Politics & Policy
Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden
Pelosi will “quarantine consistent with CDC guidance, and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly."
4 years ago
House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack
The House voted to hold Dan Scavino Jr. and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress and refer the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
4 years ago
The deprivatization of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility from GEO Group’s hands is complete — but the work addressing “chronic over-incarceration” is far from over.
4 years ago
U.S. hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following
Making it personal, the U.S. sanctions singled out Putin's family, targeting his two adult daughters in addition to blocking two key Russian banks.
4 years ago
Ukrainians pore over grisly aftermath of atrocities
In ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital that Russian troops recently left, investigators collected evidence documenting what appeared to be widespread killings of civilians.
4 years ago
The measure’s sponsor has split the bill into two parts. The simple majority needed to legalize possession of less than an ounce seems to be on board.
4 years ago
Biden’s Coast Guard pick would become the 1st woman to command a military branch
Adm. Linda Fagan, who has served on all seven continents, is currently the Coast Guard's second-in-command.
4 years ago
Ivanka Trump testifies before House Jan. 6 panel
Bennie Thompson said that she had been answering investigators’ questions on a video teleconference since the morning and was not “chatty” but had been helpful to the probe.
4 years ago
Former President Obama visits the White House for the first time in 5 years
Former President Obama will join President Biden at the White House Tuesday as Biden unveils new actions meant to expand the Affordable Care Act.
4 years ago
White House to extend student loan pause through August
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic.
4 years ago
U.S. official: U.S., allies to ban new investments in Russia
The U.S. and its European allies will impose stiff new sanctions, a U.S. official says, in retaliation for Russia’s “war crimes” in Ukraine.
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers fail to override key element of Wolf’s climate plan
Democratic lawmakers say the measure is desperately needed to act against the threat of climate change, and that it will speed up Pa.'s transition to a clean-energy future.
4 years ago
GOP blocks Senate COVID bill, demands votes on immigration
Republicans said they'd withhold support for the measure unless Dems agreed to vote on an amendment preventing Biden from lifting Trump-era curbs on migrants entering the U.S.
4 years ago
N.J.’s strict plastic bag ban goes into effect next month
Stores in New Jersey will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout bags, paper carryout bags, and polystyrene foam containers.
4 years ago
What do we know about Pennsylvania Senate candidates’ personal finances?
From the millionaires to the candidates just collecting a paycheck, a look at the earnings disclosures of Dems and Republicans running for U.S. Senate.
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