Politics Archives

When Justice Stephen Breyer rules (on retirement), the White House might know first

March 4, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

A Democratic president has not filled a Supreme Court vacancy in more than a decade, so liberals are anticipating the possible retirement of Justice…

Shalanda Young testifies before Senate as top Democrats pressure Biden to pick her for OMB director

March 4, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

Shalanda Young will testify Thursday morning before the Senate Homeland Security committee, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats…

Ronny Jackson and the ‘former guy’

March 3, 2021 11:04 PM CNN

The Pentagon inspector general tells us that many who worked with Ronny Jackson — the former Trump White House physician and now a member of…

House passes sweeping government, ethics and election bill

March 3, 2021 9:57 PM CNN Newsource

The House on Wednesday approved HR 1, a sweeping government, ethics and election bill that Democrats have made a signature legislative priority. HR 1…

Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to consider criminal probe of then-Secretary Elaine Chao over ethics concerns

March 3, 2021 9:33 PM CNN Newsource

The Transportation Department’s inspector general asked the Justice Department in December to consider a criminal probe into then-Secretary…

House Dems pass sweeping voting legislation over GOP opposition

March 3, 2021 9:06 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have approved sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the…

House passes bill named in honor of George Floyd aimed at preventing police misconduct

March 3, 2021 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at preventing police misconduct that Democrats named in honor of George Floyd,…

Trump’s surgeon general questions guidance about getting 2 Covid-19 vaccine shots

March 3, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

Former US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on Monday questioned the Biden administration’s current guidance on getting both Covid-19 vaccine…

US civilian contractor died during rocket attack on air base in Iraq, Pentagon says

March 3, 2021 7:16 PM CNN Newsource

A US civilian contractor suffered a heart attack and died during a rocket attack on an air base hosting US, Iraqi and coalition forces in Iraq on…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott faces backlash after lifting virus restrictions

March 3, 2021 6:43 PM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state’s mask mandate…

What will Republicans do about their Ronny Jackson problem?

March 3, 2021 6:31 PM CNN

During his time as the White House physician for the last two presidents, Ronny Jackson allegedly behaved in an inappropriate way toward…

Fact check: Pence echoes Trump’s Big Lie in dishonest op-ed on election rules

March 3, 2021 6:03 PM CNN

In an opinion article published on Wednesday, former Vice President Mike Pence did something he used to do in office: echo a lie from former…

Schumer announces all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms team following US Capitol riot

March 3, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced an all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms leadership team, after the previous…

Senate Democrats still finishing their Covid relief bill as vote timing creeps toward the weekend

March 3, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats are down to the wire. In a furious last-minute push, Democrats are scrambling to put their final touches on a $1.9 trillion Covid-19…

Capitol Hill security increased and House session canceled amid warnings about March 4 conspiracies

March 3, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

US officials on Wednesday alerted lawmakers to a potential threat against the US Capitol on March 4, for which security has been enhanced as a…

House Republican: ‘Trump has a responsibility’ to tell his supporters ‘to stand down’ after new threat

March 3, 2021 4:22 PM CNN Newsource

The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday that Donald Trump has a duty to call off his supporters in light of a…

Acting US Capitol Police chief acknowledges failures of January 6 but can’t say what increased budget would do to solve them

March 3, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

The acting chief of the US Capitol Police department acknowledged command and intelligence failures the day insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, but…

Unaccompanied kids being held by Border Patrol for 77 hours on average, internal documents show

March 3, 2021 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, Dc — Migrant children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border alone are staying in Border Patrol custody for longer than three days on…

Contractor dies of heart attack during rocket attack at air base housing U.S. troops in Iraq

March 3, 2021 8:50 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. contractor died Wednesday when at least 10 rockets slammed into an air base housing U.S. and other coalition troops in…

House to vote on bill named in honor of George Floyd aimed at preventing police misconduct

March 3, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives is slated to vote Wednesday on legislation aimed at preventing police misconduct that Democrats named in honor of George…

North Carolina county commissioner and LGBTQ advocate launches bid to challenge GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn

March 3, 2021 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

A North Carolina county official and longtime LGBTQ advocate announced Wednesday that she’s challenging Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn in…

Capitol Hill security increased around chatter about March 4 conspiracies

March 3, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

US officials on Wednesday alerted lawmakers to a potential threat against the US Capitol on March 4, for which security has been enhanced as a…

Democrats introduce legislation to create a Ruth Bader Ginsburg monument on Capitol Hill

March 3, 2021 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to create a monument on Capitol Hill in honor of the late Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon…

Cuomo apologizes, says he didn’t know he was making women uncomfortable and rejects calls to resign

March 3, 2021 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged on Wednesday after more than a week away from the cameras to apologize for his behavior after two women accused…

Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach U.S. Capitol on Thursday

March 3, 2021 9:13 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on…

Biden: Texas decision to reopen ‘Neanderthal thinking’

March 3, 2021 1:52 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden sharply criticized states such as Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions against pleas…

Senate Democrats still finishing their Covid relief bill as Biden signs off on narrowing stimulus check eligibility

March 3, 2021 1:44 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats are down to the wire. In a furious last-minute push, Democrats are scrambling to put their final touches on a $1.9 trillion Covid-19…