Senate approves defense bill with veto-proof majority in rebuke to Trump
The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Friday to approve a sweeping defense bill with a veto-proof majority, a major rebuke to President Donald Trump who…
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What’s next in the states’ fight over the election at the Supreme Court
State attorneys general went to battle at the Supreme Court on Thursday, taking sides on President Donald Trump’s bid to pull off an…
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Schools remain key targets for hackers, US intelligence officials say
Malicious cyber actors are continuing to wreak havoc on America’s educational institutions during the deadly coronavirus pandemic, according to…
Continue Reading Dianne Feinstein defends her service, won’t say if she will commit to a full six years
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the 87-year-old California Democrat who has faced growing questions about her ability to do her job, defended her service but…
Continue Reading Covid-19 relief talks at a critical juncture amid looming shutdown threat
The 116th Congress is entering a make-or-break moment: It can either collapse in a colossal failure or it can all come together quickly to give…
Continue Reading 14 million American households are at risk of eviction as protections expire
John Ayers’ face filled with pride as he listed everything he used to be able to afford as an insurance agent — $2,000 monthly rent,…
Continue Reading Trump won’t move on even as those around him are
Standing alone at the base of the garland-wrapped Grand Staircase on Tuesday, President Donald Trump seemed miffed that people around him have given…
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Texas gang member executed after U.S. Supreme Court denies request for a delay
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — Brandon Bernard was executed by the federal government on Thursday at the Federal Correctional Center in Indiana,…
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Biden told civil rights leaders in private meeting that progressives’ hopes for executive actions are ‘way beyond the bounds’ of his presidential authority
President-elect Joe Biden expressed skepticism about his powers to implement his agenda by executive action Tuesday in a private virtual meeting with…
Continue Reading Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an…
Continue Reading Trump announces Israel and Morocco to normalize relations
Morocco has become the fourth country in the Middle East and North African region to agree to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel, an…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick to lead Pentagon faces questions about whether he’s right for the job
President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Pentagon is already facing critics, who question his judgment while he served as the top US…
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Acting director of ICE to step down at the end of December
The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is stepping down at the end of the month after a brief tenure as the head of the agency.…
Continue Reading State Department watchdog steps down after Pompeo rails at report on investigation into wife’s travel
State Department acting Inspector General Matthew Klimow is leaving his post earlier than expected after just a few months on the job, he told…
Continue Reading Threat of government shutdown looms amid holdups to spending bill vote
Senate leaders are trying to resolve last-minute objections to two must-pass bills, which could trigger a brief government shutdown, even as they…
Continue Reading Battleground states issue blistering rebukes to Texas’ lawsuit to invalidate millions of votes
WASHINGTON, DC — Each of the four battleground states targeted by a Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s election…
Continue Reading New Hampshire’s House speaker dies from Covid-19
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Richard “Dick” Hinch died from Covid-19, the state attorney general’s office announced. Attorney…
Continue Reading US officials concerned about movements of Iranian-backed militias amid heightened tensions
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have moved to a “heightened level of preparation” in recent days, raising fresh concerns they could be…
Continue Reading Republicans in Georgia juggle competing messages
Vice President Mike Pence stuck to his reputation as “on-message Mike” Thursday, delivering a concise, tightly scripted speech to a crowd…
Continue Reading Fact check: Breaking down attack ads in the Perdue vs. Ossoff Georgia Senate race
More than $440 million has been spent on ads in the two runoff elections in Georgia that will determine control of the US Senate, according to Kantar…
Continue Reading Here’s who Joe Biden has selected for his Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden is building out his Cabinet as he prepares for his time in the White House. The Cabinet includes the vice president and the…
Continue Reading Biden hopes to complete Cabinet picks by Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden’s goal is to have his remaining Cabinet selections announced before Christmas, a transition official told CNN, with…
Continue Reading Covid-recovering Trump promised top drugs for all — he’s mainly just helped his friends
When President Donald Trump emerged from a three-night hospital stay for his coronavirus infection, he made a vow in a videotaped on the White House…
Continue Reading Explaining the Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas and Trump challenging Biden’s win
Although all 50 states have certified their election results and the Supreme Court swiftly rejected an emergency request from Pennsylvania…
Continue Reading House coronavirus panel seeks CDC director response after career official alleges she was ordered to delete email
The House subcommittee on the coronavirus crisis is requesting an interview with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert…
Continue Reading Pentagon planning to withdraw support for most CIA counter-terror missions
The US Department of Defense is planning to withdraw most support for CIA counter-terror missions by the beginning of next year, in a move expected…
Continue Reading Biden nominates Denis McDonough to lead VA, turning to another longtime Obama adviser
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday tapped Denis McDonough to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, adding the longtime chief of staff to former…
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The Texas attorney general taking Trump’s voter fraud conspiracies to the Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has fought in the courts for President Donald Trump’s causes before, has emerged as one of the final…
Continue Reading Supreme Court overturns top military court, rules that rape cases before 2006 can be prosecuted
The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 on Thursday that the military can prosecute at any time sexual assault cases committed between 1986 and 2006, overturning…
Continue Reading Azar has met with Biden’s transition team and says 20 million Americans could be vaccinated in ‘the next several weeks’
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday that he has met with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team and pledged a…
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