The job of a secret service agent is one of incredible responsibility. Former agent Cory Allen joined Cheddar News to share his experience after more than a decade in the role. He talked about what it was like being a gay man tasked with protecting world leaders like President Barack Obama.
With a government shutdown five days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.
Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey announced on Saturday that he will run against Sen. Robert Menendez in the state’s Democratic primary for Senate next year, saying he feels compelled to run against the three-term senator after he and his wife were indicted on sweeping corruption charges.
