Everything you need to know about the effort to recall California’s governor
The organizers of the effort to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom turned in their final batches of signature petitions to the registrars…
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Biden administration prepares to expand phased entry of migrants forced to stay in Mexico under Trump-era policy
The Biden administration is preparing to expand the phased entry of migrants who were forced to stay in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to two…
Continue Reading US military says a third of troops opt out of being vaccinated, but the numbers suggest it’s more
Despite a massive effort by the Pentagon to promote the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, the US military’s opt-out rate for…
Continue Reading UN secretary general calls upon US to lead the way in fighting extremism
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that White supremacy, neo-Nazism and extremism pose an “international…
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…
Continue Reading 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 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 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 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 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 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,…
Continue Reading Biden administration considering 6-month extension for US troops in Afghanistan
The Biden administration is considering a six-month extension for American troops in Afghanistan, just weeks before the May 1 deadline that the Trump…
Continue Reading Cuomo leans on Black Democrats and old friends as he fights for his political future
In the middle of arguably the most trying moment in his political career, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ventured to Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem…
Continue Reading Rules on state use of stimulus money prompt GOP complaints — and a lawsuit
Republican state officials are up in arms over one of the strings attached to the $350 billion in state and local aid contained in the…
Continue Reading Border Patrol encounters 32 large groups along U.S.-Mexico border in 6 months
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Border Patrol has encountered 32 large groups of migrants along the southern border since October, amid a new wave of…
Continue Reading Cuomo accuser Ana Liss details unsolicited attention, sexually hostile work environment in two-hour interview with AG’s office
Ana Liss, the third former staffer to publicly accuse Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate conduct, met with investigators from the…
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