The Senate voted to break a filibuster Saturday and advance a massive $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package after months of furious next negotiations, clearing a major hurdle for President Joe Biden’s agenda even as it will soon face an uncer…
Analysis: Delta surge drowns out good news as US fights over masks and vaccines
There’s a lot of good news to bring Americans into the weekend; the US hit the key milestone of vaccinating 50% of the total population, and nearly 60% of the eligible population — those 12 and older — are fully vaccinated.
Fact-checking claim Biden administration is pushing vaccine passport
Amid confusion over mask mandates, booster shots, and new guidance for those vaccinated, some Republicans have thrown fuel on the fire with false and misleading claims.
Homeland Security warns of potential conspiracy theory-fueled violence in August
The Department of Homeland Security warned state and local authorities Friday about an increase in calls for violence online tied to election-related conspiracy theories, according to a law enforcement source.
Cuomo is running out of time and friends as he stares down potential impeachment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is running out of time and friends as he stares down the prospect of being the first New York governor impeached in more than 100 years — with his own party leading the way.
FEMA funeral assistance now flowing to families of Covid victims after a bumpy start
George Harrington applied for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s funeral assistance program soon after it launched in mid-April. He sent in all the documents related to the burial of his father, George III, 80, a veteran and registered nurse who…
Former Republican congressman to join staff of January 6 committee
Former Rep. Denver Riggleman is joining the staff of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, the third Republican that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has added to the panel that GOP leadership has attacked as a part…
9/11 families tell Biden to stay away from memorial service if he doesn’t authorize release of records related to attacks
More than 1,600 people affected by the September 11 attacks are asking President Joe Biden to refrain from coming to Ground Zero to mark the 20th anniversary of the event unless he releases documents and information related to the attacks, according to…
Gov. Cuomo’s attorney goes after accusers, NY attorney general
The legal team for Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) sought to discredit some of the women who have accused him of sexual harassment at a press conference.
Biden administration expected to unveil new Belarus sanctions
The Biden administration is expected to unveil new Belarus sanctions and a new executive order amid continued crackdowns by the regime of strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko.