Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for New York mayor
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has filed paperwork to participate in New York’s 2021 mayoral race, according to city…
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Trump issues 26 new pardons, including for Stone, Manafort and Charles Kushner
President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening announced 26 new pardons, including for longtime ally Roger Stone, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort…
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San Luis residents accused of “ballot harvesting”
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Wednesday a state Grand Jury has indicted two San Luis women on one count each of ballot abuse, also…
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FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials
Iranian cyber actors were behind online death threats targeting US election officials, the FBI announced on…
Continue Reading Trump vetoes massive defense bill despite overwhelming GOP support
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the sweeping defense bill that both chambers of Congress recently passed by veto-proof majorities, setting…
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Congress will have 0 Black women senators after Kamala Harris becomes VP
Sen. Kamala Harris broke barriers as America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect. But after her exit in…
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Pelosi responds to Trump: ‘Let’s do it!’
House Democrats plan to meet on Thursday, Dec. 24, to advance the $2,000 stimulus…
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Trump rejects coronavirus relief bill
President Donald Trump on Monday night took to social media to rail against the newly-passed coronavirus relief bill. …
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Georgia runoff timing means Perdue won’t be in Congress for joint session on Electoral College
The tight January political calendar means Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue won’t be in office Congress meets for a joint session on the…
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Biden faces uncertain outlook for quick confirmation of Cabinet nominees as some Republicans urge caution
President-elect Joe Biden has been moving swiftly to fill out much of his Cabinet. Whether the Senate will do the same is another…
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Alex Padilla to fill Kamala Harris’ Senate seat, first Latino to represent the state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he has chosen California’s secretary of state, Alex Padilla, to fill the Senate seat being…
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Biden expected to nominate Dr. Miguel Cardona as education secretary
The president-elect will be sworn into office in 29…
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Mexicali officials to close casinos today
As Marina Del Pilar reached her final day as the mayor in Mexicali, she decided to shut down…
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Senate approves $900B COVID-19 relief bill
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill in the coming days.…
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Barr says no need for special counsels to investigate election or Hunter Biden
Attorney General William Barr on Monday rejected several of President Donald Trump’s inflammatory and unfounded statements regarding the presidential…
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Barr contradicts Trump by saying it ‘certainly appears’ Russia behind cyberattack
Outgoing Attorney General William Barr on Monday said it “certainly appears” Russia is behind a massive cyberattack on US federal government…
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AG: No reason for special counsel on election, Biden’s son
Barr says he has not seen evidence of widespread voting fraud, despite Trump’s claims to the contrary.…
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Biden to receive COVID-19 vaccine today
Biden’s first dose will be on live television in a growing effort to convince the American public the vaccines are…
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Congress reaches final agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 aid package
The new coronavirus relief bill includes a $600 stimulus check, $300 in enhanced unemployment benefits.…
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Coalition of Black pastors slam Loeffler campaign ads as a ‘broader attack against the Black Church’
A group of Black pastors, mostly from Georgia, penned an open letter to Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her campaign this weekend to respond to…
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