California’s 2022 midterm election could have nationwide consequences. What voters should know WASHINGTON — Get used to it. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 16, 2021
Biden calls Newsom’s recall victory a ‘resounding win’ for Democrats’ COVID policies WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden congratulated California Gov. Gavin Newsom on his victory in the recall election, saying it was a “resounding win” for the policies both Democratic leaders have pushed to control the coronavirus pandemic. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 15, 2021
Capitol Police officers face discipline for selfies with rioters, internal documents show WASHINGTON — A Capitol Police officer facing disciplinary action told investigators that he posed for a photo with a suspect during the Jan. 6 riot in order to identify him later. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 15, 2021
‘A real sense of revulsion.’ Democrats bet against McConnell — in New Hampshire WASHINGTON — New Hampshire Democrats believe they’ve found an albatross to hang on the popular Republican governor who is seen as likely to run for U.S. Senate in their state. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 15, 2021
Lucas Kunce’s military record got him on TV. Can it make him Missouri’s next senator? WASHINGTON — Lucas Kunce is talking about Afghanistan. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 14, 2021
La tercera ronda del crédito tributario por hijos es esta semana. Esto es lo que debe saber Las familias elegibles deberán comenzar a recibir una tercera ronda de pagos directos mensuales de crédito tributario por los hijos esta semana. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 13, 2021
Third round of child tax credit payments go out this week. Here’s what to know Eligible families are set to receive a third round of monthly child tax credit direct payments this week. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 13, 2021
‘Have at it.’ Biden readies for fight with DeSantis, other Republicans over vaccine rule WASHINGTON — Less than an hour before President Joe Biden announced an ambitious plan to require many businesses to ensure full vaccination or require weekly COVID-19 testing of employees, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis had already vowed to fight it. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
Biden advisory board on HBCUs faces first test in COVID-19 over vaccinations, booster shots WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s new advisory board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will face an immediate challenge of how to approach COVID-19 prevention, with booster shots on the horizon and some states preventing public colleges and universities from mandating vaccinations for their students. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
‘Have at it.’ Biden readies for fight with DeSantis, others in GOP over vaccine rule WASHINGTON — Less than an hour before President Joe Biden announced an ambitious plan to require many businesses to ensure full vaccination or require weekly COVID-19 testing of employees, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis had already vowed to fight it. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
As more states pass restrictive laws, Congress and Biden have stalled on voting rights WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats have vowed to pass federal voting rights legislation, but eight months into his term they are losing a race with Republican-led state legislatures. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
Kansas, Missouri attorneys general signal lawsuits likely against Biden vaccine push WASHINGTON — Republican attorneys general in Kansas and Missouri are setting the stage for lawsuits against President Joe Biden’s vaccination push, all but announcing they will challenge the White House initiative. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate ‘raises more questions than it answers.’ What to know WASHINGTON — Workers at companies with more than 100 employees will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing under a new rule President Joe Biden unveiled Thursday — but is it feasible? McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
Vaccine for both COVID-19 and flu? Moderna making all-encompassing booster. What to know Flu season is on the horizon, while the coronavirus continues to spread with alarming speed. But what happens when the two germs collide? McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 10, 2021
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 9, 2021 20 años después del 11 de septiembre, la guerra contra el terrorismo persiste y hay más amenazas que nunca WASHINGTON – El día después de los ataques del 11 de septiembre, Estados Unidos lanzó una advertencia a los talibanes: Ningún gobierno que dé cobijo a los terroristas estará a salvo de las fuerzas militares estadounidenses.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 9, 2021 'Se nos agota el tiempo': Biden y demócratas bajo presión para cumplir con las prioridades liberales WASHINGTON – Se espera que el presidente Joe Biden y los demócratas del Congreso pasen gran parte de septiembre negociando el tamaño y el alcance de un proyecto de ley presupuestaria de 3.5 billones de dólares que financiaría una paquete de nuevos programas gubernamentales.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 9, 2021 Texas law, Supreme Court cases push abortion into spotlight for 2022 NC elections WASHINGTON — The new Texas law banning most abortions after six weeks, and the Supreme Court’s decision not to block it, has already heated up the abortion debate into an election issue for 2022 congressional races.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 8, 2021 El aumento de covid 'deja en quiebra a las familias' y agota los recursos, dicen ejecutivos de hospitales Funcionarios hospitalarios advierten sobre la tensión en los recursos a medida que aumentan los casos de COVID-19 en el noroeste de Georgia.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 8, 2021 ‘We’re out of time’: Biden, Democrats under pressure to deliver on liberal priorities WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are expected to spend much of September negotiating the size and scope of a proposed $3.5 trillion budget bill that would fund a battery of new government programs.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 8, 2021 Kamala Harris brings political clout to California to help Newsom in recall election WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris will have an opportunity to try out the administration’s midterm messaging strategy and demonstrate her political clout on Wednesday at an event to show support for Gov. Gavin Newsom in the California recall election.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 8, 2021 20 years after 9/11, war on terror persists and there are more threats than ever WASHINGTON – The day after the Sept. 11 attacks, the United States issued a warning to the Taliban: No government that provides a haven for terrorists is safe from the American military.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 8, 2021 COVID-19 surge ‘leaving families broken,’ straining resources, Georgia hospital CEOs say Hospital officials are warning about a strain on resources as COVID-19 cases surge across northwest Georgia.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 4, 2021 Has Biden reached a ‘break-glass moment’ on Supreme Court expansion after Texas abortion case? WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden faces increased pressure from abortion rights groups to support expanding the size of the Supreme Court and federal legislation to ensure abortion access after the conservative-controlled court allowed a controversial Texas law to take effect this week.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 3, 2021 Biden faces internal backlash as deadline nears for COVID-19 vaccine booster program WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told Americans last month that, “as a simple rule,” they should plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot eight months after their last dose, starting Sept. 20.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 2, 2021 El tercer cheque de estímulo por los hijos se enviará pronto. Esta nueva herramienta le ayudará a registrarse Hay una nueva herramienta disponible para que las familias elegibles se inscriban en el crédito tributario por hijos si aún no lo están recibiendo.