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DNC launches new ad campaign as Biden and Democrats seek to sell Covid bill to Americans

March 12, 2021 6:06 AM CNN Newsource

The Democratic National Committee, in cooperation with the Biden White House, will kick off a sweeping effort to sell the newly signed Covid-19…

Biden running out of time to make decision on future of US mission in Afghanistan as situation worsens

March 12, 2021 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

With 50 days until the United States is supposed to complete a total withdrawal of troops and personnel from Afghanistan — a move that a…

Trump, estranged from Presidents Club, excluded from predecessors’ PSA

March 12, 2021 5:24 AM CNN Newsource

When President Donald Trump received his Covid-19 vaccine at the White House in January, it was not recorded by official photographers or…

Biden leaves Trump’s dystopia in the dust

March 12, 2021 4:39 AM CNN

If you were expecting President Joe Biden to take a victory lap, to boast about his remarkable achievements in just 50 days in office, it’s…

‘I need you’: Biden asks Americans to do their part to help country emerge from Covid crisis

March 12, 2021 12:26 AM CNN

The light at the end of the tunnel may be the fireworks bursting in air on the Fourth of July. President Joe Biden on Thursday offered Americans the…

Pressure ratchets up on Cuomo after New York Assembly speaker OKs impeachment investigation

March 11, 2021 8:44 PM CNN Newsource

New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced mounting political pressure on Thursday after the speaker of the state Assembly authorized the judiciary…

7 takeaways from Joe Biden’s prime-time Covid-19 speech

March 11, 2021 8:36 PM CNN

President Joe Biden marked a year since the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the country with his first prime-time address — a speech in which he…

Biden didn’t really tell the ‘truth’ about his Covid relief bill

March 11, 2021 8:31 PM CNN

President Joe Biden’s speech Thursday night contained a long section about “the truth,” and he said the truth is that the only way…

Biden speech outlines plan to get U.S. ‘closer to normal’ by July 4th

March 11, 2021 4:30 PM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden used his first prime-time…

Stimulus funds: How much El Paso communities, schools will get

March 11, 2021 7:55 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas — While many in the Borderland will receive a one-time $1,400 payment from the Covid-19 relief bill, that is just one small piece of…

Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1

March 11, 2021 7:24 PM CNN Newsource

Addressing a pandemic-worn nation a year after coronavirus brought life to a halt, President Joe Biden on Thursday offered a plan to lift the country…

Number of kids in Border Patrol custody tops 3,700 amid surge

March 11, 2021 12:51 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The number of unaccompanied migrant children in Border Patrol custody continues to climb, reaching more than 3,700, many of…

White House says $1,400 checks to start showing up in bank accounts this weekend

March 11, 2021 12:09 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The White House says the $1,400 direct payments for most Americans funded by the American Rescue Plan will start showing up in bank…

New York Assembly speaker OK’s committee impeachment investigation into Cuomo allegations

March 11, 2021 6:32 PM CNN Newsource

New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo was under renewed political pressure on Thursday after the speaker of the state Assembly authorized the…

Biden will direct states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1

March 11, 2021 6:13 PM CNN

President Joe Biden used his first evening address to the nation Thursday to announce he is directing US states to open coronavirus vaccine…

Biden in virus address condemns violence against Asian Americans, says ‘it is wrong, it is un-American and it must stop’

March 11, 2021 6:13 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is condemning the violence Asian Americans have endured since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, saying…

Biden in national address on pandemic anniversary: ‘While it was different for everyone, we all lost something’

March 11, 2021 6:06 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) —President Joe Biden is delivering a somber but optimistic message on the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic.…

5 ways the stimulus package is expected to reduce poverty

March 11, 2021 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion relief package represents one of the largest federal efforts to reduce poverty in the last half…

Merrick Garland finally got his Senate vote. Now comes the hard part

March 11, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

Merrick Garland faces multiple crises to address and politically tough decisions to make as he belatedly takes the reins at the Justice Department as…

Postmaster General DeJoy gives himself an ‘A’ grade despite widespread criticism

March 11, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

Embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he would give himself an “A” for his stewardship of the US Postal Service, despite what he…

Biden to direct states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines by May 1

March 11, 2021 4:31 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is outlining his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 and get the nation back…

Biden administration takes final step to end Trump-era ‘public charge’ rule

March 11, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration on Thursday took the final step to end the controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to…

Alleged Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot chauffeured Roger Stone, FBI agent says

March 11, 2021 4:16 PM CNN Newsource

An alleged Oath Keeper charged in the Capitol riot was a driver for Roger Stone as part of his security detail at an event one day before the attack,…

Mississippi governor signs bill banning transgender students from women’s sports, approving first anti-trans law of 2021

March 11, 2021 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

Transgender athletes in Mississippi’s public schools and colleges will no longer be allowed to compete in women’s sports after the…

Lawmakers call for ‘measured drawdown’ of Guard troops at Capitol

March 11, 2021 3:47 PM CNN Newsource

The top Democrat and Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are calling for a “measured drawdown” of National Guard troops in…

CNN Poll: One year into the coronavirus pandemic, most Americans say the worst has passed

March 11, 2021 3:31 PM CNN

After a full year living under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, the American public finally sees a brighter future, according to a new CNN…

Trump’s acting Defense Secretary says his January 6 speech incited Capitol rioters

March 11, 2021 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller believes former President Donald Trump’s speech on the morning of January 6 incited the…

Biden set to address nation with an eye toward reopening

March 11, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will use his first evening address to the nation to open the next chapter of the coronavirus pandemic, taking stock of the worst…

Texas attorney general threatens to sue unless Austin leaders rescind mask requirement

March 11, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ top law enforcement officer has threatened to sue leaders in the state’s capital for maintaining local…

Stimulus checks coming soon as Biden signs $1.9T virus relief bill

March 11, 2021 10:33 AM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he…