‘We can say pretty clearly’ Russia was behind massive cyberattack on US, Pompeo says
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said it’s pretty clear Russia was behind the massive cyberattack on US federal government agencies,…
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Arizona Republicans worry party infighting could harm them in future elections
President Donald Trump’s continuing fraudulent attacks against the reality of his election loss have pitted Republicans in Arizona against each…
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Early signs of a US government hack emerged months ago but were inconclusive
US officials monitoring for cyber threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure became aware several months ago of suspicious activity…
Continue ReadingUS forces begin to move out of Somalia
US forces that had been positioned in Somalia have begun their withdrawal from the country and redirected to other bases in East Africa. “I…
Continue ReadingBetsy DeVos stalled Obama’s student loan relief program. Borrowers hope Biden will fix it
Just before President Barack Obama left office, he made it easier for students defrauded by for-profit colleges to apply for the federal debt relief…
Continue ReadingBiden to introduce key members of climate team Saturday
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are expected to introduce key Cabinet nominees and members of his climate team at an…
Continue ReadingBiden weighs options for education secretary who will face early political pressure in school reopening bid
President-elect Joe Biden promised to nominate a teacher for education secretary — and could quickly put his choice into a political pressure…
Continue ReadingUS plans to shutter remaining consulates in Russia
The Trump administration has informed lawmakers of its plan to shutter its two remaining consulates in Russia. In a notification dated December 10,…
Continue ReadingCongress votes to avert government shutdown for now as Covid relief talks drag on
Congressional leaders on Friday failed to secure a long-awaited deal on a $900 billion pandemic relief package but managed to narrowly avoid a…
Continue ReadingPence announces that Space Force personnel will be called guardians
Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday that members of the Space Force military service will be called guardians. “We just returned from…
Continue ReadingKey election cybersecurity official steps down
A top elections deputy to former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs followed his former boss out the door in a…
Continue ReadingCongress is negotiating a new round of stimulus checks. Here’s when you might get the cash
A second round of stimulus payments may be part of a coronavirus relief package under negotiation by Congress. Lawmakers are still working on a deal,…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell vaccinated by Capitol attending physician
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell were both vaccinated against Covid-19 by Capitol Attending Physician Dr.…
Continue ReadingBiden vows to impose ‘costs’ for Russian aggression when he becomes president
President-elect Joe Biden’s approach to Russia is now an even tougher challenge with news that Moscow may be responsible for a massive cyber…
Continue ReadingBidens to receive first dose of Pfizer vaccine Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and incoming first lady Jill Biden will receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Monday in Delaware, transition…
Continue ReadingThe restaurant apocalypse is here
American restaurants are dying and Covid is killing them. More than 110,000 US restaurants have closed during the pandemic — and more are…
Continue ReadingTrump praises Tuberville after Alabama GOP senator-elect leaves open objecting to election results January 6
President Donald Trump lauded Tommy Tuberville this week after the Republican Alabama senator-elect said he is not ruling out joining a House member…
Continue ReadingPelosi vaccinated by Capitol attending physician and McConnell says he will receive it in the coming days
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been vaccinated by Capitol Attending Physician Dr. Brian Monahan, the California Democrat announced Friday, the day…
Continue ReadingObama appears in three digital campaign ads for Georgia’s Raphael Warnock
Former President Barack Obama appeared in three digital campaign ads urging Georgians to vote for Rev. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Senate runoff…
Continue ReadingAs Trump weighs pardons, GOP divided on whether Snowden should receive one
The expectation that President Donald Trump will issue a flurry of pardons in his final days in office has sparked a contentious discussion among…
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