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Biden Pushes Elusive 'Buy American' Goal With New Federal Contract Guidelines

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:25:55 GMT

President Biden will sign an executive order aimed at closing loopholes in existing provisions and creating a senior White House role to oversee the process.

Final 'Fact-Checker' Numbers Show Just How Nuts Trump's Last Year Really Was

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:50:38 GMT

The president made 30,573 false or misleading claims during his four years in office, with nearly half of them coming during his final year.

Josh Hawley's Latest Hypocritical Complaint Mocked By Left And Right Alike

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:35:19 GMT

The Republican senator from Missouri claimed he was being muzzled in the most un-muzzled way possible.

Trump Trolled With 'Pathetic Loser' Sky Banner Near Mar-A-Lago

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:11:50 GMT

Another banner called him the "worst president ever."

Trump Peddled Misleading COVID-19 Charts To The Public: Dr. Birx

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:28:17 GMT

The former president presented graphs "I never made,” the ex-coronavirus task force official said.

Sarah Sanders Running For Arkansas Governor: AP Source

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:07:50 GMT

A formal announcement is expected Monday.

Lawmakers Face Threat Of Second Capitol Attack Ahead Of Impeachment, AP Reports

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:58:18 GMT

Death threats against members of Congress has prompted U.S. Capitol Police to insist thousands of National Guard troops remain in Washington.

Biden To Reinstate Restrictions On Travel From Brazil, Most European Countries

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:13:39 GMT

The president will also restrict travel from South Africa in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Anthony Fauci Says Trump Used To Scold Him For Not Being 'More Positive' About COVID-19

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:18:42 GMT

In an interview with The New York Times, the infectious disease expert described what it was really like to work for the 45th president.

Senator Bernie Sanders Says Dems Will Use Budget Reconciliation To Pass COVID-19 Relief

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:57:51 GMT

The budget reconciliation process would allow Democrats to enact the coronavirus legislation with the support of a simple majority.

Rand Paul Refuses To Say Election Wasn't Stolen, Whines About Being Fact-Checked

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:03:46 GMT

The Republican senator hit back at ABC News' George Stephanopoulos for debunking Trump's baseless voter fraud claims.

U.S. Passes 25 Million Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:51:26 GMT

The country’s first case of the infection was diagnosed almost exactly a year ago.

Mitt Romney: Trump Impeachment Trial Important For 'Unity,' 'Accountability'

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:01:38 GMT

The GOP senator rejected some Republicans' claims that the process would be unconstitutional since Trump is no longer president.

Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Sexual Assault Prevention Programs

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:06:10 GMT

Lloyd Austin, in his first directive since taking office, moved on his pledge to immediately address sexual misconduct in the ranks.

The Game-Changing Biden Order You Haven’t Heard About

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:45:00 GMT

A directive about the regulatory process could lead to progressive movement on climate change, public health and worker safety.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, Totally Shredded On CNN, Admits He Has Nothing On Vote 'Fraud'

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:51:43 GMT

“I think I would say the election was not fraudulent," he finally confessed after getting schooled by Pamela Brown.

Capitol Violence Sparks Discussion Of Secret, Safer Impeachment Trial Vote

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:07:44 GMT

But others demand transparency and accountability.

Democrats Make Federal Election Standards A Top Priority

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:50:02 GMT

Democrats, asserting constitutional authority to set the time, place and manner of federal elections, want national rules they say would make voting more fair.

Lawless Presidents Will Victimize U.S. If Trump Isn't Held To Account, Warns George Conway

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:31:01 GMT

“We might as well say, flat-out, that presidents are above the law," the attorney writes.

Chuck Schumer Calls For Probe Into Trump's Alleged Justice Department Coup Attempt

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:29:42 GMT

The Senate majority leader calls Trump's scheme to use the DOJ to overturn Georgia's presidential election results "attempted sedition."