Biden White House to issue memo to halt or delay midnight regulations on January 20
On Joe Biden’s first day as President, his White House will issue a memo to halt or delay midnight regulations and actions taken by the Trump…
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Trump administration to block palm oil from second company in Malaysia over forced labor findings
The Trump administration will halt imports of palm oil from Malaysia over findings of forced labor abuses at the plantations of one of the…
Continue Reading Trump administration taking steps to designate Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism in coming days
The Trump administration will soon take steps toward designating Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as an 11th hour effort to create hurdles for…
Continue Reading A congressional waiver is the biggest hurdle for Biden’s defense pick
The biggest obstacle to retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin’s nomination for secretary of defense is his retirement date from the military just four…
Continue Reading There is no sign that a bill on $2,000 checks is going to get a vote in the Senate
Things are going to drag on in the Senate for a few days. Bottom line: There is absolutely no sign right now that a standalone bill on $2,000 checks…
Continue Reading US sanctions Venezuelan judge, prosecutor over CITGO 6
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled sanctions on a Venezuelan judge and prosecutor for their roles in the prosecution and sentencing of…
Continue Reading Here are the historic firsts in Biden’s administration
Several of President-elect Joe Biden‘s nominees would make history if confirmed by the United States Senate to serve in top roles in his…
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Missouri senator to force votes on Electoral College results
WASHINGTON, DC — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Wednesday he will object when Congress counts the Electoral College votes next week,…
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Biden names Kathleen Hicks as first woman deputy defense secretary
Joe Biden’s transition team announced Wednesday that former Obama Pentagon official Kathleen Hicks is the President-elect’s pick to serve…
Continue Reading McConnell moves to combine Trump asks in potential ‘poison pill’ for stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation Tuesday to combine two additional demands from President Donald Trump to an expansion…
Continue Reading Biden and Harris to campaign in Georgia in final days before Senate run-offs
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are poised to make a final push in Georgia ahead of the state’s high stakes…
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Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies after battling Covid-19
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19, his spokesman confirmed Tuesday evening. “Congressman-elect Luke…
Continue Reading Transition mistrust: Roadblocks on troops, cyber hack and budgets
President-elect Joe Biden’s explosive allegation this week that the outgoing Trump administration is throwing up “roadblocks” on…
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Jonathan Pollard, who served 30 years in U.S. prison for spying for Israel, has arrived in country
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media say Jonathan Pollard, who spent 30 years in U.S. prison for spying for Israel, has landed in the country with his…
Continue Reading New York Times: Pompeo to consider designating Cuba a terrorism sponsor
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo must decide whether to approve a plan from State Department officials to classify Cuba as a state sponsor of…
Continue Reading How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House
Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic. Anger, fear, new voters, PAC money, minority turnout — these are often credited with shaping…
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U.S. treasury secretary says $600 stimulus direct deposits may start Tuesday night
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Treasury Secretery Steven Mnuchin said direct payments to Americans may begin to be deposited as early as Tuesday night. These…
Continue Reading Pelosi has narrow path to the speakership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s margin for error is slim on Sunday, when lawmakers return to Washington to officially usher in a new session of…
Continue Reading White House coronavirus task force warns of ‘unstable’ data during the holidays
The White House coronavirus task force warned states of incomplete and “unstable” Covid-19 data due to the ongoing holiday season, making…
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Biden says Trump administration is falling ‘far behind’ on vaccine distribution
President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s plan to distribute Covid-19 vaccines across the country has fallen…
Continue Reading As year-end approaches, vaccine rollout remains woefully behind schedule
With just a few days left in the year, alarm bells are going off among health officials across the country over the slow effort to administer tens of…
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Justice Dept. declines charges against officers in 2014 fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, closing federal probe
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department says it cannot bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland, Ohio, police officers for the…
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Trump lashes out at Republicans after they override his veto
President Donald Trump’s ability to scramble American political lines continues even from the golf course, with House votes Monday showing that…
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Unemployed will get full 11 weeks of $300 boost from stimulus deal, Labor Department says
WASHINGTON, DC — Jobless Americans won’t lose out on any benefits in the $900 billion stimulus deal, even though President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Trump angered by Mar-a-Lago renovations, sources say
His mood darkened as soon as he walked into his members-only club Mar-a-Lago, three days before Christmas, according to multiple sources. The changes…
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McConnell blocks effort to quickly increase direct stimulus payments
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked an effort to quickly pass a measure to increase direct stimulus…
Continue Reading Environmental groups sue Trump administration over rule allowing for faster dishwashers
A coalition of environmental groups sued the Energy Department on Tuesday in an effort to block a new federal rule that would allow for faster…
Continue Reading Mitch McConnell faces decision over formal vote to increase stimulus payments to $2,000
All eyes are on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday. After the House overwhelmingly voted to both override President Donald…
Continue Reading Biden eyes cuts to Trump nuclear program as critical arms control deadline with Russia looms
President-elect Joe Biden will explore making cuts to the country’s nuclear modernization program, potentially reversing Trump administration…
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If Louie Gohmert is right, we might have had Presidents Al Gore and Hillary Clinton
Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert’s federal lawsuit seeking to empower Vice President Mike Pence in his “discretion” to unilaterally…
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