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No Republicans Vote to Advance Election Reform Bill Passed by the House
H.R. 1—also known as the For the People Act—would touch on nearly every piece of the electoral process, including voter access and campaign finance.
Elaine Chao Abused Office to Help Family Firm With China Business: Watchdog
A report said that Chao had used her office's staff to conduct personal tasks and promote a shipping business owned by her father and sisters that does extensive business in China.
Pro-Trump Capitol Rioter Dressed as Antifa Claimed 'I Got Away With Things'
"They were ordered to allow Antifa to get away with anything. I was one of them. I was there... I got a nice helmet and body armor off a cop for God's sake and I disarmed him." William Robert Norwood III allegedly texted.
18 Republicans Oppose Marjorie Taylor Greene's Congress Disruption Efforts
The increased opposition from Greene's own party may reflect growing opposition to the freshman Congress member.
Georgia Gov. Supports Trump 2024, Despite Trump's Calls for His Resignation
The Republican governor said he would "absolutely" back the former president, should he become the Republican Party's nominee ahead of the 2024 election, during a Fox News interview on Wednesday.
Ex–White House Doctor Denies Watchdog Allegations of On-Duty Intoxication
The report outlines alcohol-related allegations during two presidential trips in 2014 and 2016.
Boebert Calls Equality Act 'Supremacy of Gays, Lesbians, Transvestites'
She also said that the bill is unnecessary because the 14th Amendment of the Constitution already ensures "that all men are equal under the law." But 27 U.S. states lack comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
Fact Check: Will HR-1 Give Taxpayer Money to Federal Campaigns?
First introduced in 2019, the HR-1, or the For the People Act, is being hailed by some as the next Voting Rights Act, while opponents are pointing to its key provisions as precursors to election fraud and misuse of public funding.
AOC Says 'Conservative' Dems Are 'Less Generous' Than Trump
"We have a responsibility to show people in this country what a Democratic majority can do for working people," the New York progressive said.
Fact Check: Did Cuomo Want Lawmaker to Quit Amid Sexual Harassment Claims?
As New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces calls to resign amid sexual harassment allegations, some critics recalled old statements Cuomo made when other lawmakers faced similar accusations.
Black Caucus, Pelosi, Hoyer Press Biden to Nominate Young for OMB Director
The White House has not yet named a new nominee, but Young would be the first woman of color to hold the position.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Proposes No-Knock Warrant Ban
"The reforms to CPD's search warrant policy follow a detailed, comprehensive and above all transparent process which build upon our ongoing efforts to ensure Chicago's values of accountability and fundamental human dignity are respected and preserved," Lightfoot said on Wednesday.
Currency Traders Favoring Long Positions Over Short in Crypto by 70%-30%
The IG Client Sentiment Report said 70.78% of traders held long positions while 29.22% were short. A long position is a bet on future price appreciation while those going short see a price decline.
Black, Latino Californians Given 20% Of State's COVID Vaccines
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called equity his "North Star," but the vaccine rollout is leaving the state's largest, most vulnerable communities behind.
What Is Adjusted Gross Income? How to Calculate Stimulus Check Eligibility
The third round of stimulus checks could reduce eligibility for a stimulus check payment by $20,000 for individuals.
Biden's Stimulus Vote Will Have Lengthy Delay After GOP Forces Bill Reading
The road to passing President Joe Biden's priority coronavirus relief package just got a lot longer.
TX Storm Highlighted System Shortcomings for Grid Operator, Ro Khanna Says
"Extreme winter weather events in Texas have occurred repeatedly over decades and ERCOT has been unprepared for them," Khanna said in the letter sent to ERCOT CEO Bill Magness.
North Dakota Rep. Luke Simons Faces Expulsion Over Sexual Harassment Claims
The Republican state representative has been accused of sexually harassing and threatening fellow lawmakers since 2017.
Texas and Mississippi Courts, Airports and Public Transit to Enforce Masks
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate will still have authority over places like courthouses, airports and public transportation in states that have recently rescinded their mask mandates.
University of Michigan Deactivates 375 Student ID Cards Due to COVID Policy
"The notification sent on Tuesday should not come as a surprise to the recipients," Sarah Daniels, associate dean of students and a member of the Compliance and Accountability Team said in the statement.
El Paso Mayor Warns 0.6% Rise in COVID Hospitalizations Will Halt Reopening
Mayor Oscar Leeser urged El Paso residents to continue to wear face coverings in public spaces, even as Texas Governor Greg Abbott prepares to lift the statewide mask mandate.
Professor Who Quit COVID Research Over Backlash Stands by Study's Findings
In a published research letter, the professor presented findings that few children in Sweden, where schools have remained open, became seriously ill from COVID-19.