National Politics
Trump issues executive order requiring ‘beautiful’ federal architecture
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature “beautiful” architecture,…
Continue Reading Here’s which Biden Cabinet and other top roles haven’t been announced yet
President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key roles in his incoming administration, including attorney general, labor secretary and…
Continue Reading House approves $900 billion Covid rescue package, sending it to the Senate
The House of Representatives on Monday passed a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…
Continue Reading Biden poised to nominate Connecticut education chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Connecticut education commissioner Miguel Cardona as his education secretary, two people familiar…
Continue Reading West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades
The US Military Academy at West Point is dealing with the fallout from a major cheating incident involving 73 cadets, the largest cheating episode at…
Continue Reading White House considers Covid testing requirement for travelers from UK
The White House is considering requiring travelers from the United Kingdom to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before arriving in the…
Continue Reading White House considers testing requirement for travelers from the United Kingdom
The White House is considering requiring travelers from the United Kingdom to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before arriving in the…
Continue Reading State Department reverts to Phase 1 Covid-19 restrictions amid nationwide surge in cases
The State Department is reverting back to Phase 1 Covid-19 guidelines, which include limiting travel to mission critical trips and putting…
Continue Reading US Navy sails nuclear submarine through Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine USS Georgia transited the Strait of Hormuz Monday accompanied by two additional American…
Continue Reading Biden to receive Covid-19 vaccine Monday
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to receive the first dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in public on Monday. Biden’s…
Continue Reading Fauci says he would advise against additional restrictions on UK travel as country grapples with new coronavirus variant
US public health officials are not currently advising the White House to intensify restrictions on travel from the United Kingdom, even as a slew of…
Continue Reading House Democrats subpoena HHS and CDC directors for documents in political interference investigation
House Democrats on Monday subpoenaed Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Robert E. Lee statue removed from US Capitol
Virginia’s statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was removed from the US Capitol overnight Sunday, Gov. Ralph Northam’s office…
Continue Reading Dennis Hastert Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Dennis Hastert, former Republican speaker of the House. Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money…
Continue ReadingTrump takes Florida in a big win for his pathway to reelection
President Donald Trump will win the crucial swing state of Florida, whose 29 electoral votes were considered critical to his reelection…
Continue ReadingDebate commission to mute candidates during their opponent’s initial responses
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones muted during portions of the second and final presidential…
Continue ReadingMitch McConnell warns Democrats that overhauling filibuster rules will lead to ‘completely scorched earth Senate’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a stark warning Tuesday about how Republicans would grind the chamber to a halt if Democrats changed the…
Continue ReadingColonial Pipeline says some smaller lines back online, but main pipeline still down after cyberattack
Colonial Pipeline Company, which was the recent victim of a ransomware cybersecurity attack, says it is working to develop a restart plan for its…
Continue ReadingCongress finally moves to stop surprise medical billing as part of spending deal
Congress has finally addressed one of Americans’ biggest health care headaches: surprise medical billing. Lawmakers included a bipartisan,…
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