Blinken: Acts of ‘ethnic cleansing’ committed in Western Tigray
Secretary of State Tony Blinken for the first time Wednesday used the term “ethnic cleansing” to describe human rights abuses he said…
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Senate confirms Michael Regan as head of Environmental Protection Agency
The Senate voted to confirm Michael Regan as President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, where…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general
The Senate voted to confirm attorney general nominee Merrick Garland on Wednesday, sending the appellate judge on his mission to uphold the integrity…
Continue Reading Biden’s border strategy faces crucial test amid dramatic surge of migrant children
Aides who traveled to the southern border at the behest of President Joe Biden have described to him a troubling surge of migrant children the…
Continue Reading Mitch McConnell on Capitol security: ‘I think we’ve overdone it,’ compares Capitol to Kabul
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday acknowledged security changes need to be made at the United States Capitol but the Republican of…
Continue Reading Senior Democratic leader calls for Graham to ‘go to church’ after reparations comment
House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill…
Continue Reading Covid case and death rates were higher in GOP-led states in second half of 2020, study finds
In the second half of 2020, Republican-led states had higher Covid-19 case rates and death rates than Democrat-led states, according to a study…
Continue Reading Memo from top Biden adviser outlines White House messaging blitz on Covid-19 relief plan
The White House plans to deploy its messaging blitz to tout the newly passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan to “every corner” of the…
Continue Reading Jayapal asks for investigations into three GOP members for their role in instigating the Capitol Insurrection
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington has sent letters to the House Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Ethics requesting…
Continue Reading Biden announces plans to purchase 100 million more Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine doses
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is directing the US Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an additional 100 million…
Continue Reading There’s a new surge of kids at the border, but the Biden administration won’t call it a crisis
Unaccompanied minors from Central America are again overwhelming the US immigration system as they cross the US-Mexico border. The new administration…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Watchdog group requests investigation into 13 GOP lawmakers for misusing proxy voting
A nonprofit watchdog group has filed a complaint with the House Committee on Ethics, requesting an investigation into 13 Republican House members who…
Continue Reading Biden administration to restart program for Central American children
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will restart the Central American Minors program, which allows certain at-risk Central American…
Continue Reading Senior Biden administration officials to meet with Chinese counterparts next week in Alaska
Two top Biden administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week in what will be the first meeting of officials from both…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Unaccompanied migrant children staying in Border Patrol facilities an average of 107 hours, internal records show
Thousands of migrant children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone are being held in US Border Patrol custody for more than four days on average in…
Continue Reading Florida Senate panel advances election bill that would ban drop boxes
A Florida Senate panel on Wednesday voted to advance a revamped election bill that would ban drop boxes used for mail-in ballots, among other…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge as secretary of Housing and Urban Development, adding another African…
Continue Reading A guide to what you can expect to get from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus package contains a wide range of benefits to help Americans who are still struggling with the economic fallout of the…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s in the Covid relief package
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan, a top legislative priority for President Joe Biden. The…
Continue Reading To punish Saudi Arabia with the “Khashoggi Ban,” Biden mirrored a plan developed under Trump
When the Biden administration announced a ban on dozens of Saudis from traveling to the US in response to intelligence that the kingdom’s…
Continue Reading Vice President Kamala Harris waits for her own portfolio as she settles into new role
Vice President Kamala Harris was in the middle of an Oval Office meeting last Thursday when, before her turn to speak had come, a staffer delivered a…
Continue Reading Travel guidance won’t come until more people are vaccinated, CDC says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has so far declined to issue new guidance on travel for vaccinated Americans due to concerns about…
Continue Reading ‘Stop talking about Dr. Seuss and start working with us’: Democratic congressman lashes out at GOP colleagues over pro-union bill
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan lashed out at his Republican counterparts on Tuesday as the House debated a pro-union bill, urging the party to end its…
Continue Reading Pentagon carrying out an urgent review to determine which bases are ‘high-risk’ for sexual assault
The Pentagon is carrying out an urgent review to determine which US military installations and units are “high-risk” for service members…
Continue Reading Michelle Obama opens up about mental health struggles during COVID-19 pandemic
Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke candidly in an interview published Wednesday about her struggles with low-grade depression during the Covid-19…
Continue Reading House to take final vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic plan
The House of Representatives is slated to take a final vote Wednesday to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan,…
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Biden to announce plans to purchase 100 million more Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine doses, sources tell CNN
President Joe Biden will announce Wednesday that he is directing the US Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an additional 100 million…
Continue Reading Biden’s German Shepherd has aggressive incident and is sent back to Delaware
The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week…
Continue Reading Trump’s clash with GOP over using his name in fundraising ignites midterm worries
Donald Trump’s push to route his supporters’ money through his own political apparatus, rather than traditional Republican campaign…
Continue Reading House GOP struggles over conservative hardliners’ tactics: ‘It’s a pain in the a**’
House Republicans are engaged in an internal struggle over how to assert their power with their robust minority, with a small contingent of…
Continue Reading Stimulus checks could come quickly, but the jobless may have a wait for unemployment benefits
The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill that President Joe Biden championed even before taking office is expected to land on his desk in coming days, but…
Continue Reading Facing recall, California Gov. Newsom pleads for optimism and patience
Facing a recall effort that has threatened his political future, California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged Tuesday night the fatigue and frustration…
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School election results for March 9
Several school districts across eastern Idaho are holding elections for Supplement Levies, Bond issues and recall elections. …
Continue Reading Why Donald Trump is fighting Republicans over his name
While Donald Trump has long championed himself as a master real estate tycoon, talk to anyone familiar with how he built his fortune and they will…
Continue Reading Biden’s signature won’t appear on third stimulus check, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the stimulus checks expected to be sent to Americans once the Covid stimulus plan is passed,…
Continue Reading Secretary of Defense to contact Manchin after Republicans raise concerns about Pentagon nominee’s tweets
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin plans to speak with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin after Colin Kahl, the Biden administration’s nominee for…
Continue Reading Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts
President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White House by calling for the House to pass a bill to…
Continue Reading Banning Major and Champ from the White House is a bunch of malarkey
Come on, man! The first shelter dog to live in the White House, Major the German Shepherd, has entered and exited as if through a revolving door. As…
Continue Reading Austin OKs request for nearly 2,300 National Guard to stay at US Capitol through late May
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the request of the US Capitol Police to keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to support security efforts…
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Idaho House defeats bill outlawing protests at private homes
Legislation to make it illegal to demonstrate at private residences in Idaho was defeated Tuesday in the state…
Continue Reading How much will your stimulus check be?
