What would happen if Biden declared a climate emergency? President Biden seems to be waffling on taking matters into his own hands — but here’s what he could get done. Mic · Jul 20, 2022
What have we learned from the January 6 hearings? Eight televised hearings laid out how the Jan 6 attack was part of a wider effort by Trump to overturn 2020 election. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022
Jan. 6 committee to tell story of '187 minutes' between former President Trump's remarks - Roll Call Former President Donald Trump’s actions — and inaction — during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol will take center stage Thursday night. Roll Call · Jul 20, 2022
Corruption concerns involving Ukraine are revived as the war with Russia drags on Since the start of the war with Russia, the Biden administration has mostly ignored Ukraine's corruption history. Questions resurfaced about its suitability as a recipient of massive infusions of aid. WEKU · Jul 20, 2022
Steve Bannon's trial: A strange tale No one has been prosecuted for contempt of Congress since 1983. But Steve Bannon, like his former boss, is unique Salon · Jul 20, 2022
Rekha Basu: Jan. 6 committe points up fragility of our democracy Whatever political side you’re on, and however you feel about Donald Trump’s policies, personality or problems with the truth, the latest testimonies to the U.S. House committee investigating Jan. 6, 2021, make a couple of things chillingly clear. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022
Biden to announce climate actions at ex-coal plant in Mass. President Joe Biden is preparing to announce new actions on climate change The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
With the midterms in their sights, defending Trump isn't a Republican priority "The RNC and Republicans on Capitol Hill know they are poised for a great election year and what's the biggest thing that could be a hurdle to that? Donald Trump," says one longtime GOP consultant. WEKU · Jul 20, 2022
Ukrainian forces strike key bridge in Russia-occupied south Ukrainian forces have struck and seriously damaged a bridge that is key for supplying Russian troops in southern Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Putin’s Iran Trip Shows How Isolated Russia Has Become, Says White House Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House's chief National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday. Putin had talks with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran on Tuesday, the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022
White House Says Russia Laying Groundwork to Annex Ukraine Territory Russia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and is installing illegitimate proxy officials in areas there under its control as it seeks to exert total control over its gains in the east, the White House said on Tuesday. Unveiling what he said was US intelligence, John… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022
Ukraine graft concerns resurface as Russia war goes on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of senior officials is casting an inconvenient light on an issue that the Biden administration has largely ignored since the outbreak of war with Russia The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Trump, Pence rivalry intensifies as they consider 2024 runs Former Vice President Mike Pence is becoming increasingly brazen in his willingness to counter former President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Who Knew That The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act Protects A Right To Abortion? The Biden Administration is about to walk into another eviction moratorium debacle. Reason · Jul 20, 2022
Axios · Jul 20, 2022 White House holds out hope for Manchin climate deal later this summer Democrats are leaving the door open to pursuing climate legislation in a potential second reconciliation package.
Salon · Jul 19, 2022 Ivana and me? It's complicated I thought I had nothing in common with her, a symbol of '80s excess. But I came to admire her survival skills
Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2022 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19 CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for the coronavirus for the first time and is experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Senate panel OKs NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has given easy bipartisan approval to admitting Finland and Sweden into NATO
Axios · Jul 19, 2022 White House says Russia planning to annex large swaths of Ukraine This would be a massive gamble for Vladimir Putin.
Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022 White House considers emergency declaration to fight climate change WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce executive action to confront climate change after a key senator blocked legislation, but he’s holding off for now on an emergency decree that would allow him to marshal sweeping powers — and billions of federal dollars — against global warming.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Ukraine’s First Lady meets with Jill Biden on second day of US visit Ms Zelenska’s meeting with First Lady Jill Biden this week marks the second time the two women have met since Russia invaded Ukraine in February
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 Putin’s Iran trip shows how isolated Russia has become - White House Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House's chief National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday.
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 White House says Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukraine territory Russia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and is installing illegitimate proxy officials in areas there under its control as it seeks to exert total control over its gains in the east, the White House said on Tuesday.
The Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2022 Biden under pressure to declare climate emergency after Manchin torpedoes bill President could bypass the political gridlock as nearly 20% population faces 100F and above temperatures
Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022 White House considers emergency declaration to fight climate change WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce executive action to address climate change Wednesday, as he continues to weigh a broader emergency declaration that would allow him to marshal sweeping powers against global warming.