Key Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is demanding more time to get “clarity” on the economic impact of the social spending package put forward by President Biden and other Democrats. In remarks to reporters on Monday, Manchin blasted House progressives for holding the bipartisan infrastructure bill hostage. Last week before leaving …
Read More »Biden, in late bid to boost McAuliffe in Virginia governor’s race, calls GOP’s Youngkin “an acolyte of Donald Trump”
Arlington, Virginia — President Joe Biden framed the Virginia governor’s race as a repudiation of his predecessor, tying the Republican candidate to former President Donald Trump as he campaigned for Democrat Terry McAuliffe in what’s become a tight and increasingly bitter campaign. No Republican has won statewide office in Virginia …
Read More »Democrats are closer than ever to passing paid leave, but will it make the cut in the reconciliation deal?
Consuelo Hernandez has been helping take care of her father since he fell off a roof while she was in high school. More than a decade later, her father remains in and out of the hospital — and she’s still taking care of him. Without any paid leave to take …
Read More »Trump ordered to testify by video deposition in New York case next week
Washington — Former President Trump will be required to appear for a videotaped deposition in New York next week, a New York judge ruled Thursday. “It is hereby ordered…Donald J. Trump shall appear for a deposition on October 15, 2021 at 10 a.m.,” wrote New York State Supreme Court Judge …
Read More »House Republicans investigating Hunter Biden art sale
Republicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee are investigating “possible undue White House influence” around the upcoming sale of Hunter Biden’s artwork, according to a letter from the committee’s top Republican. The letter, written by Congressman James Comer of Kentucky, asks Georges Bergès, the gallerist brokering sales of …
Read More »House approves $3.5 trillion budget plan, sets deadline for infrastructure vote
Washington — The House on Tuesday voted to advance the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill while simultaneously approving a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that clears the way for Democrats in Congress to take action on a sweeping package that includes President Biden’s key domestic policy proposals. Lawmakers voted along party …
Read More »These states will still have protections for renters when the federal eviction moratorium ends
As the federal eviction moratorium ends, residents of some states will still be protected from evictions over the next few months. At least a dozen states and the District of Columbia will have a moratorium or some other rental protections to help keep people from losing their homes as officials …
Read More »Democrats race to bring bipartisan infrastructure deal to the Senate floor
With just weeks left before Congress leaves Washington for its August recess, Democrats are pushing to bring the bipartisan infrastructure deal endorsed by President Biden to the Senate floor as early as the week of July 19, a White House official confirmed to CBS News. “As Leader Schumer has said, …
Read More »Trump fundraiser, Beverly Hills: Debra Messing demands attendee list for fundraiser event, president hits back
Two events will converge on Hollywood during the same week in September: the 71st annual Emmys and a fundraiser for Donald Trump, according to The Hollywood Reporter. When actress Debra Messing publicly asked the outlet to release a list of fundraiser attendees, she inadvertently started a feud with the president. …
Read More »Rosie O’Donnell, Broadway stars, protest outside White House
Rosie O’Donnell and cast members from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals have led a sing-along protest against President Donald Trump outside the White House. O’Donnell spoke to protesters, some clutching signs with the word “Treason” spelled out, before the group broke into a rendition of “America the Beautiful” on Monday …
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