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$15 minimum wage not allowed in Biden's Covid relief bill, Senate official says

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:04:01 GMT

Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's ruling on the minimum wage derails a Democratic priority in the $1.9 trillion relief bill.

House set to approve Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package, send bill to the Senate

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:36:14 GMT

Democrats are trying to pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill, which includes direct payments and unemployment benefits, by March 14.

Biden isn’t going to make Saudis a ‘pariah' despite Khashoggi, says foreign policy expert

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:18:37 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon explains why President Joe Biden will not make Saudi Arabia “a pariah” due to the economic and military relationship at stake.

Biden stresses human rights in call with Saudi king before report on Khashoggi killing released

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:09:27 GMT

The U.S. is preparing to release an intelligence assessment that will reportedly implicate Saudi Crown Prince MBS in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

China seems to be living up to trade deal pledges, Biden's Agriculture secretary says

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:34:49 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes China is making good on promises it made as part of the phase one trade deal.

White House leaves door open to boycotting 2022 Beijing Olympics as pressure grows

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:40:19 GMT

Pressure is growing from activists and GOP politicians who want the U.S. to bow out of the games in protest of China's human rights record and other conduct.

Trump tax returns are now in the hands of the Manhattan district attorney

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:56:53 GMT

After the Supreme Court allowed the transfer to Manhattan DA Cy Vance, Trump accused the prosecutor of pursuing a "fishing expedition."

Donald Trump Jr. deposed in DC attorney general probe of 2017 inauguration funds

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:14:21 GMT

The D.C. attorney general accused the Trump Inaugural Committee and former President Trump's family of abusing non-profit funds to enrich the Trump family.

Former Cuomo aide accuses governor of kissing her without permission

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:14:10 GMT

The new details emerge as Cuomo is fighting allegations of mishandling nursing home data and policies at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York.

Dominion and Smartmatic have serious shot at victory in election disinformation suits, experts say

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:29:58 GMT

Dominion and Smartmatic have credible defamation cases against a number of conservatives and Fox News, legal experts said.

CIA nominee calls China an 'authoritarian adversary,' vows to intensify competition with Beijing

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:18:35 GMT

His confirmation is expected to easily pass with strong bipartisan support similar to the majority of Biden's national security team.

House Democrats aim to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill on Friday

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:23:58 GMT

Democrats aim to pass the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill before unemployment programs expire on March 14.

Bruce Springsteen pleads guilty to public drinking – but prosecutor drops DWI charge

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:09:32 GMT

Springsteen, 71, was arrested in November at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey, also known as Sandy Hook.

More than 150 CEOs urge Congress to pass Biden's Covid relief package

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:45:44 GMT

Notable signatories include Goldman Sachs' David Solomon, BlackRock's Larry Fink, Deutsche Bank Americas' Christiana Riley and Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman.

Dominion's latest election suit, for $1.3 billion against MyPillow's Lindell, is 'definitely ...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:01:50 GMT

Dominion Voting Systems has filed defamation suits against Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and attorney Sidney Powell.

President Biden to visit Texas on Friday following deadly winter storm

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:23:38 GMT

President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Houston, Texas, on Friday, after a deadly winter storm struck the state last week.

Wife of powerful drug lord El Chapo Guzman held in U.S. jail on narcotics conspiracy charges

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:21:50 GMT

Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31, was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana in the United States.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:05:08 GMT

The Senate confirmed Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Retired NYPD cop and Queens 'Republican Messiah' arrested in Capitol riot probe

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:03:59 GMT

A former New York police officer and a Queens Republican Party official have been arrested on charges related to their alleged roles in the U.S. Capitol riot.

Ex-police chief says his request for National Guard was denied 2 days before Capitol riot

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:22:59 GMT

The Capitol riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump left five people dead and disrupted the confirmation of the election of Joe Biden