White House denies Biden was laughing at mother of fentanyl victims as she demands apology Rebecca Kiessling says it was ‘disgusting’ of the president to mock the death of her sons The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Trump Can Be Sued for Jan. 6 Riot Harm, Justice Dept. Says Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, the Justice Department said Thursday in a federal court case testing Trump's legal vulnerability for his speech before the riot. The Justice Department told a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023
In a reversal, Biden says he’ll sign Republican DC crime bill WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he’d sign Republican legislation barring the government in Washington, D.C., from making changes to its own criminal code, reversing his earlier position in a move that will surely anger statehood advocates and others in the heavily Democratic city. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
House Republicans hang Oversight chair James Comer out to dry after shocking Beau Biden remarks Republicans weren’t eager to defend or condemn the House Oversight chair after he suggested President Biden’s late son should have been indicted The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Trump fatigue seeps into right-wing forum that fed MAGA fervor WASHINGTON — Vendors are still hawking “Trump 2024” flags and “Let’s Go Brandon” T-shirts. But at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington this year, the crowds are smaller, the marquee speakers are fewer, and the “Make America Great Again” vibe is suddenly in doubt. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
Reports of poisoned Iranian school girls "deeply concerning" - White House The reports of poisoned school girls in Iran is "deeply concerning" and the world needs to know what is causing the ailments, White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Thursday. Reuters · Mar 2, 2023
Watch as Karine Jean-Pierre holds White House press briefing alongside John Kirby Watch as Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, holds a briefing alongside John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
CPAC crowd boos Anthony Fauci during cable news compilation on Covid origins The CPAC audience erupted into shouts and boos when the former White House expert on infectious disease joined the montage The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
MTG blames Joe — for deaths under Trump "The interesting thing is, that fentanyl they took during the last administration," Biden said Salon · Mar 2, 2023
OIRA reviewed 39 significant rules in February The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in February 2023 reviewed 39 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 36 rules while recommending changes to their content. One rule was withdrawn from the… Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023
GOP's "ugly" attack on Biden's dead son "It says a lot about the chairman, which is not good, by the way," says press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Salon · Mar 2, 2023
GOP senators: Computer chip money underwriting 'woke' agenda Republican senators says the Biden administration is taking $39 billion in federal money that's meant to build computer chip factories and using it to further “woke” ideas such as requiring some recipients to offer child care and encouraging the use of union labor The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Yes, it's time for the Bulls**t Awards Of course your favorite ex-president gets a special prize. But there are so many other contenders. Stay tuned! Salon · Mar 2, 2023
Conway may be key Manhattan DA witness Conway recently met with prosecutors investigating Trump's role in the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels Salon · Mar 2, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2023 Robin Abcarian: Mask mandates? COVID origins? Why are we still having these debates? On Monday, the White House announced there is no consensus in the Biden administration about whether COVID-19 sprang from a leak in a virus laboratory in China or was the result of a leap from another species to humans.
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Carl P. Leubsdorf: The GOP's war on woke It’s hardly a secret that politicians like to define their opponents with simplistic, negative code words that can offset their positive messages and turn off potential voters.
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The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Fox News, Rupert Murdoch and backstage Trump whispers: The damning Dominion revelations Court documents present damning messages from network’s star anchors and executives surrounding coverage of Donald Trump’s false 2020 election fraud narrative, Joe Sommerlad and Alex Woodward explain
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Senate clears resolution to nullify rule forcing climate considerations in investing; Biden plans veto WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday cleared a resolution that would disapprove of a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to consider climate factors in their investment decisions, setting the stage for the first veto of President Joe Biden’s presidency.
Roll Call · Mar 1, 2023 Senate clears resolution to nullify 'ESG' rule; Biden plans veto - Roll Call President Biden is likely to veto his first piece of legislation, a resolution that would nullify a Labor Department investment rule.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle Both Democrats and Republicans are preparing for a prolonged political battle over student debt relief if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects President Joe Biden's plan to forgive federal loans
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 White House calls senior Republican ‘despicable’ for wishing Biden’s dead son had been prosecuted ‘Jim Comer has a Trumpian blend of incompetence and malice,’ former Obama adviser says
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Biden faces split Congress, 1st veto as bipartisanship ebbs President Joe Biden is getting ready to speak to House Democrats in a private meeting later Wednesday
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Trump planning first Iowa trip since announcing 2024 bid Donald Trump is planning to visit Iowa in mid-March, a first foray to the leadoff caucus state since announcing his 2024 White House campaign
The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023 Deal reached with Republicans to repeal Iraq war authorizations, says Schumer – as it happened Senate’s Democratic leader says foreign affairs committee will begin considering the measure next week