National Politics Archives

White House staff no longer tested for Covid-19 daily

March 15, 2021 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

White House staff working in-person are no longer tested for Covid-19 every day as those on campus have been increasingly vaccinated, a recent change…

Lawmakers want the Justice Department to quickly review hate crimes reported during the pandemic

March 11, 2021 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

Two Democratic lawmakers are reintroducing legislation Thursday calling for the expedited review of hate crimes related to the pandemic. The…

Pentagon and senior members of military call out Tucker Carlson for mocking women serving in armed forces: His words ‘don’t reflect our values’

March 11, 2021 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

In an extraordinary rebuke, the Pentagon and several senior members of the US military called out Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Thursday for a…

Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

March 10, 2021 1:17 PM CNN

The Senate voted to confirm attorney general nominee Merrick Garland on Wednesday, sending the appellate judge on his mission to uphold the integrity…

Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

March 10, 2021 12:34 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his…

Senior Biden administration officials to meet with Chinese counterparts next week in Alaska

March 10, 2021 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

Two top Biden administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week in what will be the first meeting of officials from both…

Senior Democratic leader calls for Graham to ‘go to church’ after reparations comment

March 10, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill…

House to take final vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic plan

March 10, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives is slated to take a final vote Wednesday to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan,…

2 attorneys named to lead investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

March 8, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made…

Cuomo faces mounting Democratic backlash as top New York state lawmakers call for resignation

March 8, 2021 6:23 PM CNN

The walls are closing in on New York Gov. Andrew…

A guide to what you can expect to get from the $1.9 trillion Senate stimulus

March 4, 2021 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

The $1.9 trillion coronavirus package being considered by the Senate contains a wide range of proposals to help Americans still struggling with the…

Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after lifting coronavirus restrictions

March 3, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state’s mask mandate and business…

Schumer announces all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms team following US Capitol riot

March 3, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced an all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms leadership team, after the previous…

Biden Blasts “Neanderthal Thinking” On COVID-19 Restrictions

March 3, 2021 3:54 PM NBC News

Restaurants, bars and other businesses across the country are starting to ease…

Ronny Jackson under Obama and Trump: From ‘tremendous asset’ to ‘tyrant’

March 3, 2021 1:27 PM CNN Newsource

An inspector general report detailing allegations of “sexual and denigrating” comments made by former White House physician Rep. Ronny Jackson, along…