A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter ‘saddened and angry’ over Georgia voting restriction efforts
Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is…
Continue Reading Trump requests mail-in ballot ahead of local Florida election despite baseless fraud claims
Former President Donald Trump requested a mail-in ballot ahead of a local municipal election in Florida, according to Palm Beach County records,…
Continue Reading Oath Keepers founder directed Capitol rioters on January 6, Justice Department says
The founder of the Oath Keepers was giving directions before and during the US Capitol riot to alleged extremist conspirators among the right-wing…
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School elections take place Tuesday
Bannock County election officials say the turnout has been…
Continue Reading Texts show county commissioner, wealthy developer said vaccination drive for wealthy ZIP codes would give Florida governor exposure for potential 2022 reelection
Text messages show that Manatee County, Florida, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and developer Rex Jensen said a planned vaccination drive largely serving…
Continue Reading The US is about to start a massive experiment in progressive government
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue Reading House gears up for vote on Biden’s Covid relief plan
The US House of Representatives is gearing up for a final vote on President Joe Biden‘s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan in an effort to send it…
Continue Reading Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban
Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state in 2021 to enact a near-total abortion ban — a bold step by abortion opponents seeking to renew…
Continue Reading Sister of Uyghur entrepreneur believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’
Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders’ victory: The US just started a massive experiment in progressive government
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue Reading Sister of Uyghur businessman believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’
Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…
Continue Reading Trump State Department appointee violated his oath of office at Capitol riot, DOJ says
The Justice Department says a former Trump State Department official violated his oath of office when he allegedly pushed against a police line in…
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Guns-in-schools bill advances to full House
A bill to let any school employee with an enhanced concealed carry permit have a gun on public school grounds without the permission approval from…
Continue Reading Biden plans media and travel blitz to sell relief plan — and make the benefits permanent
After signing a massive but temporary expansion of the social safety net into law this week, President Joe Biden will set about convincing Americans…
Continue Reading FBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters
The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the…
Continue Reading South Dakota attorney general impeachment effort halted
Lawmakers in South Dakota voted Monday to halt their impeachment effort against the state’s attorney general, who faces three misdemeanor…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders won the stimulus fight. Here’s why
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California. Personal: Birth date: March 26, 1940 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Record number of migrant children held in Border Patrol custody as cases climb overnight
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities intended for adults climbed on Tuesday, surpassing record highs from the…
Continue Reading Republicans clash with Biden DOJ nominee Vanita Gupta
Senate Republicans took aim at associate attorney general nominee Vanita Gupta’s past tweets at a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday,…
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Bill to lift Idaho smoking age from 18 to 21 heads to House
A House panel on Tuesday approved legislation banning anyone under 21 from buying cigarettes or electronic smoking…
Continue Reading Congress moves to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House of Representatives on Monday introduced legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark bill championed by President…
Continue Reading Covid relief package marks a shift in US battle against poverty
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid rescue plan that is expected to win final passage in the House on Wednesday is not just aimed at…
Continue Reading Supreme Court dismisses case related to Trump era ‘public charge’ rule
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal…
Continue Reading Biden visits DC hardware store to highlight Paycheck Protection Program
President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited a hardware store in Washington, DC, to highlight the changes his administration has made to the Paycheck…
Continue Reading DOJ asks Supreme Court to dismiss case related to Trump era “public charge” rule
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult…
Continue Reading Iowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a controversial bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return…
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GOP Idaho lawmakers aim to defund party’s attorney general
When the Texas attorney general sued to invalidate Joe Biden’s presidential victory in some states despite no evidence of widespread fraud, many said…
Continue Reading Will you get the third stimulus check? Here’s how to know.
