Mike Johnson: Republicans got a Speaker elected. Now begins the hard part
Despite the applause as Mike Johnson won the gavel, the party must show it can stop infighting and govern.
2023-10-26 04:22
Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.
2023-10-26 02:15
Richard Roundtree: Shaft lead actor dies at 81
Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.
2023-10-25 10:29
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
The Louisiana congressman was selected after three rounds of voting on Tuesday evening.
2023-10-25 10:18
NHL drops ban on rainbow-coloured Pride hockey stick tape
The National Hockey League ban had sparked criticism from players and LGBT activists.
2023-10-25 10:17
'Heck of a reunion': Donald Trump silent as Michael Cohen dishes dirt
Five years after they last met, the ex-president and his self-described fixer were reunited in court.
2023-10-25 05:19
Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker
But the Minnesota congressman may face difficulty winning votes from allies of ex-President Donald Trump.
2023-10-25 00:47
Michael Cohen: Trump's former 'fixer' to testify in NY fraud case
Outside court, Mr Trump says Michael Cohen is "a proven liar". Cohen says the case is about "accountability".
2023-10-25 00:15
Donald Trump looms large in choosing new House Speaker
The former President has so far not publicly endorsed a new candidate after Jim Jordan dropped out.
2023-10-24 22:58
Legal bid to give Lockerbie families access to Masud trial
Prosecutors want relatives of bombing victims to be able to listen to the trial of accused Abu Agila Masud.
2023-10-24 06:26
Nashville police chief’s son on run for shooting two officers
The Nashville police chief says he has minimal contact with his son, who he said is a convicted felon
2023-10-24 03:20
How far would US go to defend Israel?
With the scars of past entanglements in the region still being felt, there are limits to US involvement.
2023-10-24 00:59