Rules on state use of stimulus money prompts GOP complaints — and a lawsuit
Republican state officials are up in arms over one of the strings attached to the $350 billion in state and local aid contained in the…
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Biden dispatches Democratic senator to Ethiopia amid Tigray crisis
President Joe Biden is dispatching one of his top congressional allies to Ethiopia to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed amid the humanitarian…
Continue ReadingBlinken warns China of need to respect global order or face a ‘more violent world’ at first meeting
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told senior Chinese officials on Thursday that he and national security adviser Jake Sullivan intend to discuss…
Continue ReadingBiden administration says 14,000 migrant children in its custody as it refuses to call border situation a ‘crisis’
The federal government currently has more than 14,000 migrant children in its custody, administration officials said on Thursday, even as they insist…
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Biden says US on pace to hit his administration’s goal of 100 million Covid-19 vaccine shots on Friday
President Joe Biden said in Thursday remarks that the US is expected to hit his administration’s target of 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses…
Continue ReadingTraditional cyber protections ‘unable to stop’ adversaries, cyber agency chief says
Traditional cyber protections used by the federal government are “are unable to stop” cyber adversaries, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms William Burns to be next CIA director after Cruz lifts hold
The Senate on Thursday confirmed William Burns to be President Joe Biden’s CIA director, approving his nomination with no objections after…
Continue ReadingSenators introduce bipartisan bill to televise Supreme Court proceedings
A bipartisan group of senators is looking to bring the Supreme Court to television, aiming to have the high court reach a new technological frontier…
Continue ReadingBiden so far avoids talking gun reform post-Atlanta shooting
In the wake of Tuesday’s shootings in Atlanta, President Joe Biden has raised concerns about the spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans…
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Ex-DC police chief says Ron Johnson is ‘part of the problem’ in nation’s racial tensions
A former chief of Washington, DC’s police force on Thursday condemned Sen. Ron Johnson after the Wisconsin Republican last week suggested that…
Continue ReadingTop Biden officials to sit down with Chinese counterparts in Alaska
Two of the Biden administration’s top national security officials will sit down with their Chinese counterparts Thursday — a key first…
Continue ReadingBiden administration finalizing plans to send millions of AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Canada and Mexico
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to send millions of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses stockpiled and waiting for official usage…
Continue ReadingSenate narrowly confirms Xavier Becerra as Health and Human Services secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Xavier Becerra to be the Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday, giving the former California attorney general…
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House to take up immigration bills amid influx of migrants crossing US-Mexico border
House Democrats are expected to vote on two separate bills on immigration Thursday, marking the first time Congress will vote on a pathway for…
Continue ReadingBiden speech on Covid-19 vaccination progress comes at a critical juncture
President Joe Biden on Thursday will address the progress his administration has made to reach his goal of getting 100 million coronavirus vaccines…
Continue ReadingAtlanta mayor believes race played role in spa shooting suspect’s motive
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms believes race played a role in the motive of the suspected shooter who allegedly killed eight people, including…
Continue ReadingAsian American female lawmakers to testify in House hearing on violence and discrimination against community
A House Judiciary Committee panel will hold a hearing Thursday morning about discrimination and violence against Asian Americans in the US, which has…
Continue ReadingWidow of fallen Capitol Police officer wants his death classified as ‘in the line of duty’
Dr. Serena Liebengood, the widow of US Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood, who died by suicide after serving on the front lines during the…
Continue ReadingControversial House Republican talks to Trump ahead of likely Senate bid
Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks, who led the House effort to object to the election results on January 6, told CNN he plans to make an announcement on Monday…
Continue Reading‘Unapologetically progressive’: Karen Carter Peterson fights to become first Black woman Louisiana sends to Congress
Karen Carter Peterson wants to make history. The longtime Louisiana state senator is vying for the open seat once held by Cedric Richmond — one…
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