congressional baseball shootingby Kerry Picket on May 6, 2025 at 3:18 pm
House Republicans released a scathing report scrutinizing the FBI's investigation and initial conclusion related to the 2017 congressional baseball shooting targeting GOP lawmakers.
- Bessent: Trade deals could be done this week but no formal talks yet with Chinaby Tom Howell Jr. on May 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said trade negotiations with 17 of America's 18 largest trading partners are proceeding well and could result in formal deals before the weekend.
- Hegseth orders sweeping cuts to 4-star generalsby Mike Glenn on May 6, 2025 at 2:42 pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered a 20% across-the-board reduction in the number of four-star generals and admirals as part of what he said was the most comprehensive review of America's military command structure since the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 that reorganized the Pentagon.