Biden elevates White House science post to Cabinet level
President-elect Joe Biden is elevating the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to a Cabinet-level position, a move…
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Biden outlines plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday outlined a plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to the US population that includes opening up eligibility to get…
Continue ReadingTrump’s Pentagon chief says he ‘cannot wait to leave’ his job
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, who will leave office in less than a week. stated that he ‘cannot wait to leave this…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrat says lawmakers bringing guns to Capitol would be ‘a danger to the other members’
Rep. John Garamendi said Friday that he was concerned that fellow representatives who want to be armed at the Capitol were a threat to him and other…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrat says armed lawmakers ‘a danger to the other members of the Congress’
Rep. John Garamendi said Friday that he was concerned that fellow representatives who want to be armed at the Capitol were a threat to him and other…
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A combat veteran thrust back into action during the Capitol attack grapples with what’s next
Rep. Jason Crow didn’t expect to vote to impeach a US President twice in when he came to Congress. The Colorado Democrat certainly didn’t…
Continue Reading Manhattan DA expands criminal investigation into Trump Organization finances to include family compound in Westchester County
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has expanded its criminal investigation into the Trump Organization’s finances to include the…
Continue ReadingTrailblazing firefighter hopes to inspire unity when she recites Pledge of Allegiance at Biden’s inauguration
When Andrea Hall leads the nation in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at Joe Biden’s inauguration next week, she’ll not only represent…
Continue ReadingDespite Trump administration promise, there appear to be no more ‘reserve’ 2nd vaccine doses to release
Hopes of a surge in Covid-19 vaccine shipments under a new policy to release second doses held in reserve appear to be evaporating — with the…
Continue ReadingTillerson slams Trump as Pompeo sings his praises
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson painted a scathing picture of his old boss President Donald Trump as someone who made uninformed decisions…
Continue Reading Pelosi expected to send article of impeachment to Senate next week
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to send the House’s impeachment article to the Senate next week, according to a source familiar with her…
Continue Reading GOP Sen. Lankford appeals to Black constituents after sowing doubt about election
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, under pressure from his Black constituents over his decision to initially support objections to Congress’…
Continue ReadingPelosi announces retired lieutenant general to lead review of ‘security infrastructure’ after Capitol attack
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday announced that retired Lt. General Russel Honoré will lead a review of the “security…
Continue Reading New security bulletin says domestic extremists most likely threat to inauguration
Domestic extremists pose the most likely threat to the presidential inauguration, particularly those who believe the incoming administration is…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to retire ‘Operation Warp Speed’ moniker
The incoming Biden administration plans to retire the name for the coronavirus vaccine effort under President Donald Trump — Operation Warp…
Continue Reading Biden to outline plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans Friday
President-elect Joe Biden will outline his plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to the US population on Friday at an event in Wilmington, Delaware,…
Continue Reading Biden builds out communications staff with chief photographer and deputy press secretary
The incoming Biden administration appointed a dozen communications staffers on Friday, including deputy press secretary and chief photographer. The…
Continue ReadingBiden picks former FDA commissioner to lead US vaccine effort
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Dr. David Kessler, a former head of the US Food and Drug Administration, to lead federal Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading‘Kill him with his own gun’: Police describe facing the mob at the Capitol
As DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone lay on the ground at the US Capitol building, stunned and injured, he knew a group of rioters were…
Continue ReadingMembers of Congress fear for their lives and security after deadly riot, sources say
There is growing concern about security on Capitol Hill, as well as worries from lawmakers facing threats to their personal safety, law enforcement…
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