Call out Trump’s big lie
There was a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on Wednesday’s impeachment vote condemning the violence surrounding the domestic terrorist…
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Georgia Republicans reassign GOP lawmakers who supported Trump’s election fraud claims
Georgia Republicans have reassigned three fellow GOP lawmakers who backed baseless allegations of voter fraud related to the November presidential…
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Pence commits to ‘an orderly transition and to a safe inauguration’
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that he is committed to “an orderly transition and to a safe inauguration,” kicking off the start…
Continue Reading Biden to propose $1.9 trillion vaccination and economic rescue legislative package
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a $1.9 trillion emergency legislative package to fund a nationwide vaccination effort and…
Continue Reading Biden puts $2,000 virus stimulus payments back in play: Here’s a look at what you might get
WILMINGTON, Delaware — A $2,000 stimulus check will be at the heart of a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set…
Continue Reading John Bolton can gather evidence about classification process for his book, judge rules
Former national security adviser John Bolton can seek evidence about the classification process around his book in case there was bad faith…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania man accused of striking Capitol cop with fire extinguisher is charged
A Pennsylvania man whom authorities say threw a fire extinguisher and struck a Capitol Police officer during the deadly riot at the US Capitol last…
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Uncertain path of Senate trial underscored by chamber’s rules and precedent
The House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, historic as it was, has created a series of complicated questions for the looming Senate trial…
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New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…
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Trump’s family separation policy at border blasted in watchdog report
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their 2018 “zero tolerance” border policy would result…
Continue Reading Biden intends to name Jaime Harrison as his pick for DNC chair
President-elect Joe Biden intends to name Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Democratic Party chair and 2020 Senate candidate, to be the next…
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Man carrying Confederate flag inside the U.S. Capitol during riot arrested
WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal…
Continue Reading Justice Department was unprepared for family separations but Jeff Sessions pushed it anyway, watchdog says
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew early on migrant families would be separated when the Trump administration implemented its controversial…
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Biden to put $2,000 stimulus payments back in play
A $2,000 stimulus check is expected to be included in a $2 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set to unveil Thursday…
Continue Reading Jill Biden announces more key staff for East Wing
Incoming first lady Jill Biden continues to round out her East Wing staff, announcing Thursday key hires in both her press office as well as a new…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat tests positive for Covid-19
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York said Thursday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating at home, he announced in a series of…
Continue Reading Julia Letlow runs for her late husband’s US House seat in Louisiana
Julia Letlow, the widow of Republican congressman-elect Luke Letlow who died of coronavirus in late December, announced on Thursday she would run for…
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Impeachment ramifications are just beginning to unfold
The historic and rapid second impeachment of President Donald Trump came and went in a week. But the larger ramifications of the House’s…
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Impeachment fractured the GOP
Donald John Trump will be remembered as the only president in American history to be impeached on two separate occasions. He incited an insurrection…
Continue Reading READ: Justice Department IG report on family separations
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew early on migrant families would be separated when the Trump administration implemented its controversial…
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Trump has told staff not to pay Rudy Giuliani over irritation at being impeached again
President Donald Trump, irritated at being impeached for a second time, has told people to stop paying Rudy Giuliani’s legal fees, a person…
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National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day due to security concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Mall will be closed to the general public on Inauguration Day due to security concerns, according to an official…
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New $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits start to reach Americans in need
WASHINGTON, DC — Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package…
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New York attorney general sues NYPD, saying rough treatment of spring protesters part a longstanding pattern of abuse
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the New York Police Department on Thursday, alleging the rough treatment of racial injustice…
Continue Reading Dr. Harold Bornstein, Trump’s former personal physician, dead at 73
Dr. Harold Bornstein, President Donald Trump’s former personal physician, has died at the age of 73. Bornstein’s death was announced on…
Continue Reading Biden to outline vaccination and economic rescue legislative package Thursday
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a legislative package proposal for Congress to fund his incoming administration’s…
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Questions swirl around possible ‘insider’ help for Capitol attack
One week after the deadly insurrection at the Capitol, there are still more questions than answers on whether any lawmakers or police assisted the…
Continue Reading Feds warn extremists may be emboldened to carry out additional attacks after Capitol insurrection
Federal law enforcement officials are warning that domestic extremists are likely more emboldened to carry out attacks on President-elect Joe…
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Under Trump, the GOP may have lost its soul
Donald John Trump will be remembered as the only president in American history to be impeached on two separate occasions. He incited an insurrection…
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Trump’s been impeached again. What’s next?
President Donald Trump has been impeached again — the first leader in US history to be impeached twice by the House. The question now is…
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