Some Republicans in the U. S. House of Representatives are ready to block Trump's attempt to appoint Matt Goetz as Attorney General during the off-session. To implement the plan, Trump needs the support of the Speaker and almost all Republicans in the House.
Donald Trump calls senators to ask them to support Matt Goetz's nomination for US Attorney General. The Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations against Goetz, who needs majority support to be confirmed.
The witness testified to the US House of Representatives Ethics Committee about Matt Goetz's sexual relationship with a minor. Getz, who has been nominated by Trump to be Attorney General, denies all allegations.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins to the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, who currently serves as a chaplain in the US Air Force Reserve, was a member of the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.
Democrat Tim Kaine said that additional funding for Ukraine is likely to be approved before the change of government. House Republicans may block the initiative because of Trump's position.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
The current Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, received unanimous support from the Republican Party. The final vote on his candidacy will take place early in the new year.
President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the White House to discuss the transition of power with incumbent President Joe Biden. The meeting took place in the Oval Office after Trump's victory in the last election.
Decision Desk HQ predicts a victory for the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives. The Republicans already have a majority in the Senate and can gain control of both houses of Congress.
Nancy Pelosi said Biden's late decision to withdraw from the presidential race hurt Democrats. She said an early exit could have given other candidates a chance in open primaries.
The head of the Institute of American Studies assessed the chances of an understanding between Zelenskyy and Trump as high. According to him, the absence of personal enmity can help avoid territorial concessions.
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson won the election in the fourth district of Louisiana. He declared his desire to retain the post of speaker if the Republicans control the lower house.
Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender congresswoman, winning the election in Delaware. The 34-year-old politician will represent her home state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A bipartisan group of U. S. congressmen asked Biden to allow Poland to use air defense over Ukraine. The lawmakers believe this is necessary to protect NATO's borders and support Ukraine.
A California state court has sentenced David DePaul to life in prison for assaulting Nancy Pelosi's husband. Earlier, a federal court had already sentenced him to 30 years behind bars.
A judge has released partially redacted documents in the Trump case regarding interference in the 2020 election. The materials contain evidence that prosecutors can use in court, including Trump's publications and witness testimony.
Mike Johnson said he has “no appetite” for continued support for Ukraine. He believes that Trump will be able to end the conflict by calling Putin, unlike a potential Kamala Harris presidency.
President Zelenskyy said he could only discuss ambassadorial issues with the speaker of the Ukrainian parliament. He also denied that his visits to the United States were linked to the election campaign.
During his visit to the United States, Zelenskyy outlined a plan for victory and asked for permission to use long-range missiles.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the United States has been extended for another day.
President Zelenskyy meets with Biden at the White House. They will discuss the details of the Victory Plan, agree on positions and approaches, as well as new US aid of $7.9 billion.
The Ukrainian delegation rejected a proposal to meet with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago to avoid interference in the US election campaign. Instead, a meeting was proposed on neutral territory, but the talks broke down.
President Zelenskyy will meet with leaders of both parties in the US Senate and House of Representatives on September 26. They will discuss support for Ukraine and its needs in confronting Russia.
Mike Johnson was unable to schedule a meeting with the President of Ukraine due to his work commitments. He also expressed regret over the letter dismissing the Ukrainian ambassador, calling it a “terrible development.
Mike Johnson accused Oksana Markarova of being unreliable and ineffective as a diplomat. He called on President Zelensky to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.
The United States is preparing a major new military aid package for Ukraine, but its delivery may be delayed. The Pentagon has $5.9 billion in aid left, which expires in two weeks.
Members of the U. S. House of Representatives asked the Speaker to include assistance to Ukraine in the President's authorization resolution. They emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for US security.
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko met with a delegation of U. S. congressmen to discuss Ukraine's preparations for the fall and winter and the protection of energy facilities.
The President of Ukraine met with a delegation of the U. S. House of Representatives. They discussed air defense and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Some Republicans in the US Congress are criticizing Donald Trump's choice of Senator Jay DeVance as vice president. They believe that this choice could harm the party's chances of winning in November.