The Senate parliamentarian on Saturday dealt a blow to Democrats’ plan for curbing drug prices but left the rest of their sprawling economic bill largely intact as party leaders prepared for the first votes on a package containing many of President Joe Biden’s top domestic goals. Elizabeth MacDonough, the chamber’s …
Read More »Biden continues to test positive for COVID
Washington — President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again Monday, according to the White House physician, as he continues to experience a rebound infection that can occur in patients taking the Paxlovid antiviral treatment. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Mr. Biden’s physician, said in a letter distributed by the White House that …
Read More »House passes bill to bolster security for Supreme Court justices
Washington — By a wide bipartisan margin, the House approved on a bill on Tuesday to bolster security for Supreme Court justices and their families, a move that took on added urgency after a California man allegedly armed with a knife and handgun was arrested last week outside the Maryland …
Read More »Madison Cawthorn under investigation by House Ethics subcommittee
A House Ethics Committee subpanel is investigating Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn to determine whether he engaged in an improper relationship with a staff member and whether he improperly promoted a cryptocurrency in which he may have had an undisclosed financial interest. The Democratic-led House Ethics Committee announced Monday that a …
Read More »Prosecutors allege Michael Sussmann planned “October Surprise” against Trump in September 2016 FBI meeting, as trial gets underway
Washington – Special counsel John Durham’s first jury trial in the three years since his appointment by Trump Attorney General Bill Barr commenced Tuesday with prosecutors alleging a noted cyber attorney with ties to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign planned to “create an ‘October surprise’ on the eve of a presidential …
Read More »Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer honored by Chief Justice John Roberts in final oral argument before retiring
Washington — Chief Justice John Roberts delivered Wednesday a brief, touching tribute to retiring Justice Stephen Breyer at the end of what was the final oral argument session of Breyer’s 28-year tenure on the high court. His voice breaking with emotion, Roberts noted that Breyer will retire from the Supreme …
Read More »Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self
The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant over its opposition to a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. …
Read More »Four suspended Secret Service employees duped in case involving federal agent impostors
Four Secret Service officials have been suspended after they were allegedly duped by two men who were accused of posing as officers and employees of the federal government. Investigators allege that Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 35, who have each been charged with false impersonation of a federal officer, …
Read More »Mitch McConnell says he opposes Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
Washington — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he will oppose Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination for the Supreme Court. “I cannot and will not support Judge Jackson for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court,” McConnell said in a speech on the Senate floor. The Kentucky Republican cited …
Read More »This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 13, 2022: Sullivan, Georgieva, El
“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: Jake Sullivan – White House National Security Adviser Kristalina Georgieva – International Monetary Fund Managing Director Mohamed El-Erian – Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Albert Bourla – Pfizer Chairman and CEO How to watch “Face the Nation” Date: Sunday, March 13, 2022 TV: “Face the Nation” …
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