House passes sweeping government, ethics and election bill
The House on Wednesday approved HR 1, a sweeping government, ethics and election bill that Democrats have made a signature legislative priority. HR 1…
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Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to consider criminal probe of then-Secretary Elaine Chao over ethics concerns
The Transportation Department’s inspector general asked the Justice Department in December to consider a criminal probe into then-Secretary…
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill named in honor of George Floyd aimed at preventing police misconduct
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at preventing police misconduct that Democrats named in honor of George Floyd,…
Continue ReadingTrump’s surgeon general questions guidance about getting 2 Covid-19 vaccine shots
Former US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on Monday questioned the Biden administration’s current guidance on getting both Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue ReadingUS civilian contractor died during rocket attack on air base in Iraq, Pentagon says
A US civilian contractor suffered a heart attack and died during a rocket attack on an air base hosting US, Iraqi and coalition forces in Iraq on…
Continue ReadingTexas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after lifting coronavirus restrictions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state’s mask mandate and business…
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What will Republicans do about their Ronny Jackson problem?
During his time as the White House physician for the last two presidents, Ronny Jackson allegedly behaved in an inappropriate way toward…
Continue ReadingBiden criticizes Texas and Mississippi for lifting restrictions: ‘Neanderthal thinking’
President Joe Biden sharply criticized states such as Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions against pleas from the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingFact check: Pence echoes Trump’s Big Lie in dishonest op-ed on election rules
In an opinion article published on Wednesday, former Vice President Mike Pence did something he used to do in office: echo a lie from former…
Continue Reading Schumer announces all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms team following US Capitol riot
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced an all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms leadership team, after the previous…
Continue ReadingSenate Democrats still finishing their Covid relief bill as vote timing creeps toward the weekend
Senate Democrats are down to the wire. In a furious last-minute push, Democrats are scrambling to put their final touches on a $1.9 trillion Covid-19…
Continue ReadingCapitol Hill security increased and House session canceled amid warnings about March 4 conspiracies
US officials on Wednesday alerted lawmakers to a potential threat against the US Capitol on March 4, for which security has been enhanced as a…
Continue Reading House Republican: ‘Trump has a responsibility’ to tell his supporters ‘to stand down’ after new threat
The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday that Donald Trump has a duty to call off his supporters in light of a…
Continue Reading Acting US Capitol Police chief acknowledges failures of January 6 but can’t say what increased budget would do to solve them
The acting chief of the US Capitol Police department acknowledged command and intelligence failures the day insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, but…
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Exclusive: Unaccompanied kids being held by Border Patrol for 77 hours on average, internal documents show
Migrant children crossing the US-Mexico border alone are staying in Border Patrol custody for longer than three days on average, overwhelming…
Continue Reading House to vote on bill named in honor of George Floyd aimed at preventing police misconduct
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Wednesday on legislation aimed at preventing police misconduct that Democrats named in honor of George…
Continue Reading North Carolina county commissioner and LGBTQ advocate launches bid to challenge GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn
A North Carolina county official and longtime LGBTQ advocate announced Wednesday that she’s challenging Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn in…
Continue ReadingCapitol Hill security increased around chatter about March 4 conspiracies
US officials on Wednesday alerted lawmakers to a potential threat against the US Capitol on March 4, for which security has been enhanced as a…
Continue ReadingDemocrats introduce legislation to create a Ruth Bader Ginsburg monument on Capitol Hill
Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to create a monument on Capitol Hill in honor of the late Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon…
Continue ReadingCuomo apologizes, says he didn’t know he was making women uncomfortable and rejects calls to resign
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged on Wednesday after more than a week away from the cameras to apologize for his behavior after two women accused…
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