Biden signs executive order aimed at strengthening American manufacturing
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at boosting American manufacturing, setting in motion a process to fulfill his campaign…
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White House recommits to getting Harriet Tubman on $20 bill after Trump delay
The Biden administration says it is “exploring ways to speed up” release of $20 bills featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman after the…
Continue Reading Biden replaces controversial White House physician
President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump’s…
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Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming — and what might be coming soon
There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all…
Continue Reading Ohio lawmaker who asked racist question about Black hygiene tapped to lead state health panel
A GOP Ohio lawmaker who asked a racist question last year about whether “the colored population” was contracting Covid-19 at higher rates…
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Biden avoids contentious issues in call with Mexico’s president
WASHINGTON, DC — When President Joe Biden spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador last week, the most controversial issues…
Continue Reading Democratic congressman to introduce sweeping child abuse prevention bill Monday
Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia will introduce a child abuse prevention bill in the House on Monday, his office told CNN, setting up…
Continue Reading Leahy, not Roberts, expected to preside over impeachment trial as House to send article to Senate on Monday
The contours of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial are starting to take shape, with the Senate’s longest-serving…
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Here are the executive orders Biden has signed so far
President Joe Biden has signed a flurry of executive orders, actions and memorandums aimed at rapidly addressing the coronavirus pandemic and…
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Biden set to reinstate coronavirus-related travel restrictions that Trump lifted
President Joe Biden on Monday will sign a presidential proclamation reinstating the travel restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, White…
Continue Reading Biden lifts transgender military ban as he meets with first Black defense secretary
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday alongside…
Continue Reading READ: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia plans to introduce Monday, represents a…
Continue Reading Biden is poised to lift transgender military ban when he meets with first Black defense secretary
President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday when…
Continue Reading Biden set to meet with first Black defense secretary as administration is poised to lift transgender military ban
President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday morning with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as the President is poised to repeal a Trump-era ban on most…
Continue Reading First dogs Champ and Major have moved into the White House
The first dogs have entered the White House — the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Champ and Major, officially joined the first family in…
Continue Reading White House staff welcomes new first family: ‘The residence has life again’
The new President and first lady settled in at the White House this weekend, and did so with extended Biden family members. “The residence has…
Continue Reading Supreme Court denies NY Democrat Sheldon Silver’s appeal of bribery conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal by former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for his bribery conviction. It is the latest…
Continue Reading GOP Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announces he won’t run for reelection
Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not run for reelection after his current term in office ends in 2022. “I feel…
Continue Reading Supreme Court dismisses emolument cases against Trump
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case concerning whether former President Donald Trump violated provisions of the Constitution that bar…
Continue Reading Covid-19 relief faces time crunch with impeachment around the corner
Less than a week into his new administration, President Joe Biden’s promise of restoring bipartisanship is going to face even more hurdles as…
Continue Reading READ: Dominion’s lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani
Dominion Voting Systems has sued former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation after he pushed the “Big…
Continue Reading Sarah Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor
Sarah Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, announced Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas. “With the…
Continue Reading White House expected to lift transgender ban in military as early as Monday
President Joe Biden is expected to repeal former President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military as early as…
Continue Reading Biden to reinstate Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump
President Joe Biden on Monday will reinstate the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the United…
Continue Reading Transportation officials weigh options to enforce Biden’s mask requirement for travelers
Federal transportation officials are considering a range of options to enforce President Joe Biden’s new face mask requirement for interstate…
Continue Reading Birx: I always considered quitting Trump’s White House Covid task force
Dr. Deborah Birx “always” considered quitting then-President Donald Trump’s White House coronavirus task force and was troubled by…
Continue Reading Alleged Capitol rioter’s brother is a Secret Service agent who once led Michelle Obama’s detail
The brother of an alleged US Capitol rioter is a US Secret Service agent who once led former first lady Michelle Obama’s detail, CNN has…
Continue Reading White House holds call with senators to drum up bipartisan support for Covid-19 relief package
Money for vaccine distribution was viewed as the top priority on a Sunday call that President Joe Biden’s top economic official held with a…
Continue Reading Sarah Sanders expected to announce bid for Arkansas governor on Monday
Sarah Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, is expected to announce Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas, a…
Continue Reading Trump adviser says former President not currently considering launching a third party
Former President Donald Trump remains committed to reelecting Republicans and is not currently considering launching a third party, a senior Trump…
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