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Homeland Security head spars with Congress over border surge

March 18, 2021 5:04 AM The Associated Press

The surge in migrant children has overwhelmed facilities and coincided with the arrival of immigrant families fleeing poverty and violence in Central…

State Republican lawmakers push new voting measures

March 12, 2021 5:54 PM Cody Lee

Arizona State Senate and House Republicans have been aiming to change voting laws since the beginning of the current session. This week some of the…

Supreme Court Justice Gould announces retirement from court

March 12, 2021 4:08 PM Caleb J. Fernández, Jenny Day

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould announced his retirement Friday. It has been less than five years since Gov. Doug Ducey appointed Justice…

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…

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…

Revised federal relief bill goes back to House of Representatives

March 8, 2021 12:16 PM Arlette Yousif

The Senate had a busy weekend mulling over the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the relief bill. The controversial national minimum wage…

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…

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…

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…

Senate Democrats still finishing their Covid relief bill as Biden signs off on narrowing stimulus check eligibility

March 3, 2021 1:44 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats are down to the…

Biden tries to reset relationship with Mexican president

March 2, 2021 4:44 AM The Associated Press, Brandon Mejia

White House officials reiterated that Biden remained focused on first vaccinating U.S. citizens before turning his attention to assisting other…

Texas governor lifts mask mandate despite health officials’ warnings

March 2, 2021 1:53 PM CNN

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he’s lifting the mask mandate in Texas, even as health officials warn not to ease safety…

New York Times: Third woman accuses Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019 as crisis deepens

March 2, 2021 1:36 PM CNN Newsource

A third woman has accused Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019, The New York Times reported Monday, adding to an…

Murkowski seeks White House’s ‘attention’ on Alaska’s economic concerns as she weighs Biden budget pick

March 2, 2021 1:50 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who holds the key to President Joe Biden’s nominee for budget director, is pushing the White House about some…

Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as Biden’s commerce secretary

March 2, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s secretary of commerce. The vote was 84-15. Raimondo is…

Kayleigh McEnany, Trump’s former press secretary, is joining Fox News

March 2, 2021 12:59 PM CNN

Kayleigh McEnany, the last White House press secretary under the Trump administration, is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor. “It is my…