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Biden lifts transgender military ban

January 25, 2021 11:46 AM CNN

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday alongside…

Biden lifts transgender military ban as he meets with first Black defense secretary

January 25, 2021 10:57 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday alongside…

READ: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

January 25, 2021 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia plans to introduce Monday, represents a…

Biden signs order ending Trump-era ban on transgender individuals serving in the military

January 25, 2021 10:20 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from…

Gov’t watchdog probes if Justice Dept. officials ‘engaged in improper attempt’ to overturn 2020 election

January 25, 2021 10:10 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current…

Biden is poised to lift transgender military ban when he meets with first Black defense secretary

January 25, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday when…

Biden set to meet with first Black defense secretary as administration is poised to lift transgender military ban

January 25, 2021 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday morning with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as the President is poised to repeal a Trump-era ban on most…

First dogs Champ and Major have moved into the White House

January 25, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

The first dogs have entered the White House — the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Champ and Major, officially joined the first family in…

White House staff welcomes new first family: ‘The residence has life again’

January 25, 2021 8:54 AM CNN Newsource

The new President and first lady settled in at the White House this weekend, and did so with extended Biden family members. “The residence has…

Supreme Court denies NY Democrat Sheldon Silver’s appeal of bribery conviction

January 25, 2021 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal by former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for his bribery conviction. It is the latest…

California governor lifts regional stay-at-home orders, return to restrictions based on conditions in each county

January 25, 2021 8:48 AM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has lifted regional stay-at-home orders statewide in response to improving coronavirus conditions. Public…

GOP Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announces he won’t run for reelection

January 25, 2021 8:43 AM CNN Newsource

Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not run for reelection after his current term in office ends in 2022. “I feel…

Supreme Court dismisses emolument cases against Trump

January 25, 2021 8:22 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case concerning whether former President Donald Trump violated provisions of the Constitution that bar…

Biden is no longer afraid to spend big on economic relief. Here’s what’s changed since 2009

January 25, 2021 8:04 AM CNN

Even before he took office, President Joe Biden made clear he will not hesitate to spend big to fight the coronavirus pandemic and get the economy…

Supreme Court dismisses as moot lawsuits over whether Trump illegally profited off presidency

January 25, 2021 7:50 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to lawsuits over whether Donald Trump illegally profited off his presidency. The…

Covid-19 relief faces time crunch with impeachment around the corner

January 25, 2021 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

Less than a week into his new administration, President Joe Biden’s promise of restoring bipartisanship is going to face even more hurdles as…

Voting machine maker Dominion sues Giuliani for $1.3 billion over ‘Big Lie’ about election fraud

January 25, 2021 7:03 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Dominion Voting Systems has sued former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation after he…

READ: Dominion’s lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

January 25, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Dominion Voting Systems has sued former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation after he pushed the “Big…

New York Times: Trump and DOJ attorney had plan to replace his acting AG and undo Georgia election result

January 25, 2021 6:08 AM CNN

Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Clark nearly convinced then-President Donald Trump to remove then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and use the…

Sarah Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor

January 25, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

Sarah Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, announced Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas. “With the…

Biden’s authority is on the line already in first full week of presidency

January 24, 2021 10:57 PM CNN

As his first full week in the White House begins, Joe Biden already faces critical early tests of a presidency premised on political compromise and…

White House expected to lift transgender ban in military as early as Monday

January 24, 2021 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is expected to repeal former President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military as early as…

Biden to reinstate Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump

January 24, 2021 8:59 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Monday will reinstate the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the United…

Transportation officials weigh options to enforce Biden’s mask requirement for travelers

January 24, 2021 8:52 PM CNN Newsource

Federal transportation officials are considering a range of options to enforce President Joe Biden’s new face mask requirement for interstate…

Birx: I always considered quitting Trump’s White House Covid task force

January 24, 2021 8:14 PM CNN Newsource

Dr. Deborah Birx “always” considered quitting then-President Donald Trump’s White House coronavirus task force and was troubled by…

Alleged Capitol rioter’s brother is a Secret Service agent who once led Michelle Obama’s detail

January 24, 2021 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

The brother of an alleged US Capitol rioter is a US Secret Service agent who once led former first lady Michelle Obama’s detail, CNN has…

White House holds call with senators to drum up bipartisan support for Covid-19 relief package

January 24, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

Money for vaccine distribution was viewed as the top priority on a Sunday call that President Joe Biden’s top economic official held with a…

Sarah Sanders expected to announce bid for Arkansas governor on Monday

January 24, 2021 7:16 PM CNN Newsource

Sarah Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, is expected to announce Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas, a…

Campaign official: Former White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders is running for governor of Arkansas

January 24, 2021 6:19 PM Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A senior campaign official tells The Associated Press that former White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders plans to run for…

Trump adviser says former President not currently considering launching a third party

January 24, 2021 5:27 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump remains committed to reelecting Republicans and is not currently considering launching a third party, a senior Trump…