Republican businessman Eric Hovde conceded defeat on Monday in the closely contested Wisconsin U.S. Senate race, ending speculation over a potential recount. Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin was declared the winner by approximately 29,000 votes, with Hovde alleging that a Democrat-backed third-party candidate undermined his campaign.
South Dakota Senator John Thune has warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) of potential sanctions if it continues its pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thune’s statement comes as he prepares to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader in January 2025, should Republicans regain the chamber.
The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Dr. Richard Besser suggested that optional vaccination standards violate a "social contract."
Timothy Michael Scouton, 64, a head election judge in Badoura Township, Minnesota, has been arrested and charged with two felony counts for allegedly allowing 11 unregistered voters to cast ballots in the 2024 election.
Guatemalan Congressman Héctor Aldana, of the conservative Vamos party, made a bold statement this week by wearing a red pro-Trump hat during a Congressional session to celebrate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory.
MSNBC host Joy Reid, known for her far-left commentary, has joined the exodus of progressives leaving the social media platform X following President Trump's recent victory.
