Manchin’s homegrown bipartisanship comes up against a changing world
When Joe Manchin was in the fight of his political life, vying for reelection in a state where being a Democrat had long been out of fashion, the…
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U.S. judge overturns California’s 3-decade-old ban on assault weapons
SACRAMENTO, California — A federal judge has overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons, ruling that it violates the…
Continue Reading Caught in crosshairs, Fauci calls GOP descriptions of his emails ‘profoundly misleading’
President Joe Biden had just finished delivering remarks on the latest jobs report and left the room Friday when a reporter shouted one last…
Continue Reading White House rejects GOP infrastructure counteroffer, saying it does not meet Biden’s objectives
President Joe Biden on Friday rejected a new counteroffer made by Republicans on infrastructure despite a $50 billion increase in spending, telling…
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Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say life is at least somewhat back to pre-pandemic normal
Two-thirds of US adults now say their lives are at least somewhat back to normalcy, according to a new Gallup survey, reflecting a major shift in…
Continue Reading Ransomware attackers used compromised password to access Colonial Pipeline network
HOUSTON, Texas — Ransomware attackers gained access to Colonial Pipeline’s computer networks in April using a compromised password,…
Continue Reading Injured Capitol Police officer in emotional statement to court: ‘You have stolen moments away from me that I can’t get back’
A US Capitol Police officer knocked unconscious on January 6 has condemned Capitol rioters for injuring police and robbing her of the ability to do…
Continue Reading House Democrats finally get to interview former White House counsel McGahn
Former Trump White House Counsel Don McGahn testified Friday before a small group of House Judiciary Committee members about former President Donald…
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US intelligence officials have no evidence confirming Navy pilot UFO encounters were alien spacecraft
US intelligence officials have found no evidence confirming that unidentified flying objects encountered by US Navy pilots in recent years were alien…
Continue Reading ‘When will I be free and whole again?’ Capitol Police officer tells court in hearing on alleged rioter
A US Capitol Police officer knocked unconscious on January 6 has condemned Capitol rioters for injuring police and robbing her of the ability to do…
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Biden administration quietly deploys facial recognition to process asylum seekers
WASHINGTON, DC — Facing a backup of tens of thousands of migrants stranded at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Biden administration is betting on a…
Continue Reading Alleged US Capitol rioter who heckled police for ‘protecting pedophiles’ served jail time for statutory rape of 14-year-old girl
A Trump supporter accused of storming the US Capitol and heckling police officers for “protecting pedophiles” previously served jail time…
Continue Reading NRA withdraws federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The National Rifle Association has withdrawn its federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, where it alleges she violated the…
Continue Reading Fauci in Republican crosshairs as released emails provide fresh fodder for criticism
President Joe Biden had just finished delivering remarks on the latest jobs report and left the room Friday when a reporter shouted one last…
Continue Reading New York Times: Trump Organization finance executive subpoenaed in Trump investigation
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed senior Trump Organization financial official Jeffrey McConney as part of its…
Continue Reading The week in 14 headlines
President Biden announced new incentives for Americans to get Covid-19 vaccines ahead of his July 4 deadline. Meanwhile, former President Donald…
Continue Reading Democratic lawmakers wanted to call on Biden to form presidential commission on January 6 but were told it wouldn’t happen
A group of Democratic members of Congress planned to call on President Joe Biden to form a presidential commission on the January 6 attack at the US…
Continue Reading Pentagon won’t change policy to allow Pride flag to be flown at military bases
The Department of Defense will “maintain existing policy for the display of unofficial flags” and “not grant an exception to…
Continue Reading White House grapples with spike in ransomware attacks as cyber vulnerabilities are laid bare
A spike in ransomware attacks cutting across vital American sectors — including summertime mainstays gasoline, meat and vacations — have…
Continue Reading Bipartisan lawmakers call on Biden to ‘immediately’ evacuate Afghans who helped the US
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the Biden administration to immediately evacuate thousands of Afghans who have assisted the United…
Continue Reading Biden administration plans to undo Trump-era curbs to Endangered Species Act protections
The Biden administration announced on Friday plans to review and revise a handful of Trump-era regulations that critics feared rolled back…
Continue Reading Justice Department preps plea deals for Capitol rioters tied to assault on Officer Michael Fanone
The Justice Department is preparing to offer a plea deal to three US Capitol rioters accused of participating in the grisly assault on Officer…
Continue Reading FBI director sees ‘parallels’ between challenge posed by ransomware attacks and 9/11
FBI Director Christopher Wray sounded the alarm on ransomware in stark terms by likening the challenge posed by the recent spate of damaging cyber…
Continue Reading Pentagon will not allow Pride flag to be flown at military bases
The Department of Defense will “maintain existing policy for the display of unofficial flags” and “not grant an exception to…
Continue Reading Texas GOP chair Allen West resigns, may run for office
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Allen West, the chair of the Texas Republican Party, announced his resignation on Friday as he teased a potential run for…
Continue Reading Republicans draw inspiration from problem-plagued Arizona audit
Arizona’s problem-ridden audit has inspired Republicans elsewhere to push for reviews in their own states as the party continues to hold up…
Continue Reading Facebook says Trump to remain banned for at least 2 years
OAKLAND, California — Facebook says it will suspend former President Donald Trump’s accounts for two years following its finding that he…
Continue Reading Wray sees ‘parallels’ between challenge posed by ransomware attacks and 9/11
FBI Director Christopher Wray likened the challenge posed by the recent spate of damaging ransomware attacks on the US to the September 11 terrorist…
Continue Reading Biden touts May jobs numbers as he pushes for infrastructure funding
President Joe Biden on Friday touted the progress the US has made in its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and argued now is the time to…
Continue Reading Biden touts economic progress after US adds 559,000 jobs in May
President Joe Biden on Friday touted the economic progress the US has made in its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic after the government…
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