Sometimes, during a busy week in Washington, a recap is in order. So let’s take stock of the Trump GOP for a moment:
Analysis: Americans are overdosing on a drug they don’t know they’re taking
Fueled by the coronavirus pandemic and an increase in fentanyl use, the US drug epidemic exploded while Americans were locked down.
Top military leader says China’s hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world’
China’s test of a hypersonic missile over the summer “went around the world,” the second most senior US general said in an interview released Tuesday, shedding new details on the test and warning that China might one day be able to launch a surprise nu…
House votes to censure and remove Gosar from committees over violent video targeting AOC and Biden
The House is set to vote Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee assignments, which if passed would be the first time a sitting House member will be censured in more than 10 years.
‘Eye for an eye’: CNN analyst on what this vote means for Democrats’ future
The House voted largely along party lines to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona. The move comes after he posted a photoshopped anime video on his Twitter and Instagram accounts showing him appearing to kill Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez …
Catholic bishops approve document that falls short of denying communion to Biden or other politicians who support abortion rights
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a document that some conservative bishops had hoped would serve as a call to ban communion for President Joe Biden and other elected officials who support abortion rights.
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Steve Bannon pleading not guilty to contempt of Congress charges
Steve Bannon is pleading not guilty to his criminal contempt of Congress charges, according to a notice he filed in federal court on Wednesday.
Cheney and Kinzinger vote with Democrats to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar
Republican Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger broke ranks on Wednesday to join all Democrats in voting for a resolution that both censured Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and stripped him of his two committee assignments.
Biden set to announce two new circuit court selections in first-year sprint to fill judicial openings
President Joe Biden will soon announce two new selections to serve as circuit judges as the push to name — and confirm — a raft of judicial nominees stays a central focus of the White House and Senate Democrats, according to a White House official.
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Ciara to promote Covid-19 vaccination for kids as White House looks to level up child vaccine rates
First lady Jill Biden welcomed music star Ciara to the White House Wednesday to discuss the 1, 2 Step process of getting kids vaccinated against Covid-19 as the nation works to Level Up its vaccination rates.