Lawmakers aim to release massive $1.4 trillion government funding bill Tuesday
House and Senate appropriators are planning to unveil Tuesday a $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund federal agencies until the end of September 2021,…
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‘Credible threats of violence’ prompt closure of Michigan capitol to the public ahead of Electoral College vote
“Credible threats of violence” have prompted Michigan authorities to close the state capitol to the public and shutter House and Senate…
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‘Credible threats of violence’ prompt closure of Michigan capitol to the public ahead of Electoral College vote
“Credible threats of violence” have prompted Michigan authorities to close the state capitol to the public and shutter House and Senate…
Continue Reading US officials scramble to deal with suspected Russian hack of government agencies
US officials suspect that Russian-linked hackers were behind the recent data breach of multiple federal agencies, including the Treasury and Commerce…
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US identifies and sanctions two Iranian intelligence officers for abduction and ‘probable death’ of Bob Levinson
The Trump administration on Monday identified and sanctioned two senior Iranian intelligence officials whom the US government says were involved in…
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Electoral College voting begins across the US
State electors began casting their ballots for president Monday morning, opening the formal Electoral College process of sealing Joe Biden’s…
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Electoral College opens with voting in Vermont, Tennessee
Electors in Vermont and Tennessee cast their ballots for president Monday morning, opening the formal Electoral College process of sealing Joe…
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How to watch Electoral College vote coverage
The Electoral College meets Monday to cast votes for president and vice president, completing another key part of the election process that will…
Continue Reading How to watch Electoral College vote coverage
The Electoral College meets Monday to cast votes for president and vice president, completing another key part of the election process that will…
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A step-by-step guide to Monday’s Electoral College vote
We’ve known for weeks that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, but our horse-and-buggy Constitution, written in a time before instant…
Continue Reading Northwestern distances itself from former lecturer after controversial op-ed urging Jill Biden to drop ‘Dr.’ title
Northwestern University is distancing itself from a former lecturer who called on incoming first lady Jill Biden to stop using the “Dr.”…
Continue Reading Early voting kicks off Monday for two Georgia runoffs that will determine Senate control
All eyes are on Georgia as the state begins early voting on Monday for two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate. But…
Continue Reading Trump says he halted plan to immediately vaccinate White House staffers
President Donald Trump has asked White House staffers to receive the coronavirus vaccine “somewhat later in the program, unless specifically…
Continue Reading US removes Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list
The United States has lifted Sudan’s state sponsor of terrorism designation, the US Embassy in Khartoum announced Monday. The two countries…
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What faithless electors are and why they won’t matter this year
With President Donald Trump’s subversion efforts suffering blow after blow, some of his allies have looked to the Electoral College and the…
Continue Reading What faithless electors are and why they won’t matter this year
With President Donald Trump’s subversion efforts suffering blow after blow, some of his allies have looked to the Electoral College and the…
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5 things to know for December 14: Covid-19, transition, economy, Brexit, Nigeria
CNN Heroes viewers have chosen their most inspiring moment of the year: An act of humanity during a BLM protest in London. Here’s what you need…
Continue Reading US agencies investigating hacking of government networks
The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia. “We…
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US agencies investigating hacking of government networks
The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia. “We…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg emerging as leading contender for Transportation secretary
Pete Buttigieg is emerging as a leading contender to be Joe Biden’s Transportation secretary, multiple sources familiar with the…
Continue Reading Tuesday deadline looms for Obamacare signups
Americans are flocking to sign up for 2021 health coverage on the Obamacare exchanges, but the window is closing fast. Open enrollment in the 36…
Continue Reading Bipartisan congressional group splits Covid-19 relief package into two proposals
The bipartisan group of House and Senate negotiators that has struggled to finalize a $908 billion Covid relief package has made a decision: The…
Continue Reading Biden’s Catholic faith will be on full display as the first publicly churchgoing president in decades
Joe Biden rarely misses Sunday Mass. So it was notable when the President-elect didn’t attend church on November 29, the first Sunday of Advent…
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Gore: Americans still supporting ‘lost cause’ of Trump’s reelection should put country first
Former Vice President Al Gore on Sunday called for Americans who continue to rally behind President Donald Trump’s failed reelection bid to…
Continue Reading Gore: Americans still supporting ‘lost cause’ of Trump’s reelection should put country first
Former Vice President Al Gore on Sunday called for Americans who continue to rally behind President Donald Trump’s failed reelection bid to…
Continue Reading FDA chief says it’s his ‘greatest hope’ that vaccinations start in US on Monday
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said Sunday that it’s his “greatest hope” that the first coronavirus…
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Trump engages in self-sabotage ahead of historic vaccine rollout
As the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine are prepared for shipment to communities across the United States, President Donald Trump has an…
Continue Reading Federal database for Covid-19 vaccination info raises concerns about privacy and vaccine uptake
As Operation Warp Speed prepares to give the first Americans the coronavirus vaccine, states are set to turn over varying levels of non-identifiable…
Continue Reading Bill Gates says presidential transition is ‘complicating’ US efforts to distribute vaccine
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver Covid-19 vaccines, said Sunday that the…
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Al Gore conceded on this date. Trump still hasn’t
President Donald Trump shows no signs of acknowledging reality, as he continues his hopeless journey to overturn the 2020 election results. Whether…
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