Trump administration removes experts from Defense Policy Board
Several high profile members of the Defense Policy Board were removed on Wednesday by the Trump administration, in yet another purge of longstanding…
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Here’s a cheat sheet for Thanksgiving’s inevitable politics talk
A socially distanced Thanksgiving might be a blessing in 2020. If we don’t listen to public health warnings, we could end up trying to strangle…
Continue Reading READ: Supreme Court dissent on dispute from religious groups over Covid-19 restrictions in New York
In a 5-4 ruling, the US Supreme Court sided with religious organizations in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions put in place by New York Gov. Andrew…
Continue Reading READ: Supreme Court ruling on dispute from religious groups over Covid-19 restrictions in New York
In a 5-4 ruling, the US Supreme Court sided with religious organizations in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions put in place by New York Gov. Andrew…
Continue Reading READ: Supreme Court ruling on dispute from religious groups over Covid-19 restrictions in New York
In a 5-4 ruling, the US Supreme Court sided with religious organizations in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions put in place by New York Gov. Andrew…
Continue Reading NRA says it’s aware of ‘significant diversion of its assets’ in tax filing
The National Rifle Association says in a tax filing that it became aware of a “significant diversion” of its assets in 2019 and previous…
Continue Reading Biden’s national security team still has significant gaps
When President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced members of his national security team on Tuesday, there were significant gaps on stage: proposed…
Continue Reading New York Times: Justice Department probed Georgia Sen. David Perdue’s stock sales at beginning of pandemic
The Justice Department opened a probe into Georgia Sen. David Perdue’s stock sales for possible insider trading earlier this year but declined…
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In Trump and Biden, reality and fantasy collide on Thanksgiving
Coronavirus infections are skyrocketing. Unemployment is rising. Food lines are getting longer. And President Donald Trump is tweeting. Happy…
Continue Reading White House Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to ‘gather’ even as Covid-19 surges
President Donald Trump’s annual Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to “gather” for the holiday, even though federal…
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Supreme Court blocks NY’s virus-imposed limits on church services; Justice Barrett was decisive vote
WASHINGTON, DC — As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court late Wednesday temporarily barred New York from…
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Early voting begins in runoff election for El Paso mayor, city council seats
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting began Wednesday for El Paso’s Dec. 12 runoff election that will decide the city’s mayoral race as well the District 2…
Continue Reading Acting head of USAID tests positive for Covid-19
John Barsa, the acting head of the US Agency for International Development, has tested positive for coronavirus, CNN has learned. “We can…
Continue Reading Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulates Biden on winning election
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic…
Continue Reading Trump’s outcasts in the civil and foreign service may get a second chance under Biden
It’s been a hard four years for many career government servants. Their expertise was set aside for President Donald Trump’s flashy…
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Trump announces pardon for Michael Flynn in tweet
President Donald Trump announced in a tweet Wednesday that he has granted his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, a “full…
Continue Reading Trump announces pardon for Michael Flynn in tweet
President Donald Trump announced in a tweet Wednesday that he has granted his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, a “full…
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White House Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to ‘gather’ even as Covid-19 surges
President Donald Trump’s annual Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to “gather” for the holiday, even though federal…
Continue Reading CIA officer killed in combat in Somalia
A CIA officer was killed in Somalia last weekend, according to a former senior administration official with knowledge of the matter. The officer was…
Continue Reading DOJ appeals ruling that said it can’t take the place of Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit
The Justice Department is appealing a court ruling that denied its move to substitute itself for President Donald Trump as the defendant in the…
Continue Reading Trump invites Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers to White House after calling in to baseless voter fraud event
President Donald Trump has invited Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania to the White House on Wednesday night, following a “hearing”…
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Trump invites Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers to White House after calling in to baseless voter fraud event
President Donald Trump has invited Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania to the White House on Wednesday night, following a “hearing”…
Continue Reading Army Corps denies permit for controversial mine that threatened salmon habitat in Alaska
After a battle that spanned nearly 20 years and cost a Canadian mining company close to a billion dollars, the US Army Corps of Engineers has decided…
Continue Reading The short week in 9 headlines
Courts continued to throw out Trump campaign challenges to the election and at last the transition formally began. Biden is now the first…
Continue Reading Democratic fight emerges ahead of appointment to fill Kamala Harris’ Senate seat
A cross-country lobbying campaign for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris‘ Senate seat has pitted factions divided by race, gender and geography…
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Trump phones into Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers’ baseless voter fraud event after canceling trip
President Donald Trump called into a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, “hearing” on Wednesday hosted by GOP state lawmakers over baseless…
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Trump announces ‘a Full Pardon’ for Michael Flynn in tweet
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has “granted a Full Pardon” to his former national security adviser Michael Flynn,…
Continue Reading Biden urges Americans to recommit to fighting pandemic in Thanksgiving address
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Americans to recommit to fighting the deadly coronavirus pandemic in a Thanksgiving address ahead of the…
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Biden urges Americans to recommit to fighting pandemic in Thanksgiving address
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Americans to recommit to fighting the deadly coronavirus pandemic in a Thanksgiving address ahead of the…
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Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn for lying in Russia probe
WASHINGTON, DC— President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of…
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