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…
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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 Tanden nomination to lead Office of Management and Budget remains in limbo
President Joe Biden’s nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget may remain in limbo until at least early next…
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…
Continue Reading Harris addresses vaccine hesitancy in DC pharmacy visit
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday visited a local pharmacy in Washington, DC, to highlight the Biden administration’s retail pharmacy…
Continue Reading Harris highlights vaccine hesitancy in DC pharmacy visit
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday visited a local pharmacy in Washington, DC, to highlight the Biden administration’s retail pharmacy…
Continue Reading Trump’s tax returns turned over to NY district attorney
NEW YORK, NY — Tax records that former President Donald Trump tried to keep secret for years are now in the hands of the New York district…
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Tom Vilsack Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1950 Birth place: Pittsburgh,…
Continue Reading Rick Perry Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Energy and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Personal Birth date: March 4, 1950 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Miscalculating Sinema and Manchin could end up costing Biden
The message emblazoned on the bright pink sweater Sen. Kyrsten Sinema wore presiding over the Senate this week may not have been intended…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania GOP meeting ends with no resolution on whether to censure Toomey
A Pennsylvania Republican state committee meeting Wednesday night concluded with no resolution on whether to censure Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey…
Continue Reading Trump plots future — and revenge — from sunny Florida links
In a South Florida war room, occupied most days by a party of one, a former President of the United States is plotting his return — and his…
Continue Reading Congressional Republicans risk backlash as they unite against Biden’s Covid relief plan
Democrats and Republicans tangled over the size and scope of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan Wednesday, despite the broad public…
Continue Reading White House lifts Trump order that temporarily banned certain immigrant visas during pandemic
President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a Trump-era executive order that temporarily banned some immigrant visas during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading Senate panel to consider Rachel Levine’s historic nomination for HHS assistant secretary
A Senate confirmation hearing will take place on Thursday for President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as assistant health secretary, Dr. Rachel…
Continue Reading Democratic women poised to shake up male-dominated industry with new political media firm
Recent success stories about women in politics are about candidates breaking barriers. There’s a female vice president. More women than ever…
Continue Reading ‘Top Secret’ Saudi documents show Khashoggi assassins used company seized by Saudi crown prince
The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi were owned by a…
Continue Reading South Dakota AG under pressure to resign as new evidence reveals investigators found victim’s broken glasses inside his car
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is under pressure to resign after he was charged last week with three misdemeanor counts in the…
Continue Reading Pentagon chief urges service members to get vaccinated after it was revealed one-third are opting out
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urged military service members to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in a video statement released Wednesday…
Continue Reading Democrats and GOP at odds over scope of commission to investigate Capitol riot
A brewing political fight over the creation of an independent commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the Capitol is focused not only on the…
Continue Reading What Mitt Romney gets *exactly* right about Donald Trump
Mitt Romney is no fan of Donald Trump. In fact, the Utah Republican senator may be the single most prominent critic of the 45th President within the…
Continue Reading Pentagon report reveals disturbing details about White supremacists in the ranks
A Pentagon report on extremism obtained by CNN gives disturbing insight into how White supremacists are active in the military and offers…
Continue Reading Why Ron Johnson’s fringe conspiracy theories are so alarming
It’s tempting to laugh at ridiculous conspiracy theories. In fact, we should laugh at them, but we must also take them seriously when they move…
Continue Reading Donald Trump Jr. deposed by DC attorney general as part of inaugural funds lawsuit
Donald Trump Jr. was deposed as part of the Washington, DC, attorney general’s lawsuit alleging the misuse of Trump inaugural funds, according…
Continue Reading Close ally of Marjorie Taylor Greene among those in Capitol mob
A close ally of Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took part in the January 6 mob at the Capitol and said he was among those who…
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