Terry McAuliffe launches bid for second term as Virginia governor
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced a bid for his old job on Wednesday, announcing a gubernatorial run that would make him one of only a…
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Whiplash over different stimulus plans continues on Capitol Hill
We’ve entered the part of the negotiations over stimulus relief to the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout where everyone is putting…
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Attorney general remains key spot to fill in Biden Cabinet, with Doug Jones seen as a leading contender
As President-elect Joe Biden formally introduces his defense secretary nominee Wednesday, the role of attorney general remains the biggest…
Continue Reading GOP leadership rejects resolution acknowledging Biden as President-elect
Congressional Republican leaders rejected a resolution that asserted that Joe Biden is president-elect, the latest effort by the Hill GOP to refuse…
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House approves defense bill with veto-proof majority after Trump urges GOP opposition
The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping defense bill with a veto-proof majority after a veto threat from President…
Continue Reading House approves defense bill with veto-proof majority after Trump urges GOP opposition
The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping defense bill with a veto-proof majority after a veto threat from President…
Continue Reading Trump’s bid to disenfranchise millions by threatening democracy going is nowhere in court
The repetitive and meritless legal challenges to the November 3 election results from President Donald Trump and his allies have sent one fundamental…
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Trump’s bid to disenfranchise millions by threatening democracy going is nowhere in court
The repetitive and meritless legal challenges to the November 3 election results from President Donald Trump and his allies have sent one fundamental…
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Trump’s threats to democracy are going nowhere in court
The repetitive and meritless legal challenges to the November 3 election results from President Donald Trump and his allies have sent one fundamental…
Continue Reading White House works to rally support for UAE arms sale
The Trump administration is working to rally support in the Senate for its controversial high-dollar arms sale to the United Arab Emirates ahead of a…
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Raid of former Florida Covid data scientist’s home could affect other state employees, legal experts warn
The former Florida state data scientist whose house was raided by police on Monday says she isn’t just worried about the legal ramifications…
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The Supreme Court was *never* going to hand the election to Donald Trump
In a single sentence, the Supreme Court on Tuesday unraveled Donald Trump’s grand plan to overthrow the 2020 election. “The application…
Continue Reading Biden faces Democratic pushback over waiver to allow retired general to lead Pentagon
Senate Democrats are uneasy about granting a rarely invoked waiver that would allow President-elect Joe Biden’s pick of retired Gen. Lloyd…
Continue Reading Biden expected to nominate Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, Rep. Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to make two additional Cabinet announcements in the coming days by tapping Tom Vilsack to lead the Department…
Continue Reading Biden expected to nominate Rep. Marcia Fudge as secretary of Housing and Urban Development
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as secretary of Housing and Urban Development, two people familiar with the…
Continue Reading NAACP wants Biden to create a Cabinet-level civil rights envoy
The head of the NAACP planned to push President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to create the role of civil rights czar,…
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Supreme Court rejects Pennsylvania Republicans’ attempt to block Biden victory
The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to block certification of the commonwealth’s election results,…
Continue Reading Supreme Court rejects Pennsylvania Republicans’ attempt to block Biden victory
The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to block certification of the commonwealth’s election results,…
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President-elect Joe Biden plans to tap former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to reprise role as agriculture secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former…
Continue Reading Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s health team
President-elect Joe Biden introduced top members of his health team on Tuesday and announced the team’s key objectives when he takes office.…
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Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s health team
President-elect Joe Biden introduced top members of his health team on Tuesday and announced the team’s key objectives when he takes office.…
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U.S. House passes sweeping defense bill, with veto-proof majority amid Trump threat
WASHINGTON, DC — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House on Tuesday evening approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, even as President Donald…
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden plans to name Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge his housing and urban development secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former…
Continue Reading Ex-cyber official Krebs sues Trump campaign for attacking him after he said election was secure
Chris Krebs, the former top administration official for cybersecurity, whom President Donald Trump fired after the election, is suing the Trump…
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Army disciplines 14 at Fort Hood for leadership failures that led to violence, including Guillen’s death
FORT HOOD, Texas — Army leaders are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas, and ordering policy changes to…
Continue Reading Biden names retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense nominee
President-elect Joe Biden has named retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as his nominee for secretary of defense, the Biden transition team announced…
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to reverse certification of Biden’s win in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Republicans’ last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania’s certification of President-elect Joe…
Continue Reading Army punishes 14 senior officers after murder and other deaths at Fort Hood
The Army announced Tuesday that 14 senior officers will be punished following a probe that was initiated after the murder of a soldier and several…
Continue Reading A new McConnell-aligned super PAC plans $43 million ad blitz to sway Georgia runoffs
The Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC affiliated with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is overseeing the Peachtree PAC, a new political…
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Pentagon planning to prioritize medical personnel then senior leaders in coronavirus vaccine rollout
The Pentagon has drafted a list of the groups that it will provide the coronavirus vaccine to first, prioritizing health care workers and then…
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