Revised federal relief bill goes back to House of Representatives
The Senate had a busy weekend mulling over the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the relief bill. The controversial national minimum wage…
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2 attorneys named to lead investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations
A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made…
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Cuomo faces mounting Democratic backlash as top New York state lawmakers call for resignation
The walls are closing in on New York Gov. Andrew…
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Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after lifting coronavirus restrictions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state’s mask mandate and business…
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Schumer announces all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms team following US Capitol riot
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced an all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms leadership team, after the previous…
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Ronny Jackson under Obama and Trump: From ‘tremendous asset’ to ‘tyrant’
An inspector general report detailing allegations of “sexual and denigrating” comments made by former White House physician Rep. Ronny Jackson, along…
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Senate Democrats still finishing their Covid relief bill as Biden signs off on narrowing stimulus check eligibility
Senate Democrats are down to the…
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Biden tries to reset relationship with Mexican president
White House officials reiterated that Biden remained focused on first vaccinating U.S. citizens before turning his attention to assisting other…
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Texas governor lifts mask mandate despite health officials’ warnings
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he’s lifting the mask mandate in Texas, even as health officials warn not to ease safety…
Continue Reading New York Times: Third woman accuses Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019 as crisis deepens
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…
Continue Reading Murkowski seeks White House’s ‘attention’ on Alaska’s economic concerns as she weighs Biden budget pick
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who holds the key to President Joe Biden’s nominee for budget director, is pushing the White House about some…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as Biden’s commerce secretary
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…
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Kayleigh McEnany, Trump’s former press secretary, is joining Fox News
Kayleigh McEnany, the last White House press secretary under the Trump administration, is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor. “It is my…
Continue Reading Garland nomination advances out of committee, setting up floor vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to advance President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for attorney general, setting up…
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Biden to meet with Mexican president amid migration issues
The Biden official said the meeting will enable Biden to begin to institutionalize the relationship with…
Continue Reading More than a dozen Republicans tell House they can’t attend votes due to ‘public health emergency.’ They’re slated to be at CPAC.
More than a dozen of former President Donald Trump’s closest Republican allies in the House have skipped Friday’s votes and enlisted their colleagues…
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Democrat launches campaign to unseat Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has her first public Democratic challenger after Holly McCormack announced her plans this week to challenge…
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Several Republicans tell House they can’t attend votes due to ‘public health emergency.’ They’re slated to be at CPAC.
Several of former President Donald Trump’s closest Republican allies in the House have skipped Friday’s votes and enlisted their colleagues to vote…
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Arizona man who wore horns in riot seeks release from jail
(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – An Arizona man who stormed the U.S. Capitol seven weeks ago while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns has…
Continue Reading Blinken says he aims to create a more diverse State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will launch a diversity initiative to make the US’ oldest Cabinet agency look more like America itself, an effort…
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