Trump-era limits on asylum claims for victims of domestic and gang violence removed
The Justice Department on Wednesday reversed two Trump-era immigration decisions that narrowed who could qualify for asylum, including an opinion…
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House quickly moves to pass Senate bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on legislation that would establish June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday…
Continue Reading Bipartisan group has miles to go on infrastructure talks
Despite having announced a deal last week on an infrastructure package, members of the bipartisan Senate group and members of leadership argue there…
Continue Reading US Marshals Service has manpower shortage as it faces rising threats against judges, report says
The US Marshals Service, the agency tasked with protecting federal judges and finding fugitives, is facing major staffing and operational challenges…
Continue ReadingDemocrats woo Manchin on major voting bill in bid to win unified party support
Senate Democrats are engaged in a quiet courtship of West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin in an effort to garner unified party support for a sweeping…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden gave Putin custom aviator sunglasses during summit
President Joe Biden gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a pair of custom aviator sunglasses made by Randolph USA during their summit on…
Continue Reading READ: Manchin’s list of proposed changes for S1 elections bill
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Wednesday he wouldn’t rule out supporting S1 — the sweeping elections overhaul bill…
Continue ReadingEducation Department says Title IX protections apply to LGBTQ students
The Education Department on Wednesday issued guidance that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a…
Continue Reading Liberal-funded ads call for Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Calls for liberal Justice Stephen Breyer to retire when the annual Supreme Court session ends in a few weeks are intensifying, following Sen. Mitch…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: June 14, 1946 Birth place: New York,…
Continue ReadingManchin won’t commit to voting for an infrastructure bill without GOP support: ‘I don’t think that’s fair’
Sen. Joe Manchin, a key Democratic swing vote, would not commit on Wednesday to backing an infrastructure package along straight party lines,…
Continue Reading Biden cancels $500 million in student debt for victims of for-profit school fraud
The Department of Education is canceling $500 million in student loan debt for 18,000 former ITT Tech students defrauded by the now defunct…
Continue Reading Nothing Justice Stephen Breyer has said publicly suggests he’s ready to quit
Every day another voice adds to the groundswell of pressure on 82-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer to retire when the annual Supreme Court session…
Continue Reading READ: Biden and Putin issue joint statement following historic Geneva summit
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement following their historic summit on Wednesday. Read the statement…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden says he told Putin ‘we need to have some basic rules of the road’ to have stable relationship
President Joe Biden said he focused on human rights and obtaining a stable relationship with Russia during the highest-stakes talks of his long…
Continue Reading Kelly Loeffler considers running again for Senate in Georgia
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia met with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday, as she considers whether to wage a rematch…
Continue ReadingPutin says he and Biden had a constructive summit after historic talks in Geneva
The highest-stakes talks of President Joe Biden’s long career ended Wednesday in Geneva without any open hostility between himself and Russian…
Continue Reading Harris lays out voting rights strategy as she meets with Texas lawmakers
Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday that all American citizens should have the unequivocal right to vote during a high-profile meeting…
Continue Reading21 Republicans vote no on bill to award Congressional Gold Medal for January 6 police officers
Despite the House and Senate coming to an agreement that will award the Congressional Gold Medal to the officers who defended the Capitol, 21 House…
Continue ReadingSenate unanimously passes a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US holiday commemorating the…
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