Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts
President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White House by calling for the House to pass a bill to…
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Austin OKs request for nearly 2,300 National Guard to stay at US Capitol through late May
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the request of the US Capitol Police to keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to support security efforts…
Continue ReadingHow much will your stimulus check be?
A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…
Continue ReadingJimmy Carter ‘saddened and angry’ over Georgia voting restriction efforts
Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is…
Continue ReadingOath Keepers founder directed Capitol rioters on January 6, Justice Department says
The founder of the Oath Keepers was giving directions before and during the US Capitol riot to alleged extremist conspirators among the right-wing…
Continue ReadingTexts show county commissioner, wealthy developer said vaccination drive for wealthy ZIP codes would give Florida governor exposure for potential 2022 reelection
Text messages show that Manatee County, Florida, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and developer Rex Jensen said a planned vaccination drive largely serving…
Continue Reading Sister of Uyghur entrepreneur believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’
Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…
Continue ReadingArkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban
Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state in 2021 to enact a near-total abortion ban — a bold step by abortion opponents seeking to renew…
Continue Reading Sister of Uyghur businessman believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’
Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…
Continue ReadingTrump State Department appointee violated his oath of office at Capitol riot, DOJ says
The Justice Department says a former Trump State Department official violated his oath of office when he allegedly pushed against a police line in…
Continue Reading Biden plans media and travel blitz to sell relief plan — and make the benefits permanent
After signing a massive but temporary expansion of the social safety net into law this week, President Joe Biden will set about convincing Americans…
Continue Reading South Dakota attorney general impeachment effort halted
Lawmakers in South Dakota voted Monday to halt their impeachment effort against the state’s attorney general, who faces three misdemeanor…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California. Personal: Birth date: March 26, 1940 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingRecord number of migrant children held in Border Patrol custody as cases climb overnight
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities intended for adults climbed on Tuesday, surpassing record highs from the…
Continue Reading Republicans clash with Biden DOJ nominee Vanita Gupta
Senate Republicans took aim at associate attorney general nominee Vanita Gupta’s past tweets at a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday,…
Continue Reading Congress moves to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House of Representatives on Monday introduced legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark bill championed by President…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court dismisses case related to Trump era ‘public charge’ rule
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal…
Continue ReadingBiden visits DC hardware store to highlight Paycheck Protection Program
President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited a hardware store in Washington, DC, to highlight the changes his administration has made to the Paycheck…
Continue ReadingDOJ asks Supreme Court to dismiss case related to Trump era “public charge” rule
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult…
Continue ReadingIowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a controversial bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return…
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