Politics Archives

House passes sweeping election bill that would counter GOP efforts to restrict voter access

March 4, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

The Democratic-led House on Wednesday approved HR 1, a sweeping government, ethics and election bill that, among other things, would counter…

Police ask Nat’l Guard to stay at Capitol for 2 more months

March 4, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another…

Here’s what we know about the Senate stimulus plan

March 4, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final…

Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to US Capitol

March 4, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Federal law enforcement is on high alert Thursday in the wake of an intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week about a group of violent militia…

US Capitol Police chief wouldn’t need approval to request quick reaction force under new guidelines

March 4, 2021 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré has briefed senior members of Congress on his independent review of security at the US Capitol and submitted draft…

Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks

March 4, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of $1,400 stimulus checks…

Democrats’ final effort to pass the $1.9 trillion relief hasn’t been easy. Here’s what happens next.

March 4, 2021 7:41 AM CNN

The last three days have been a frantic rush to the finish line as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces his first big test to keep his caucus…

Here’s what’s we know about the Senate stimulus plan

March 4, 2021 7:35 AM CNN

The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final…

Internal review of Capitol security recommendations being shared with lawmakers

March 4, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

Lt. Gen. Russel Honore has shared his independent review of security at the US Capitol with Congress and submitted recommendations for sweeping…

Republicans and Democrats tear new divides as Senate debates Covid-19 deal and states are reopening

March 4, 2021 6:13 AM CNN

Much of the Republican Party — despite the deaths of more than half a million Americans — still acts as though the pandemic is more a…

Trump election fraud investigation in Georgia enters new phase with grand jury set to be seated

March 4, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

A criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia is set to intensify…

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…