Trump called for a ‘united’ party but ticked off a political enemies list of those who have crossed him and voted to impeach or convict him. Former president Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021,...
Read moreHouse Nears Relief Bill Passage; Dems Mull Wage Hike Rescue
Democrats are edging a $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief package to the brink of House passage. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters before the House votes to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, during a news conference...
Read moreMinimum Wage Hike Must Come Out of Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ruling Says
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the minimum wage provision runs afoul of budget rules, dealing a blow to a progressive priority backed by President Joe Biden. The provision was deemed to have run afoul of the rule that governs the types of measures...
Read moreThe Pandemic Has Been a Windfall for Billionaires
American billionaires are the biggest winners of the coronavirus pandemic. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, is among the richest of the rich and world-famous entrepreneurs. The coronavirus numbers are staggering. Half a million dead, more than 28...
Read moreFed Chair Powell Says Economy ‘Long Way’ From Its Employment and Inflation Goals
The somber assessment from the head of the central bank led markets to sell off. “The economy is a long way from our employment and inflation goals, and it is likely to take some time for substantial further progress to be achieved,” Federal Reserve Chairman...
Read moreSnubbed as Obama High Court Pick, Garland in Line to Be AG
President Joe Biden's pick of Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general offers a seemingly problem-free nominee with bipartisan support. FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2021, file photo Attorney General nominee Judge Merrick Garland speaks during an event with...
Read moreTed Cruz’s Crisis of Crisis Management
Ted Cruz violated a basic rule of politics when he jetted off to Cancun while his home state of Texas was besieged by a winter storm. Then he made it worse. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-T,X.) checks in for a flight at Cancun International Airport on Thursday, Feb....
Read moreTed Cruz’s Crisis of Crisis Management
Ted Cruz violated a basic rule of politics when he jetted off to Cancun while his home state of Texas was besieged by a winter storm. Then he made it worse. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-T,X.) checks in for a flight at Cancun International Airport on Thursday, Feb....
Read moreJobless Claims Disappoint, Rising to 861,000
The labor market is showing signs of weakness in early 2021. The Labor Department reported that 861,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment claims last week. The number of Americans filing first-time unemployment claims rose last week to 861,000...
Read moreCDC: Winter Storm Delays Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments and Deliveries
It is not known how many doses will be affected by the severe winter weather. Several jurisdictions across the country have been informed that their deliveries of coronavirus vaccines could be delayed due to severe winter weather. The Centers for Disease...
Read moreBiden Talks Policy While Washington Plays Politics
In his first public trip as president, Biden traveled to Wisconsin to discuss the pandemic, policing and education while many in Washington remain focused on his predecessor. President Joe Biden stands on stage during a televised town hall event at Pabst...
Read moreBiden Administration Increasing Coronavirus Vaccines Sent to States
The weekly increase of doses being sent to states represents a 57% increase from the amount states received when Biden was inaugurated. The administration will be "increasing the vaccine supply to 13.5 million doses per week to states." The Biden administration...
Read morePelosi Says Independent Commission Will Examine Capitol Riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., with impeachment managers Rep. Eric Swalwell,...
Read moreThough seven Republicans voted for impeachment, it wasn’t enough to convict the president on charges of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Though seven Republicans voted for impeachment, it wasn’t enough to convict the president on charges of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. In this image from video, senators gather around Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., and...
Read moreBiden Moving to Bar Medicaid Work Requirements
The administration is expected to take actions aimed at revoking a controversial policy permitted by the Trump administration. President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to the National Institutes of Health on Thursday. The Associated Press The Biden administration...
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