New York Republican John Katko announced his retirement on Friday, becoming the third House Republican who voted to impeach former President Trump to forgo a reelection campaign. Though his seat has been a frequent target for House Democrats, Katko had held his swing upstate New York district for the past …
Read More »There was no evidence found of widespread voter fraud that would have changed the outcome of the 2020 election. But as state legislatures began their sessions in the weeks following the January 6 attack on the Capitol, many state lawmakers rushed to alter their voting laws. According to the progressive …
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Washington — President Biden signed a stopgap measure to fund federal agencies and keep the government running into mid-February, after both chambers of Congress passed the legislation on Thursday, avoiding a holiday season partial shutdown. The measure passed the Senate 69-28 with substantial GOP support, hours after passing the House 221-212. …
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President Biden will nominate Shalanda Young to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Wednesday, two people directly familiar with the forthcoming nomination tell CBS News. Young, who’s been acting director since March, would be the first Black woman to officially hold the post if confirmed. This comes after …
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President Biden this week signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law— and the House has also moved a step closer to passing Mr. Biden’s social spending agenda, which aims to expand the social safety net for millions of Americans and also contains over $500 billion to combat climate change. House Speaker Nancy …
Read More »The price to put together a special meal this Thanksgiving holiday may cost you more than you were expecting, as farmers warn of a “dire situation” due to labor shortages, shipping delays and rising inflation costs. From your beloved stuffed turkey down to the sweet side of cranberry sauce, you …
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Washington — A Russian analyst who worked with Christopher Steele, the former British intelligence officer behind a controversial dossier about former President Donald Trump and Russia, has been indicted on federal charges of making false statements to the FBI, according to the Justice Department. A federal grand jury charged Igor …
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New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose investigation and subsequent report led to former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, announced her candidacy on Friday to be the next governor of New York. Her decision sets up a high-stakes race against current New York Governor Kathy Hochul. James revealed her bid in …
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France’s ambassador to the United States will return to Washington, D.C., after having been recalled when Australia scuttled its submarine deal with France in order to buy submarines with U.S. and British technology instead. The news of Ambassador Philippe Étienne’s return was announced in a joint statement following a call between President …
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The debt limit was part of a call between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday, a person familiar with the conversation told CBS News. As the U.S. barrels closer toward running out the cash to pay its bills, Yellen has warned inaction would lead …
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