New York Times: White House to probe Trump-era ‘political influence’ in government science
The Biden administration is planning to probe “Trump-era political interference” in government science in an effort to prevent abuses in…
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Supreme Court to hear whether Republican attorney general can defend Kentucky abortion law
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide next term whether Kentucky’s Republican attorney general can defend a controversial…
Continue Reading US suspends all trade with Myanmar after weekend of violence against pro-democracy protesters
The Biden administration announced the suspension of all trade engagement with Myanmar on Monday following a weekend of violence against…
Continue Reading North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announces he has prostate cancer but expects full recovery
Sen. Thom Tillis announced on Monday that he has prostate cancer and will be getting surgery next week. Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who just…
Continue Reading Colorado’s state lawmakers in ‘early stages’ of discussing gun reforms in wake of Boulder shooting
Colorado lawmakers are facing pressure to act from constituents and are in the “early stages” of discussing gun reform proposals after a…
Continue Reading Pentagon could open itself to costly litigation from contractors if US pulls out of Afghanistan this year
Despite the signing of the Doha agreement last February that called for a full drawdown of US troops and personnel from Afghanistan by May 1, the…
Continue Reading Pentagon could open itself to costly litigation from contractors if US pulls out Afghanistan this year
Despite the signing of the Doha agreement last February that called for a full drawdown of US troops and personnel from Afghanistan by May 1, the…
Continue Reading After two months in office, Kamala Harris is still living out of suitcases — and she’s getting frustrated with it
It has been more than two months since Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president of the United States, a historic moment for the country, as…
Continue Reading Biden administration working to develop a system for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated
The Biden administration is currently working to develop a system for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus,…
Continue Reading ‘Look at my family. Use my story’: Rep.-elect Julia Letlow urges Republicans to get Covid vaccine after husband’s death
Louisiana Rep.-elect Julia Letlow on Sunday urged Republicans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, citing her own tragic experience losing her…
Continue Reading Dan Sullivan says he’ll support fellow Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski if she runs for reelection
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska committed on Sunday to supporting Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the state’s other GOP senator, should she decide…
Continue Reading Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call from Trump following her Covid-19 warnings
Dr. Deborah Birx revealed in a CNN documentary clip released Sunday that she received a “very uncomfortable” and “very…
Continue Reading Nikema Williams blazes her own trail in the footsteps of history
It’s not often that a freshman member of Congress — in office barely two months — gets a shout out from the House Speaker during a…
Continue Reading Advocates call on Biden administration to prioritize youth mental health as experts warn of consequences
Talia Kaganovsky has struggled with her mental health for years. But when Covid-19 hit, “it was almost like a giant slap in the face,”…
Continue Reading Warnock invokes Biblical story to describe GOP efforts to roll back voting rights in Georgia
President Joe Biden and other Democrats could tackle both voting rights and infrastructure legislation at the same time, Democratic Sen. Raphael…
Continue Reading Warnock on push for voting rights and infrastructure plan: ‘We can walk and chew gum at the same time’
President Joe Biden and other Democrats could tackle both voting rights and infrastructure legislation at the same time, Democratic Sen. Raphael…
Continue Reading Blinken suggests US won’t take punitive action against China over coronavirus outbreak
Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested the Biden administration would not take punitive action against China for its handling of the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Former Trump chief of staff calls ex-President’s Capitol riot claims ‘manifestly false’
The former chief of staff to ex-President Donald Trump on Saturday pushed back against his former boss’ recent attempt to whitewash the history…
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Congressional delegation tours U.S./Mexico border in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Congressional leaders toured the El Paso sector of the U.S.-Mexico border in light of reports of overcrowding as processing centers…
Continue Reading Maine GOP rejects censure of Sen. Susan Collins after her vote to convict Trump
The Maine Republican Party’s state committee on Saturday rejected a censure measure against Sen. Susan Collins, following her vote earlier this…
Continue Reading How the Supreme Court laid the path for Georgia’s new election law
Georgia’s voter restrictions were dashed into law Thursday by Republicans shaken over recent election losses and lies about fraud from former…
Continue Reading Biden administration projects at least 34,100 more beds needed to shelter migrant children
The Biden administration could need at least 34,100 additional beds to keep up with the projected number of unaccompanied kids arriving at the…
Continue Reading GOP senator flashes congressional pin after car was pulled over by Capitol Police, sources say
It was Thursday afternoon before a Senate recess was about to begin, and senators were in a hurry — especially Marsha Blackburn. As senators…
Continue Reading In the latest debate on guns, a hobbled NRA takes a backseat
As Congress debates new legislation on firearm restrictions in the wake of two high-profile mass shootings, the National Rifle Association is playing…
Continue Reading Classified US military war game set to take place as concerns about threats posed by China and Russia increase
The “enemies” will have fictional names, but when hundreds of US military personnel around the globe log on to their computers later this…
Continue Reading Attorney for arrested Georgia state representative: ‘We’re going to fight this’
An attorney for Georgia state Rep. Park Cannon vowed that the Democrat will contest the charges she faces after being arrested Thursday for knocking…
Continue Reading Appeals court ruling paves way for release of alleged Capitol rioters with extremist ties, but at least one Oath Keeper will stay in jail
A handful of the US Capitol riot defendants whom prosecutors have grouped among the most extreme were told on Friday they could potentially be…
Continue Reading Here’s why voting rights activists say Georgia’s new election law targets Black voters
Republicans in Georgia on Thursday passed a far-reaching overhaul of the state’s election laws that voting rights groups say will target the…
Continue Reading Number of migrant children in federal custody jumps by nearly a thousand in one day
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody continued to climb this week, according to the latest government-released data. On…
Continue Reading DHS dissolves independent advisory council, ousting Trump-era officials
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Friday dissolved the Homeland Security Advisory Council, according to a letter…
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