Biden signed two executive orders and a memorandum Wednesday. Here’s what they do
President Joe Biden on Wednesday continued his executive action blitz with a package of orders aimed at addressing the climate crisis along with a…
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Biden aims for comprehensive climate approach as he halts new oil and gas leases on federal land
President Joe Biden signed several executive actions related to the climate crisis on Wednesday, including one directing the secretary of the…
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Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land
WASHINGTON, DC — In what is the most ambitious U.S. effort ever to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to…
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Blinken to State Dept. staff: ‘It’s a new day for America; it’s a new day for the world’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to his workforce for the first time as top US diplomat Wednesday, telling them that “it’s a new…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick for UN ambassador vows to hold China accountable and expresses regret for speech at Beijing backed event
President Joe Biden’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations pledged to hold China to account in the international body and expressed…
Continue Reading Kaine working on Trump censure resolution though other Democrats throw cold water on the idea
Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said Wednesday he has drafted a resolution to censure former President Donald Trump for his actions ahead of the…
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GOP plans to filibuster Mayorkas nomination for DHS secretary
Senate Republicans plan to object to any efforts to quickly confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of Homeland Security, further delaying his…
Continue Reading Fed warns of a slowing recovery, leaves rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and again stressed it would use its “full range of tools” to support the US…
Continue Reading Threats against lawmakers fuel safety concerns for travel outside Washington
As threats continue to mount against members of Congress, concern is growing about the safety of some lawmakers when they travel outside Washington…
Continue Reading Biden administration pauses arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE, sources say
The Biden administration has paused arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as it conducts a wider review of agreements worth…
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Biden sets bold timeline for a return to normal life
President Joe Biden’s pledge that there will be sufficient vaccines for 300 million Americans by the end of summer represents a bold and…
Continue Reading Defeat in Texas shows how the conservative judiciary can thwart Biden’s agenda
A federal judge’s action Tuesday preventing President Joe Biden’s 100-day pause in deportations demonstrated the land mines that await…
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First lady Jill Biden expected to take active role in immigrant family reunification
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration’s planned task force aimed at reuniting children who were separated from their parents at the…
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Census official says the numbers used for divvying up congressional seats won’t be ready until the end of April
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Census Bureau official says that the numbers used for divvying up U.S. congressional seats among the states won’t be ready…
Continue Reading Two police officers died by suicide after responding to Capitol riot
Acting Metropolitan Police Chief Robert J. Contee told the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that two police officers have died by suicide…
Continue Reading US Capitol Police union blasts leadership for ‘unconscionable’ lack of preparation leading up to riot
The union representing rank-and-file US Capitol Police officers said Wednesday it is “angered and shocked” by statements its current…
Continue Reading Biden to halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and take other climate-related action
President Joe Biden will sign several executive actions related to the climate crisis on Wednesday, including one directing the secretary of the…
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Homeland Security issues rare bulletin warning of heightened domestic terrorism threat
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday issued a threat bulletin due to the potential for violence from…
Continue Reading Melania Trump hires staff and establishes post-White House office
Former first lady Melania Trump is establishing a post-White House office in Palm Beach, Florida, according to two sources familiar with her plans.…
Continue Reading New coronavirus variants threaten to stress US system more, CDC head says
The spread of new coronavirus variants that are more contagious threatens to add stress to an already overwhelmed health care system, US Centers for…
Continue Reading Tech problems kick off Biden administration’s first virtual Covid briefing
The first Covid-19 briefing of the Biden administration got off to an unfortunate start on Wednesday with multiple technical difficulties. The…
Continue Reading Leahy said he had ‘muscle spasms’ on Tuesday night but has been cleared for a full return
Sen. Patrick Leahy, the president pro tempore of the Senate, said Wednesday that he went to the hospital Tuesday night because of “muscle…
Continue Reading Biden expected to halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and take other climate-related action
President Joe Biden is expected to sign several executive actions related to climate on Wednesday, including issuing a moratorium on new oil and gas…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick for UN ambassador to call for re-engagement with UN to counter Chinese influence
President Joe Biden’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations plans to voice her support for the country’s re-engagement in the…
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5 things to know for January 27: Covid-19, White House, Capitol riot, Italy, Newark
The US is awash in rough weather: California may see record-breaking rain and snow this week, and an EF-3 tornado blew through Alabama, killing one,…
Continue Reading Trump adds another South Carolina lawyer to impeachment defense team amid questions of whether he will pay them
Former President Donald Trump has expanded his impeachment legal team by tapping a former prosecutor-turned-criminal defense lawyer, an addition that…
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Rand Paul calls impeachment ‘dead on arrival’ after most Republicans signal that trial is unconstitutional
The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene indicated support for executing prominent Democrats in 2018 and 2019 before running for Congress
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly indicated support for executing prominent Democratic politicians in 2018 and 2019 before being…
Continue Reading Biden chief of staff: President wants schools open but US must ‘make the investments’ needed to safely return
President Joe Biden wants schools to reopen but believes Congress must make the necessary investments to safely return to in-person learning, his…
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How Oregon just proved Donald Trump isn’t going anywhere
On Monday night, the Oregon Republican Party issued a formal condemnation of the 10 House Republicans who voted in favor of impeaching President…
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