Federal judge in Texas rules eviction moratorium is unconstitutional
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional, according to court…
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Proud Boys leader has no sympathy for lawmakers targeted by Capitol riot
The leader of the far-right Proud Boys group does not care that lawmakers were terrorized by rioters inside the US Capitol on January 6 as they tried…
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Patty Murray rebukes Rand Paul for ‘harmful misrepresentations’ at historic confirmation hearing for Rachel Levine
A Senate confirmation hearing is now underway for Dr. Rachel Levine, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as assistant health secretary, who…
Continue Reading Acting Capitol Police chief denies race played a role in security failures ahead of riot
There is no evidence that race played a role in the US Capitol Police’s failure to bolster security before the January 6 insurrection, the…
Continue Reading Increasing number of unaccompanied children arriving at southern border setting off alarm bells for feds
The growing number of migrant children arriving alone at the US-Mexico border is raising alarm among officials scrambling to find enough space to…
Continue Reading Big Lie? Big Whoop: Many Republicans on Capitol Hill see little reason to bat down Trump’s election lies
The deadly January 6 insurrection in the Capitol may have caused many voters to recoil at former President Donald Trump’s election lies. But on…
Continue Reading All eyes on Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough as she rules against minimum wage provision in Covid relief bill
A little known but powerful Senate official has ruled against including the increase in the minimum wage in the Covid relief bill, sources tell CNN.…
Continue Reading McConnell says he’ll ‘absolutely’ support Trump in 2024 if he’s the GOP nominee
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he would “absolutely” support former President Donald Trump if he became the GOP…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the debate over the $15 minimum wage
House Democrats have included a minimum wage hike in their latest Covid relief bill, although a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian means it…
Continue Reading US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militia structures
The US military struck a site in Syria on Thursday used by two Iranian-backed militia groups following rocket attacks on American forces in the…
Continue Reading The next Republican civil war: a fight over earmarks
As Democrats begin their march toward reinstating earmarks, Republicans are grappling with how their party will handle bringing back directed…
Continue Reading Affirmative action opponents ask Supreme Court to hear case over Harvard’s policy
Opponents of affirmative action asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to use their case against Harvard to overrule precedent that has long allowed…
Continue Reading Capitol Police chief warns militia groups want to ‘blow up the Capitol’ when Biden addresses Congress
Acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman warned Thursday that militia groups involved in the January 6 insurrection want to “blow up…
Continue Reading Jobless Americans can keep collecting unemployment benefits even if they turn down work for pandemic safety concerns
Laid-off workers will be allowed to turn down jobs they think are too risky because of Covid and continue to collect unemployment benefits, under…
Continue Reading Biden calls Saudi King before expected release of Khashoggi report
President Joe Biden spoke with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Thursday ahead of the release of a long-awaited US intelligence report on…
Continue Reading Biden marks 50 million vaccine doses but cautions there’s a ‘long way to go’
President Joe Biden on Thursday commemorated 50 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered since he took office, using it as a measuring stick…
Continue Reading GOP-backed Iowa bill aimed at restricting voting access heads to governor’s desk
An Iowa bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return absentee ballots is headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk this week…
Continue Reading Maryland man pleads not guilty to bringing loaded gun to Capitol insurrection
Days after a Republican senator said the US Capitol attack wasn’t an “armed insurrection,” a Maryland man pleaded not guilty to…
Continue Reading Democrats open to partisan balance on Jan. 6 commission, but panel’s scope still a sticking point
Congressional Democrats said Thursday that they would be open to an even partisan split for a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the…
Continue Reading Cuomo denies former aide’s sexual harassment allegations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is denying allegations from a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment, including an unwanted kiss, in a Medium…
Continue Reading Biden resets Saudi ties as US prepares to release intelligence report on Khashoggi’s murder
President Joe Biden’s reset of the US-Saudi Arabia relationship will take another step with the release of a long-awaited US intelligence…
Continue Reading Arizona Republicans propose giving lawmakers — not election officials — final review of election results
Arizona lawmakers are debating a new set of voting bills — including one that would allow lawmakers to review election results “if…
Continue Reading Blinken says he aims to create a more diverse State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will launch a diversity initiative to make the US’ oldest Cabinet agency look more like America itself, an…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy considers Senate bid against Marco Rubio
Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is seriously considering a run against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022, launching a listening tour on…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee for energy secretary, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The final vote was…
Continue Reading Marjorie Taylor Greene posts anti-transgender sign across hall from lawmaker with transgender child
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing sharp criticism after she posted an anti-transgender sign outside of her office, directly across the hall from…
Continue Reading Coons breaks with Pelosi in supporting equal representation to investigate Capitol attack
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons on Thursday argued that representation on the independent commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the US Capitol…
Continue Reading Lawmakers to revive proposal for federal commission tasked with examining America’s history of racism
Two Democratic lawmakers will reintroduce legislation Thursday calling for the formation of the first federal racial justice commission tasked with…
Continue Reading Lawmakers angrily grill Capitol security officials over lack of leadership as mob stormed US Capitol
House lawmakers angrily grilled acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman and acting House Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett on Thursday over…
Continue Reading House Freedom Caucus members question Liz Cheney’s leadership again after her latest Trump comments
House Freedom Caucus members questioned GOP conference chairwoman Liz Cheney‘s leadership — again — at a news conference Thursday after the…
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