US rolls out new Syria sanctions that hit Syrian first lady and her family
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is imposing sanctions on 18 individuals and entities — including Syrian President Bashar…
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Federal judge in Texas weighs legality of DACA, putting the program at risk again
Just weeks after a federal court ordered that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals be restored, a judge in Texas heard arguments in a case…
Continue ReadingBiden delivers remarks ahead of Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday delivered remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware. “This has been a — one of the toughest…
Continue ReadingActing Secretary of Defense Miller made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. While in Afghanistan, Miller…
Continue ReadingCongress approves Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women’s history
The massive legislation package passed by Congress Monday night also greenlights the establishment of two long-awaited Smithsonian museums in the…
Continue ReadingBiden to deliver remarks ahead of Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon. Biden is expected to address the…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina governor tests positive for Covid-19
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster tested positive for Covid-19 Monday evening. The Republican governor, 73, is “experiencing mild symptoms…
Continue ReadingMore than 1.6 million votes cast so far in Georgia Senate runoff
More than 1.6 million ballots have already been cast in Georgia’s crucial US Senate runoffs with two weeks to go until Election Day —…
Continue ReadingRepublican lawmakers who downplayed coronavirus concerns face backlash over early vaccinations
A slate of GOP lawmakers who downplayed different concerns about the coronavirus pandemic or ignored public health advice are now facing a wave of…
Continue ReadingTreasury Department email accounts compromised in suspected Russian hack, top Senate Democrat says
US Treasury Department email accounts were compromised in the suspected Russian hack of government agencies, a key Democratic senator said Monday,…
Continue ReadingCongress finally moves to stop surprise medical billing as part of spending deal
Congress has finally addressed one of Americans’ biggest health care headaches: surprise medical billing. Lawmakers included a bipartisan,…
Continue ReadingNaval Academy exams being reviewed for ‘inconsistencies’
Hundreds of students at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis have received a grade of “incomplete” as the academy reviews “potential…
Continue ReadingFrom pivotal endorsement to Cabinet advice, Jim Clyburn is here for Joe Biden
Don’t call Rep. Jim Clyburn a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s inner circle. Yes, with his pivotal endorsement of Biden in the South…
Continue ReadingSome White House advisers fear Trump’s final days
President Donald Trump has turned to a fringe group of advisers peddling increasingly dubious tactics to overturn the results of the election,…
Continue ReadingHouse conservatives strategize with Trump and Pence in push to challenge Biden’s win
Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks and fellow House conservatives met privately on Monday with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as the…
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Trump threatens 30-day reign of destruction on the way out of office
Joe Biden will be president in 30 days. Until then, the question is how much damage can be done by a vengeful, delusional soon-to-be ex-President…
Continue ReadingUS announces new criminal charges in Pan Am terrorist bombing
US Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced criminal charges against an alleged bombmaker in the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103…
Continue ReadingCongress approves long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package, overcoming months of gridlock
Congress voted Monday evening to approve a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…
Continue ReadingTrump issues executive order requiring ‘beautiful’ federal architecture
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature “beautiful” architecture,…
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