Homeland Security reverses Trump-era DNA collection plan for immigration vetting
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday withdrew Trump-era plans to vastly expand the collection of biometric data, including DNA samples,…
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Covid-19 outbreak at US diplomatic mission in India worsens as State Department allows some employees to depart
There has been an outbreak of more than 200 cases of coronavirus at the US diplomatic mission in India, a source tells CNN, as the State Department…
Continue ReadingDemocrats on Federal Election Commission denounce group’s decision not to punish Trump over hush money payment to Stormy Daniels
Two Democrats on the Federal Election Commission are criticizing Republican members after the commission deadlocked and did not take action against…
Continue Reading Biden administration details plans to conserve 30% of US land and water by 2030
The Biden administration on Thursday outlined in a new report how it aims to achieve its goal of conserving 30% of America’s lands and waters…
Continue ReadingAs Trump loyalty trumps ideology, conservatives hold their noses for Stefanik
Even as Rep. Elise Stefanik has consolidated her position as the likely replacement for Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican, her voting…
Continue Reading The ‘headache’ Trump left behind for Biden on the White House lawn
The project that’s currently tearing up the White House’s South Lawn initially landed on Donald Trump’s desk. The White House was…
Continue Reading ‘Not who we are as a country’: Elise Stefanik once harshly blasted Trump’s rhetoric and policies
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, one of former President Donald Trump’s loudest defenders in Congress, once harshly attacked Trump over both his…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina and Montana to end all pandemic unemployment benefits for jobless residents
South Carolina is joining Montana in ending federal pandemic unemployment benefits for its residents next month. The Republican governors of both…
Continue Reading Who’s who in the Giuliani-Ukraine search warrants?
The Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Rudy Giuliani involves an international cast of characters: Trump White House allies,…
Continue ReadingLawyer blames ‘Foxitis’ for his US Capitol riot client’s actions, as another defendant derails hearings with profane outbursts
Alleged US Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio was hooked on Fox News and developed “Foxitis,” his lawyer said Thursday in a virtual hearing…
Continue ReadingAtlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won’t run for reelection
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced late Thursday night that she will not run for reelection this year. “As (husband) Derek and I have…
Continue Reading War veteran indicted alongside Steve Bannon in fraud case faces new federal charges in Florida
A triple amputee war veteran who was indicted last year along with Steve Bannon and two others, in an alleged scheme to defraud donors to a…
Continue ReadingAlmost a million people signed up for Obamacare coverage through April after Biden reopened exchanges
Almost a million people signed up for 2021 health insurance coverage on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange during the first 10 weeks of…
Continue Reading Average time for unaccompanied children in CBP custody down more than 75%
Unaccompanied migrant children now spend an average of around 24 hours in Border Patrol custody, a Biden administration official said Thursday, down…
Continue ReadingUS weighs unfreezing $1 billion in Iranian funds
The Biden administration is weighing unfreezing $1 billion in Iranian funds that the country could use for humanitarian relief, amid the negotiations…
Continue ReadingMontana to end all pandemic unemployment benefits for jobless residents
Montana will soon stop paying federal pandemic unemployment benefits to its residents, opting instead to provide $1,200 return-to-work bonuses. It is…
Continue ReadingBlinken says US ‘actively looking’ at boosting security cooperation with Ukraine during trip to Kiev
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is “actively looking” at strengthening security assistance to Ukraine as…
Continue Reading Capitol riot defendant asks judge for permission to call his mother, a co-defendant, on Mother’s Day
A Capitol riot defendant has asked a federal judge for permission to call his mother, his Capitol riot co-defendant, on Mother’s Day. Eric…
Continue ReadingUS Army will allow female soldiers to wear ponytails in all uniforms
The US Army announced a change to its grooming policy on Thursday, allowing female soldiers to wear ponytails in all uniforms. In January, the Army…
Continue ReadingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs restrictive voting bill
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning signed into law a controversial voting bill aimed at curbing access to mail-in voting in the…
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