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McConnell: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s views are a ‘cancer’ for the GOP

February 1, 2021 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Monday issued a tacit rebuke of controversial Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, slamming the Georgia…

An estimated 29 million people would lose out on stimulus payments under GOP proposal

February 1, 2021 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

The Republican counterproposal on coronavirus relief unveiled Monday would potentially leave out 29 million middle- and upper-income earners who…

Investigators recommend no charges for Capitol Police officer accused of killing pro-Trump rioter

February 1, 2021 7:58 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Investigators have recommended that prosecutors decline to bring charges against a U.S. Capitol Police officer in the shooting…

Congressional Democrats view bipartisan plan as low priority for Covid-19 relief

February 1, 2021 7:28 PM CNN Newsource

Democrats on Capitol Hill are willing to give President Joe Biden the opportunity to secure Republican support for his broad Covid-19 relief package,…

Abbott talks pandemic, police funding and ‘election integrity’ in State of State speech

February 1, 2021 2:50 PM Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is on a comeback from a pandemic that has killed more than 36,000 people here —…

Biden, GOP senators agree to more Covid relief talks after ‘productive’ meeting

February 1, 2021 4:02 PM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — With a group of 10 Republican senators officially offering a counter-proposal to President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 relief bill, the…

Biden hosts GOP senators as part of Covid-19 stimulus outreach

February 1, 2021 6:26 PM CNN

President Joe Biden hosted Republican senators for two hours in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon to hear out their proposal for a Covid-19 relief…

Federal judge orders Cowboys for Trump leader held without bond until trial on Capitol riot charge

February 1, 2021 6:11 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge on Monday refused to release jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin of New Mexico as he awaits trial in…

Pelosi and Schumer say US Capitol Police officer killed during insurrection will lie in honor at Capitol

February 1, 2021 6:14 PM CNN Newsource

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Friday that the body of US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick…

Senate’s McConnell says ‘loony lies’ by Ga. Rep. Greene are ‘cancer’ for party and U.S.

February 1, 2021 6:08 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia…

Rep. Tim Ryan is laying the groundwork on a Senate bid in Ohio

February 1, 2021 6:03 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. Tim Ryan is laying the groundwork for a run at Ohio’s open Senate seat, a source familiar with his plans tells CNN, with the congressman…

Investigators recommend no charges for US Capitol Police officer accused of killing pro-Trump rioter during insurrection

February 1, 2021 5:58 PM CNN Newsource

Investigators have recommended that prosecutors decline to bring charges against a US Capitol Police officer in the shooting of a pro-Trump rioter…

First on CNN: Liz Cheney gets boost from McConnell amid divisive intraparty battle over Trump’s impeachment

February 1, 2021 5:47 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. Liz Cheney, under fire from former President Donald Trump and his staunchest defenders, is picking up support from some influential Republicans…

DHS says undocumented immigrants should get coronavirus vaccines

February 1, 2021 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Undocumented immigrants should get coronavirus vaccines, the Biden administration said Monday, adding that federal authorities…

Fauci: US Covid-19 vaccine distribution will ‘get better very quickly’

February 1, 2021 5:04 PM CNN Newsource

Dr. Anthony Fauci vowed Monday evening that US Covid-19 vaccine distribution will “get better very quickly” as the Biden administration…

Las Cruces City Council unanimously votes to condemn U.S. Rep. Herrell’s rejection of electoral votes

February 1, 2021 12:59 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Members of the Las Cruces City Council unanimously voiced their opposition to U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell’s rejection of…

Walmart shooting witness among 100s deported under Biden; Escobar flagged case for White House

February 1, 2021 4:38 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden’s administration has deported hundreds of immigrants in its early days despite his campaign pledge to stop…

Biden freeze hits two Trump drug price rules

February 1, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

A freeze by the new Biden administration on Trump-era regulations will hit at least two rules aimed at lowering drug prices, including one dealing…

Even some within the Trump right want Marjorie Taylor Greene gone

February 1, 2021 4:26 PM CNN

It seems that with each passing day, there’s a new controversy surrounding Georgia freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. From her supportive…

31 Florida counties agree to settle legal fight over Spanish-language ballots

February 1, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

Nearly half of Florida’s counties have agreed to provide Spanish-language assistance and materials to voters after a years-long legal battle.…

Trump names two new lawyers for impeachment trial a day after his defense team collapsed

February 1, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump’s office announced that David Schoen and Bruce L. Castor, Jr. will now head the legal team for his second…

Biden asks Supreme Court to delay oral arguments on border wall and asylum rule

February 1, 2021 3:00 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden’s Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Monday to postpone oral arguments in significant…

US stocks try to recover from worst week since October

February 1, 2021 2:09 PM CNN

US stocks started February on a better note, chipping away at some of the recent losses that turned the last week — as well as the last month —…

Here’s what budget reconciliation is (and why it matters for Biden’s stimulus)

February 1, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

As President Joe Biden pursues a bipartisan Covid-19 relief deal, Senate Democrats are laying the groundwork for passing relief without any…

Biden and Netanyahu’s decades-long friendship faces new test after Israel’s Prime Minister went all in for Trump

February 1, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been friends, allies and partners in a relationship that has spanned nearly…

Eric Holder Fast Facts

February 1, 2021 1:47 PM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of former US Attorney General Eric Holder. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1951 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name:…

White House defends size of $1.9 trillion Covid-19 proposal ahead of meeting with GOP senators

February 1, 2021 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

Hours before President Joe Biden was set to meet with a group of Republican senators proposing a drastically slimmer coronavirus relief package than…

White House reached out to Manchin after Harris’ West Virginia interview

February 1, 2021 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

The White House called Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin after Vice President Kamala Harris conducted interviews with West Virginia media, according to a…

Virginia Republicans’ search for a standard-bearer is a key test of post-Trump GOP in upcoming governor’s race

February 1, 2021 11:21 AM CNN Newsource

As Republicans search for a path forward following Donald Trump’s defeat and the party’s loss of power in Washington, many are looking…

Something went terribly wrong with Trump’s defense

February 1, 2021 10:58 AM CNN

Just over a week before the start of his second impeachment trial, former President Donald Trump’s entire legal team has walked away. What…