PPP is out of money for most businesses ahead of planned May 31 closure
The Paycheck Protection Program is out of cash for most businesses weeks ahead of the program’s scheduled May 31 closure, the Small Business…
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Facebook Oversight Board upholds decision to ban Donald Trump
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now. The social network’s…
Continue Reading Elise Stefanik moves to quickly consolidate GOP support as Liz Cheney replacement: ‘The fix is in’
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a staunch defender of former President Donald Trump, is working behind the scenes to lock down enough support to…
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Oversight Board upholds former President Trump’s suspension from Facebook, finds company failed to impose proper penalty
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook. The social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board has voted…
Continue Reading Trump-era policy Biden administration uses to expel migrants faces uncertain future
President Joe Biden came into office pledging to reverse a slew of Trump-era policies that had restricted immigration to the United States. But for…
Continue Reading First on CNN: GOP Senate campaign arm targets Kelly over immigration
The campaign arm for Senate Republicans is set to launch a multi-media ad campaign targeting incumbent Democratic freshman Sen. Mark Kelly over his…
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Secret William Barr memo saying not to charge Trump must be released, judge says
A federal judge this week rejected the Justice Department’s attempts to keep secret a departmental opinion to not charge former President…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek ‘special master’ to review items FBI seized from Giuliani
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have asked a judge to appoint a “special master” — or independent review — for materials…
Continue Reading ‘We do need to be careful’: Cindy McCain cautions Republicans as GOP considers Liz Cheney replacement
Cindy McCain, widow of longtime Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, on Tuesday warned that Republicans need to exercise caution as the party…
Continue Reading DeSantis schedules January special election to fill Alcee Hastings’ seat
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that a special election to replace Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, who died last month, will take…
Continue Reading House Democrat introduces bill to release COINTELPRO files on surveillance of Black Panthers and Fred Hampton
A Democratic lawmaker on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require the government to release its decades-old records from an FBI-run covert…
Continue Reading Biden sets goal of administering at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new goal of administering at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having 160…
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Pentagon tracking out-of-control Chinese rocket that could reenter Earth’s atmosphere
The Pentagon has said it is tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend, raising…
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Government watchdog set to examine Pentagon’s handling of UFOs
The Department of Defense’s watchdog is set to examine how the Pentagon has handled reports of UFOs, which the department refers to as…
Continue Reading Cheney sees cratering support in House GOP as McCarthy says she isn’t ‘carrying out the message’
Rep. Liz Cheney’s days as the No. 3 in House GOP leadership appear to be numbered, with speculation growing about her replacement and House…
Continue Reading Businesses speak out as Texas Republicans push voting restrictions
Business groups and voting rights organizations are attempting to apply public pressure on Texas Republicans as lawmakers gear up to finalize bills…
Continue Reading Biden says his ‘hope and expectation’ is to meet Putin on upcoming Europe trip
President Joe Biden said Tuesday it is his “hope and expectation” to meet with his Russian counterpart during a planned visit to Europe…
Continue Reading Biden’s plan to fight domestic terror will mark shift from Trump
The Biden administration will release its highly anticipated national strategy for fighting domestic terrorists in the coming weeks, the White House…
Continue Reading Justice Department preps plea deals for rioters from viral video of cops trapped in Capitol tunnel
The Justice Department is preparing to offer guilty plea deals to four Capitol rioters who are accused of trapping police in a tunnel and attacking…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney is playing a different game
Liz Cheney is striking a nerve. Over and over again. Purposefully and with force. Donald Trump sends an email saying the election was stolen, and…
Continue Reading White House tells governors they will redistribute unordered vaccine doses
President Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisers told governors during a call Tuesday that they plan to redistribute vaccine doses should states not…
Continue Reading Community leaders call on Justice Department to ramp up police investigations
Elected officials and advocacy groups from cities across the country are calling for the pace of police investigation announcements by the Justice…
Continue Reading Biden sets new target to vaccinate 70% of adult Americans by July 4
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden is setting a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4. This comes…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist announces another bid for Florida governor
Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist is launching a campaign to get his old job as Florida governor back. Crist announced Tuesday that he will be entering…
Continue Reading Biden to set goal of administering at least one Covid-19 shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will set a new goal of administering at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having…
Continue Reading Suspect shot in standoff outside CIA headquarters has died, FBI says
The suspect who was shot and wounded by law enforcement in a standoff just outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, on Monday has died, the FBI…
Continue Reading CIA briefing to lawmakers on suspected energy attacks turned contentious
A briefing on suspected energy attacks on US intelligence officers turned contentious last week, two sources told CNN, as senators demanded more…
Continue Reading Merrick Garland cites domestic terrorism and civil rights in defending budget to House lawmakers
Merrick Garland stepped into his first congressional hot seat as attorney general Tuesday morning, testifying before the House Appropriations…
Continue Reading U.S. to reallocate Covid vaccine away from states with low demand
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration will begin shifting how it allocates Covid-19 shots to states, moving doses from states with lower demand…
Continue Reading Merrick Garland to be grilled on civil rights and gun control in first hearing as attorney general
Merrick Garland stepped into his first congressional hot seat as attorney general Tuesday morning, testifying before the House Appropriations…
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