McCarthy likely to try to force vote on Waters censure resolution
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will likely try to force a House vote Wednesday to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters following her remarks over…
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Biden called George Floyd’s brother as nation awaits verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
President Joe Biden called George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd on Monday as his family and the nation await a verdict in the trial of former…
Continue ReadingState Department to list 80% of countries as ‘Do Not Travel’ as it updates advisory system to align with CDC
The State Department announced Monday that it would begin to update its travel advisories to more closely align with those from the Centers for…
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Waters calls for protesters to ‘get more confrontational’ if no guilty verdict is reached in Derek Chauvin trial
Rep. Maxine Waters on Saturday night called for protesters to “stay on the street” and “get more confrontational” if former…
Continue ReadingArmy approves DC request for National Guard ahead of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation’s capital…
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Officer Sicknick suffered strokes and died of natural causes, DC medical examiner says
US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick suffered strokes and died of natural causes one day after responding to the January 6 insurrection at the US…
Continue ReadingFlorida governor signs controversial ‘pro-law enforcement’ law cracking down on riots
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a controversial bill that aims to crack down on riots and property damage in the face of fierce…
Continue ReadingBlinken warns US is falling behind China in race to capitalize on climate opportunities
US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said that “coming up short” in efforts to address climate change “will have major…
Continue ReadingDayton Mayor Nan Whaley enters Ohio gubernatorial contest with focus on corruption
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley announced a bid for Ohio governor on Monday, jumping into a race that could pit her against incumbent Republican Mike DeWine.…
Continue ReadingJill Biden revisits the idea of free community college
First lady Jill Biden on Monday stepped up her call for affordable community college for all Americans who wish to attend, revisiting her support for…
Continue ReadingChina and Russia ‘weaponized’ QAnon conspiracy around time of US Capitol attack, report says
Foreign adversaries like Russia and China “weaponized” QAnon messaging to sow further discord among the American population in the months…
Continue ReadingBiden White House removes Trump-era scientist from overseeing climate report
White House officials have transferred Trump-appointed scientist Betsy Weatherhead from her position overseeing the US government’s report on…
Continue ReadingNew York attorney general asked to investigate Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s book
The New York state comptroller has asked the state’s attorney general to investigate allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo used state resources in…
Continue ReadingKimberly Guilfoyle joins Eric Greitens’ US Senate campaign in Missouri
Missouri Senate candidate Eric Greitens announced Monday that Kimberly Guilfoyle, a top official on former President Donald Trump’s 2020…
Continue ReadingArmy preparing to approve DC request for National Guard ahead of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
The Army is preparing to approve a request for DC National Guard forces to deploy as soon as Monday night if there is unrest in the wake of the…
Continue ReadingUS immigration agencies ordered to end use of terms ‘alien’ and ‘assimilation’
The leaders of two US immigration agencies issued new guidance Monday ordering staff to end the use of terms such as “illegal alien” and…
Continue ReadingNegotiations over Biden’s infrastructure package continue in Congress this week. Here’s what to watch
Washington is staring down a bumpy road to infrastructure consensus. The Biden administration’s roughly $2 trillion proposal focused on…
Continue ReadingHarris pitches American Jobs Plan during first extended economic speech since becoming VP
Kamala Harris on Monday delivered her first extended economic speech since becoming vice president, making a pitch for the Biden…
Continue ReadingOhio GOP lawmaker to resign giving Republicans one fewer vote in the House
Republican Rep. Steve Stivers of Ohio announced Monday on Twitter that he is leaving Congress next month to become the president and CEO of the Ohio…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court asked to make foreign intelligence court opinions public
The ACLU and other groups asked the Supreme Court on Monday to consider whether a special court that reviews government requests for electronic…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court tosses out another Republican 2020 election challenge
Five months after the presidential election, the Supreme Court said on Monday that it won’t take up a case from several Republicans challenging…
Continue ReadingWhite House backtracks after Biden calls border situation a ‘crisis’
The White House on Monday backtracked after President Joe Biden over the weekend described the influx of migrant children on the country’s…
Continue ReadingFirst on CNN: Ayanna Pressley launches policy pledge to help juice momentum for progressive movement
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is launching a new policy pledge for elected officials and candidates up and down the ballot in the hopes of highlighting…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to provide $150 million to boost Covid response in underserved and vulnerable areas
The Biden administration on Monday will allocate $150 million from the American Rescue Plan to community-based health care providers across the…
Continue ReadingHealth officials considered issuing a warning before deciding to recommend a pause of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
As health officials discussed how to handle reports of blood clots possibly linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, one option…
