What’s next in the states’ fight over the election at the Supreme Court
State attorneys general went to battle at the Supreme Court on Thursday, taking sides on President Donald Trump’s bid to pull off an…
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Congress passes funding bill to avert shutdown for now, give time for virus relief talks
WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has passed a bill to fund the government for another week, giving lawmakers time to reach agreement on a new coronavirus…
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U.S. Senate gives final approval to massive defense bill, risking veto showdown with Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, sending it to President Donald Trump, despite his threat to…
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Schools remain key targets for hackers, US intelligence officials say
Malicious cyber actors are continuing to wreak havoc on America’s educational institutions during the deadly coronavirus pandemic, according to…
Continue Reading Dianne Feinstein defends her service, won’t say if she will commit to a full six years
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the 87-year-old California Democrat who has faced growing questions about her ability to do her job, defended her service but…
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Wisconsin state court judge rules against Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to overturn Biden’s win
MADISON, Wisconsin — President Donald Trump has lost a Wisconsin lawsuit seeking to disqualify more than 221,000 ballots and overturn his loss to…
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time Person of the Year
Time magazine has named Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 2020’s Person of the Year. The two made history on November 7 when they beat Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Covid-19 relief talks at a critical juncture amid looming shutdown threat
The 116th Congress is entering a make-or-break moment: It can either collapse in a colossal failure or it can all come together quickly to give…
Continue Reading 14 million American households are at risk of eviction as protections expire
John Ayers’ face filled with pride as he listed everything he used to be able to afford as an insurance agent — $2,000 monthly rent,…
Continue Reading Trump won’t move on even as those around him are
Standing alone at the base of the garland-wrapped Grand Staircase on Tuesday, President Donald Trump seemed miffed that people around him have given…
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Trump won’t move on even as those around him are
Standing alone at the base of the garland-wrapped Grand Staircase on Tuesday, President Donald Trump seemed miffed that people around him have given…
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been charged under national security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Local media are reporting that Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been charged under the city’s…
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Texas gang member executed after U.S. Supreme Court denies request for a delay
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — Brandon Bernard was executed by the federal government on Thursday at the Federal Correctional Center in Indiana,…
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Biden told civil rights leaders in private meeting that progressives’ hopes for executive actions are ‘way beyond the bounds’ of his presidential authority
President-elect Joe Biden expressed skepticism about his powers to implement his agenda by executive action Tuesday in a private virtual meeting with…
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Biden told civil rights leaders in private meeting that progressives’ hopes for executive actions are ‘way beyond the bounds’ of his presidential authority
President-elect Joe Biden expressed skepticism about his powers to implement his agenda by executive action Tuesday in a private virtual meeting with…
Continue Reading Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an…
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Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an…
Continue Reading Trump announces Israel and Morocco to normalize relations
Morocco has become the fourth country in the Middle East and North African region to agree to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel, an…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick to lead Pentagon faces questions about whether he’s right for the job
President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Pentagon is already facing critics, who question his judgment while he served as the top US…
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Acting director of ICE to step down at the end of December
The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is stepping down at the end of the month after a brief tenure as the head of the agency.…
Continue Reading State Department watchdog steps down after Pompeo rails at report on investigation into wife’s travel
State Department acting Inspector General Matthew Klimow is leaving his post earlier than expected after just a few months on the job, he told…
Continue Reading Threat of government shutdown looms amid holdups to spending bill vote
Senate leaders are trying to resolve last-minute objections to two must-pass bills, which could trigger a brief government shutdown, even as they…
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Trump’s alarming war on democracy
By attempting to steal an election, President Donald Trump is waging a war against American democracy. So far, democracy is winning. But the damage…
Continue Reading Battleground states issue blistering rebukes to Texas’ lawsuit to invalidate millions of votes
WASHINGTON, DC — Each of the four battleground states targeted by a Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s election…
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New Hampshire’s House speaker dies from Covid-19
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Richard “Dick” Hinch died from Covid-19, the state attorney general’s office announced. Attorney…
Continue Reading New Hampshire’s House speaker dies from Covid-19
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Richard “Dick” Hinch died from Covid-19, the state attorney general’s office announced. Attorney…
Continue Reading US officials concerned about movements of Iranian-backed militias amid heightened tensions
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have moved to a “heightened level of preparation” in recent days, raising fresh concerns they could be…
Continue Reading Republicans in Georgia juggle competing messages
Vice President Mike Pence stuck to his reputation as “on-message Mike” Thursday, delivering a concise, tightly scripted speech to a crowd…
Continue Reading US panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 shot in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel on Thursday decided to endorse large-scale use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to help conquer…
Continue Reading Fact check: Breaking down attack ads in the Perdue vs. Ossoff Georgia Senate race
More than $440 million has been spent on ads in the two runoff elections in Georgia that will determine control of the US Senate, according to Kantar…
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