Biden expected to tout reaching 200 million shots since taking office
President Joe Biden is expected to tout the United States administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine shots since he took office in remarks on…
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Suspected Chinese hackers exploited Pulse Secure VPN to compromise ‘dozens’ of agencies and companies in US and Europe
For months, hackers with suspected ties to China have exploited a popular workplace tool to break into government agencies, defense companies and…
Continue ReadingNew York and 10 other states are still taxing unemployment benefits. Here’s what that means for you
While Americans who were out of work last year will get a federal income tax break on their unemployment benefits, some will still be hit with state…
Continue ReadingStumbling blocks remain for policing overhaul but Congress eyes May deadline as talks continue
Key lawmakers in both parties plan to engage in substantive talks in the coming weeks to see if there can be a policing overhaul deal reached by the…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Homeland Security was ‘unprepared’ for Portland response during summer unrest, watchdog finds
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security surged hundreds of federal agents to Portland, Oregon, last summer with incomplete…
Continue Reading Key senators to watch on infrastructure negotiations
As discussions over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal ramp up, Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over the scope, size and…
Continue ReadingCapitol Hill security reverses plan to reinstall outer perimeter fencing at Capitol
Capitol Hill security forces abruptly reversed plans to reinstall outer perimeter fencing on Capitol Complex grounds meant to protect against…
Continue ReadingTop Biden national security officials brief Congress on Afghanistan withdrawal
Top officials from the Biden administration’s national security team on Tuesday briefed lawmakers about the decision to withdraw troops from…
Continue ReadingFirst on CNN: Pelosi concedes to even partisan split on 1/6 commission in effort to jumpstart talks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is offering a significant change to her plans for a 9/11-style commission to investigate what led up to the Capitol…
Continue ReadingDemocrats block resolution censuring Maxine Waters for Chauvin trial comments
The House voted Tuesday afternoon to block a resolution from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters following her…
Continue ReadingTop military official warns China and Russia are modernizing nuclear weapons faster than US
The top US military official who runs the American nuclear arsenal warned that China and Russia are modernizing their nuclear weapons and…
Continue ReadingBiden administration unveils effort to strengthen cybersecurity of power grid
The Biden administration kicked off a 100-day effort on Tuesday to beef up cybersecurity in the nation’s power grid, calling for industry…
Continue ReadingUS Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan returning to US this week for ‘consultations’
The US Ambassador to Russia will return to the United States this week for discussions with the Biden administration about the relationship between…
Continue ReadingColorado governor signs two gun measures into law nearly a month after Boulder shooting
Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills tightening gun regulations into law on Monday, nearly a month after the mass shooting in…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy pushes for censure vote as Waters digs in over her remarks
The House is voting Tuesday afternoon on whether to block a resolution from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters…
Continue Reading US Capitol Police ask to keep outer perimeter fence on Capitol grounds through joint session of Congress
The US Capitol Police department has asked to keep the outer perimeter fence on Capitol Complex grounds, according to sources familiar with the…
Continue ReadingBiden suggests the evidence in Chauvin trial is ‘overwhelming’: ‘I’m praying that the verdict is the right verdict’
President Joe Biden, breaking his careful silence about the eventual outcome in the trial of Derek Chauvin, said Tuesday he was “praying the…
Continue ReadingMontana Democrats sue after GOP governor signs into law two bills restricting voting access
Montana Democrats are suing the state over two bills signed into law Monday that add new restrictions to voting in the Big Sky state. On Monday,…
Continue Reading Top Biden national security officials to brief lawmakers on Afghanistan Tuesday
Top officials from the Biden administration’s national security team will brief lawmakers from both parties about the decision to withdraw…
Continue ReadingBiden says the evidence in Chauvin trial is ‘overwhelming’: ‘I’m praying that the verdict is the right verdict’
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is “praying for the right verdict” in the trial of Derek Chauvin, suggesting there was ample evidence…
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