Continue ReadingWhite House expands federal vaccine programs, taking more control of coronavirus vaccination efforts
The Biden administration has ramped up its role in distributing and administering coronavirus vaccines, boosting federal pipelines in recent months…
Continue ReadingTrump’s fight with Murkowski roils GOP with new Alaska Senate challenger emerging
The first major GOP rift in the post-Trump era centers on Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the maverick Republican who has the strong backing of GOP…
Continue ReadingBiden and Obama urge Americans to get vaccinated in star-studded television special
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama joined a slate of celebrities Sunday evening in urging Americans to get vaccinated during an…
Continue ReadingInside the GOP’s tense fallout with the big business lobby
What started as a polite discussion about small business soon turned into a heated confrontation between unusual opponents — Republican members…
Continue ReadingTrump calls Afghanistan withdrawal ‘a wonderful and positive thing to do’ and criticizes Biden’s timeline
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday praised withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan, while knocking his successor’s timeline for doing so.…
Continue ReadingWhite House to promote vaccine eligibility with media blitz
As all Americans 16 years and older become eligible for the vaccine on Monday, the White House is launching a media blitz to raise awareness about…
Continue ReadingHow the Trump era made redistricting more complicated
The political upheaval caused by the rise of former President Donald Trump has forced party operatives and elected officials tasked with laying out…
Continue ReadingWashington Post: Trump-installed NSA lawyer resigns after being on administrative leave for three months
National Security Agency general counsel Michael Ellis, who was installed by Trump officials in the final days of the administration, resigned from…
Continue ReadingChicago Mayor Lightfoot under pressure to reform police amid outrage over Adam Toledo shooting
Lori Lightfoot pledged on the day she was inaugurated 23 months ago as Chicago’s first Black female and first gay mayor that “reform is…
Continue ReadingFauci on gun violence: ‘How can you say that’s not a public health issue?’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, acknowledged Sunday that gun violence in the US is a public health…
Continue ReadingAfghanistan withdrawal will likely dismantle a CIA intelligence network built up over 20 years
President Joe Biden’s planned withdrawal from Afghanistan includes an intense unraveling of the extensive intelligence and covert action…
Continue ReadingBlinken says it would be ‘very hard’ to meet 62,500 refugee cap this fiscal year
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that it would be “very hard” to meet the 62,000 refugee cap pledged by President Joe Biden,…
Continue ReadingBlinken says it would be ‘very hard’ to meet 62,500 refugee cap this year
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that it would be “very hard” to meet the 62,000 refugee cap pledged by President Joe Biden,…
Continue ReadingNational security adviser says White House is looking at options if Navalny dies in Russian custody
The Biden administration is weighing options to punish Russia if imprisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in state custody, national security…
Continue ReadingViolence Against US Politicians and Diplomats Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about violence against US politicians and diplomats throughout history. Presidents January 30, 1835 –…
Continue ReadingUS and China agree to cooperate on climate change after talks in Shanghai
The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change after two days of high-profile meetings in Shanghai, despite rising tensions between the…
Continue ReadingMarjorie Taylor Greene and other Trump allies ride small-dollar wave during 1st quarter as political committee donations fall
Donations from political action committees to some of former President Donald Trump’s biggest allies in Congress tumbled during the first three…
Continue ReadingNazi sympathizer who stormed Capitol poses a threat to Jews, Justice Department says
The Justice Department said Friday that a Nazi sympathizer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6 poses a threat to Jewish residents in his native…
Continue ReadingThe 2020 election still hovers over the Supreme Court with another pending Pennsylvania case
Five months after the presidential election and nearly 100 days into President Joe Biden‘s term, the Supreme Court is still considering whether…
Continue ReadingFamilies of Americans held in Afghanistan and Russia worry about consequences of Biden’s tough foreign policy moves
The sister of an American who was kidnapped in Afghanistan last year told CNN that she is worried that when the US troop withdrawal is complete, any…
Continue ReadingPompeo violated ethics rules by asking staff to carry out personal tasks, watchdog finds
The State Department’s independent watchdog found that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan Pompeo violated federal ethics…
Continue ReadingMarjorie Taylor Greene and other Trump allies ride small-dollar wave during 1st quarter — as PAC donations fall
Donations from political action committees to some of former President Donald Trump’s biggest allies in Congress tumbled during the first three…
Continue ReadingMarjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert are lone votes against reauthorizing bill to help Leukemia patients
Conservative Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Lauren Boebert of Colorado were the only two House members to vote against a bill that would…
Continue ReadingJustice Department files civil lawsuit against Roger Stone over unpaid taxes
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone on Friday, accusing him and his wife of…
Continue ReadingComfort dogs find bipartisan support on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers, staff, law enforcement and journalists on Capitol Hill found one thing they could all agree on this week: Clarence is a very good boy.…
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