A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…
Continue Reading More than 100,000 migrants encountered at US-Mexico border in past 4 weeks, data shows
US authorities arrested and encountered more than 100,000 migrants on the US-Mexico border over the past four weeks ending on March 3, according to…
Continue Reading Record number of kids are in Border Patrol custody and shelter beds are scarce, documents show
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities, which are akin to jail cells and not intended for kids, has reached…
Continue Reading Kinzinger is on a mission to save the Republican Party. The question is whether the party wants saving
Rep. Adam Kinzinger wants to save the Republican Party from Donald Trump. His first challenge: Convincing the party it needs to be saved.…
Continue Reading Biden German Shepherd has aggressive incident and is sent back to Delaware
The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week…
Continue Reading Jobless Americans wait for guidance on new stimulus bill tax break for unemployment benefits
Millions of Americans who were out of work last year may be spared from paying federal income taxes on at least some of the unemployment benefits…
Continue Reading Georgia remains at center of voting rights fight after state Senate passes bill to restrict those rights
Georgia Republicans have advanced a sweeping bill in the state Senate that further restricts voting — keeping a state that was pivotal to the…
Continue Reading Biden nominates two female generals to 4-star commands after promotions delayed under Trump administration
President Joe Biden on Monday announced he has nominated two female generals to positions as 4-star combatant commanders after their promotions had…
Continue Reading What the Biden administration can do to fight child poverty
Juanita Dominguez (whose real name has been changed to protect her privacy) is an immigrant from Venezuela and a single mother of two living in…
Continue Reading Cuomo faces mounting Democratic backlash as top New York state lawmakers call for resignation
The walls are closing in on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Powerful state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called for her fellow…
Continue Reading 2 attorneys named to lead investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations
A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren quietly releases massive social media report on GOP colleagues who voted to overturn the election
Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren has quietly posted a nearly 2,000-page report documenting social media posts by her Republican colleagues who voted…
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Industrial hemp bill passes House
The Idaho House passed a bill Monday to legalize the production of industrial…
Continue Reading Appropriations chair says review shows need for ‘substantial investment’ in Capitol security
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted…
Continue Reading Greene and Freedom Caucus members force delay on votes for non-controversial legislation
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and several members of the House Freedom Caucus made plans Monday night to ask for a roll call vote…
Continue Reading Democrats still face tricky path to gutting filibuster despite Manchin’s openness to reforms
Liberal Democrats are sensing new momentum behind their years-long drive to overhaul the Senate’s hallowed filibuster — but they still…
Continue Reading Biden administration grants humanitarian protections to Venezuelans in the US
The Biden administration on Monday granted humanitarian protection for Venezuelans, allowing an estimated 300,000 people to apply and remain lawfully…
Continue Reading NYC prosecutors’ probe into Trump finances expands to include millions loaned for Chicago skyscraper
The Manhattan district attorney’s office subpoenaed documents from an investment company that loaned the Trump Organization millions of dollars…
Continue Reading Manhattan district attorney subpoenas NYC property tax agency in Trump Organization probe
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed the New York City Tax Commission as part of a criminal investigation into former…
Continue Reading Bush and Clinton portraits are back on display in White House’s Grand Foyer
The White House has rehung the official presidential portraits of former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton after they were removed last July…
Continue Reading Texas Democrats urge Abbott to accept federal funds to help border communities
Democratic lawmakers from Texas are urging the state’s governor to accept federal funds to help with the testing and quarantining of migrants…
Continue Reading Georgia Senate approves sweeping election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting
Georgia’s state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting, among other sweeping changes in the…
Continue Reading ‘QAnon shaman’ must remain in jail, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Monday that the so-called “QAnon shaman” who was charged in the Capitol insurrection is too dangerous to release…
Continue Reading GOP complains that Honoré probe of Capitol security wasn’t bipartisan
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted…
Continue Reading US proposes Afghanistan government enter interim power-sharing agreement with Taliban
The Biden administration has proposed to the Afghan government that they enter an interim power-sharing agreement with the Taliban in a letter from…
Continue Reading GOP Sen. Roy Blunt announces he will not run for reelection
Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, a member of GOP leadership, announced Monday that he will not run for reelection, the latest Republican senator to…
Continue Reading As Grassley weighs his future, Republicans eye his seat
He’s been in the Senate for more than four decades and a fixture in Iowa since starting his political career more than 62 years ago. And now at…
Continue Reading John Roberts dissents alone and doesn’t hold back
Chief Justice John Roberts, untethered from his usual position in the Supreme Court majority and dissenting alone on Monday, fired back with an…
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House panel OKs bill to make ballot initiatives tougher
A House panel has approved legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots in what is seen as a rural vs. urban…
Continue Reading Fact check: Prisoners also got relief checks from the pandemic bills Trump signed and Cotton voted for
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, a Republican, is attacking Democrats for passing a pandemic relief bill that will send money to prisoners. “Dzhokhar…
Continue Reading House likely to vote Wednesday on Biden’s Covid relief bill
The House of Representatives now appears to be on track for a final vote Wednesday on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan. House…
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