The lynchpin climate policy of congressional Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill would spur massive job growth over the next decade, a new analysis finds.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer this year
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday that she had been diagnosed and was successfully treated for breast cancer this year.
Melania Trump’s closest White House adviser to release book
Stephanie Grisham, whose career with the Trump administration included stints as East Wing communications director, White House press secretary and chief of staff to Melania Trump, has written a book that will be released next month, two people familia…
Supreme Court puts execution of Texas man on hold in dispute over pastor’s access
A death row inmate in Texas is asking the Supreme Court to block his scheduled execution Wednesday night because the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will not allow the inmate’s pastor to lay hands on him and audibly pray during the execution.
Obama says California recall vote is difference ‘between protecting our kids and putting them at risk’ in new TV ad
Former President Barack Obama urges Californians to reject the recall effort targeting Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a television ad released on Wednesday, telling voters that the outcome of Tuesday’s recall election could be the difference “between …
Mandates and testing among Biden’s plans to combat Delta surge
President Joe Biden, entering autumn with coronavirus still wreaking havoc on the nation’s health and economy, will push for vaccine mandates and testing programs as part of a revamped approach to ending the pandemic.
New network will offer free legal help to election officials to fight attacks and intimidation
Two prominent election lawyers have joined forces to launch a network that will provide free legal assistance to election officials who have faced unprecedented threats during and after the 2020 election.
Manchin lays out long list of demands as key Senate chairs move to win his vote
In the Senate, all roads lead to Joe Manchin.
Capitol Police memo warns of potential for violence during September 18 rally
Law enforcement officials are bracing for potential clashes and unrest during an upcoming right-wing rally in Washington, DC, as violent rhetoric surrounding the September 18 event has increased online and counter protests are being planned for the sam…
Families of 9/11 victims are still looking for answers in court
The US government and its NATO allies invaded Afghanistan almost immediately after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, seeking accountability from al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden for murdering nearly 3,000 people. It began what would become a two-deca…