White House task force warns some Covid-19 strains ‘may have evolved into a more transmissible virus’
The White House coronavirus task force again suggested the existence of “more transmissible” strains of Covid-19 and a “much more…
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Biden no longer taking Amtrak to inauguration amid security concerns
President-elect Joe Biden will no longer take the Amtrak to Washington next week to be sworn in as president, two officials familiar with the…
Continue Reading Metal detectors infuriate lawmakers as some Republicans erupt over new measures
The decision to require members of Congress to walk through metal detectors in the wake of last week’s deadly siege has further inflamed…
Continue Reading These are the members calling for impeachment or the 25th Amendment to be invoked
The vast majority of Democratic lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office either through impeachment or the 25th…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Jim Jordan’s misleading claim he never said the election was stolen
On Monday, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump in his fight against the 2020 election results, received the Medal of…
Continue Reading Abortion drug ruling highlights Trump’s wins on the Supreme Court ‘shadow docket’
The Supreme Court’s action Tuesday limiting access to an abortion drug highlights its pattern of letting the Trump administration enforce…
Continue Reading Biden to nominate ex-UN Ambassador Samantha Power to lead US humanitarian aid agency
President-elect Joe Biden intends to nominate former US diplomat and longtime human rights advocate Samantha Power to lead the United States Agency…
Continue Reading Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot arrested, law enforcement official says
A rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested Wednesday…
Continue Reading Head of US vaccine effort resigns at request of incoming Biden administration but will stay through transition
Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui has submitted his resignation at the request of the incoming Biden administration, a…
Continue Reading Biden team to produce prime-time inauguration television special
President-elect Joe Biden’s team is producing a celebrity-filled prime-time special for the night of his inauguration in lieu of the…
Continue Reading Military Joint Chiefs condemn ‘sedition and insurrection’ at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security
America’s most senior military leaders condemned the violent invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminded service members of their…
Continue Reading Trump’s actions in last days as President increase his legal jeopardy
President Donald Trump’s actions during his final days in office have significantly increased his exposure to potential criminal prosecution,…
Continue Reading Mississippi ratifies and raises its new state flag over the state Capitol for the first time
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday ratified the new state flag, and Mississippi flew its new banner over the state Capitol for the first time,…
Continue Reading Pentagon authorizes arming of National Guard members supporting Capitol security
National Guard members supporting US Capitol security in Washington, DC, ahead of Inauguration Day will be armed, the Department of Defense announced…
Continue Reading Congress made PPP more flexible, but businesses say it’s not enough
Congress has made the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible and given priority to the smallest, hardest-hit businesses, but the long-awaited…
Continue Reading McConnell believes impeachment push will help rid Trump from the GOP, but has not said if he will vote to convict
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated that he believes that impeaching President Donald Trump will make it easier to get rid of the…
Continue Reading Pompeo cancels Europe trip after Luxembourg snub
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled a trip to Europe this week after being snubbed by officials in Luxembourg in the wake of the deadly assault…
Continue Reading Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so
Vice President Mike Pence made clear Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office, in…
Continue Reading Final days bring new urgency to Trump’s desire to pardon himself and his children
President Donald Trump has discussed issuing pardons for himself and his children with new urgency since the attack on the US Capitol, multiple…
Continue Reading READ: Pelosi statement naming impeachment managers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named nine members of her caucus to be impeachment managers to argue the Democrats’ case in the Senate once the…
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