Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to Covid outbreak
Former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort has closed its dining room and suspended beach club services to guests due to a Covid-19…
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New Mexico lawmakers debate marijuana legalization bill as time runs short
SANTA FE, New Mexico — With fewer than 24 hours left in this year’s legislative session, senators are expected to vote on a bill that will legalize…
Continue Reading Blinken and Sullivan finish ‘tough and direct’ talks with Chinese officials
US and Chinese officials meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, ended talks Friday that national security adviser Jake Sullivan described as “tough and…
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Senators react to border conditions after El Paso visit with Homeland secretary
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visited the Mexican…
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Controversial congressman could emerge as favorite in Alabama Senate race despite inflammatory remarks
Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks delivered fiery remarks before the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, telling then-President Donald…
Continue Reading White House shifts ad campaign strategy to reflect growing concern over conservatives’ vaccination reluctance
Reluctance among conservatives to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has caused growing concern inside the White House, according to people familiar…
Continue Reading Biden and Harris travel to Atlanta to meet with Asian American leaders in wake of mass shooting
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Atlanta on Friday to meet with Asian American leaders in the wake of deadly…
Continue Reading White House staffers asked to resign or work remotely after revealing past marijuana use
Several White House staffers were asked to resign, were suspended or are working remotely after revealing past marijuana use during their background…
Continue Reading Congressional leaders discussing a $2 billion package for new Capitol fencing and security personnel
Congressional leaders are discussing a new $2 billion funding package that would bolster security around the US Capitol and shore up vulnerabilities…
Continue Reading Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen meets with New York DA for the eighth time
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump‘s former fixer, is meeting for the eighth time with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office…
Continue Reading Congressional leaders discussing new $2 billion funding package to bolster Capitol security
Congressional leaders are discussing a new $2 billion funding package that would bolster security around the US Capitol and shore up vulnerabilities…
Continue Reading House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy found out he had Covid-19 and never knew it
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he learned he had Covid-19 antibodies after getting blood drawn in December, learning for the first time…
Continue Reading George W. Bush is unrecognizable in the current Republican Party
In an interview that aired Thursday with the Texas Tribune’s Evan Smith, one thing about George W. Bush was: He is fundamentally at odds with…
Continue Reading US Ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says ‘we need to dismantle White supremacy’ and unite against racism
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday called for the dismantling of White supremacy and for the world to “stand…
Continue Reading Democrat introduces resolution to expel GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California formally introduced a resolution Friday to expel Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from…
Continue Reading Running to replace husband who died from Covid-19, Julia Letlow hopes to bring her own experience to Congress
Julia Letlow didn’t expect to be on a ballot this Saturday. Three and half months ago, her husband had won the election for Louisiana’s…
Continue Reading White House says Biden is ‘100% fine’ after he tripped boarding Air Force One
President Joe Biden is doing “100% fine” after he tripped while walking up the stairs to board Air Force One earlier Friday, White House…
Continue Reading Biden ‘proud’ of Biinken after tense exchange with Chinese officials
President Joe Biden said Friday he was “proud” of Secretary of State Tony Blinken, a day after the top US diplomat pushed back against…
Continue Reading Homeland Security chief visiting border in El Paso; 14,000 kids in custody
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was visiting El Paso on Friday for a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border and migrant…
Continue Reading McCarthy tries to rewrite history by claiming that he didn’t back Trump’s efforts to overturn the election
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy tried to rewrite history on Thursday by claiming that he was not involved in former President Donald…
Continue Reading IRS chief warns start of child tax credit payments may be delayed
The head of the Internal Revenue Service warned Thursday that it may not be able to start sending child tax credit payments in July, as called for by…
Continue Reading US and China trade barbs after Blinken warns of need to respect global order or face a ‘more violent world’
A first face-to-face meeting between US and Chinese officials got off to a heated start in Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday as US Secretary of State…
Continue Reading Asian American lawmakers implore Republicans to tone down rhetoric in wake of attacks
Several Asian American members of Congress implored Republicans on Thursday to tone down their rhetoric in the wake of attacks on the Asian American…
Continue Reading House Democrats weigh ejecting GOP winner of contested Iowa race, dismissing comparisons to Trump’s efforts to overturn election
House Democrats are undeterred by the mounting GOP criticism over their review of a contested congressional race that could potentially overturn a…
Continue Reading Migrant children trickle into Dallas convention center as administration races to accommodate kids
Migrant children who had crossed the US-Mexico border alone began to trickle into a convention center in Dallas late Wednesday, as the administration…
Continue Reading US coronavirus vaccine rollout becomes ‘less messy’
In December, then President-elect Joe Biden set a goal of getting 100 million people vaccinated against Covid-19 in the first 100 days of his…
Continue Reading New Mexico pot legalization bill moves toward vote amid Saturday deadline
UPDATE: The New Mexico Senate ended an hours-long session, that stretched until 3 a.m. Friday, without taking a vote on the bill that would legalize…
Continue Reading Roger Stone makes appearances in pair of Oath Keeper court filings
Former President Donald Trump’s political confidant Roger Stone made cameos in a pair of court filings on Thursday related to Oath Keepers…
Continue Reading Biden and Harris to visit Georgia, a battleground that paved way for agenda
Democratic voters in Georgia may have helped deliver Joe Biden‘s long quest to win the White House, but they take even prouder ownership of…
Continue Reading Biden poised to tap former Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA
President Joe Biden is poised to nominate former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida to lead NASA, an official familiar with the decision said,…
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