Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final day
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday,…
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Biden to nominate Gary Gensler for SEC commissioner, Rohit Chopra to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Gary Gensler to serve as the commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Rohit…
Continue Reading Pence has tried to reach Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate chambers to offer thanks
Vice President Mike Pence reached out to Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman late last week to thank him for his efforts during the attack on the…
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Defense officials fear possible inside attack at inauguration, vetting National Guard troops
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing…
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In a last-minute move, NSA installing Trump loyalist as general counsel
The National Security Agency said Sunday it was installing Trump National Security Council staffer Michael Ellis as its general counsel, after acting…
Continue Reading Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for election misinformation
Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of new rules the social media platform put…
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Incoming CDC director: Expect 500,000 Covid-19 deaths by mid-February
In less than a year, Covid-19 has killed almost 400,000 Americans. And in just the next month, another 100,000 lives could be lost to the disease,…
Continue Reading New York Times: Trump allies have collected tens of thousands of dollars from pardon seekers
Allies and associates of President Donald Trump have collected tens of thousands of dollars in fees from those seeking pardons from the President,…
Continue Reading Biden on track to take office without key Cabinet roles in place
President-elect Joe Biden is on track to take office without key Cabinet members being confirmed on the day of his inauguration, a result of the…
Continue Reading The Senate gets to call the shots for Trump’s impeachment trial
When the US Senate moves forward with an impeachment trial of soon-to-be former President Donald Trump, senators would have full control over how…
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Kamala Harris to resign Senate seat Monday
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will officially resign Monday from her US Senate seat, ending her four-year Senate career, according to a Harris…
Continue Reading All US federal prisons on temporary lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration
Federal prisons across the United States have been placed under temporary lockdown ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The…
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John Roberts Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of John Roberts, chief justice of the United States. Personal Birth date: January 27, 1955 Birth place: Buffalo, New…
Continue Reading DC attorney general says Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with misdemeanor for role in Capitol insurrection
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine warned Sunday that President Donald Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with…
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Texas Sens. Cruz and Cornyn plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas will both attend President-elect Joe Biden’s…
Continue Reading Melania Trump departing White House with lowest favorability of her tenure
Melania Trump will be exiting the White House with the lowest favorability rating of her tenure as first lady, according to a new CNN poll. At 47%,…
Continue Reading Biden chief of staff doesn’t rule out stopping intelligence briefings for Trump
Joe Biden’s incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday did not rule out blocking President Donald Trump from receiving intelligence…
Continue Reading ABC News poll: 68% oppose any Trump self-pardon, Biden wins approval for transition
WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of his inauguration, Americans by more than a 40-point margin approve of the way Joe Biden has handled the…
Continue Reading Hotel chain cancels fundraiser for Josh Hawley, citing Capitol riot
Loews Hotel Group has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, saying it’s opposed to “all who supported and…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating reaches new low as term ends
President Donald Trump will leave office with the lowest approval rating of his presidency, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, with more…
Continue Reading Raskin: I am not going to lose my son in 2020 and country in 2021
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said Sunday that he’s “not going to lose my son at the end of 2020 and lose my country and my republic in…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: Republican Party favorability dips as most want party to move on from Trump
The Republican Party will begin its time as the minority party in Washington unpopular with a public ready to move on from President Donald Trump,…
Continue Reading Young leaders ask incoming Biden administration for a seat at the table
A cohort of youth-led organizations has asked the incoming Biden administration to create official positions aimed at engaging younger Americans. The…
Continue Reading Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding travel ban on first day
President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on…
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Some states are seeing higher numbers of Covid-19 cases as others ease restrictions
While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against Covid-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. “Things…
Continue Reading How Trump’s most consequential policies have changed America
Donald Trump’s presidency has largely been defined by his disregard for political norms and his historic two impeachments. Trump purposefully…
Continue Reading Trump campaign says the President has not yet chosen impeachment defense team
President Donald Trump has not yet assembled a defense team for his upcoming Senate impeachment trial, a spokesperson for the President’s…
Continue Reading When will Americans see the aid from Biden’s relief proposal? It’s up to Congress
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion relief package Thursday that included more stimulus payments and other direct aid, but don’t…
Continue Reading ‘Beau stood there’: Harris recalls how Beau Biden backed her during battle with banks
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a new interview airing Sunday recalled the time Beau Biden, the late son of President-elect Joe Biden, stood by…
Continue Reading Pompeo will leave State Department as a Trump loyalist to the very end
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs his Foggy Bottom post on Wednesday a loyal Trump footman to the very end. His nearly three-year term as the…
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