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Inflation threatens Biden agenda, Democratic majorities
Analysis: Rather than scaring them off, the political uncertainty of the economy has added to most Democrats' sense of urgency around passing Biden's social safety net bill.Biden insists infrastructure spending bill will help ease…
Advising both Chinese state companies and the Pentagon, McKinsey & Co. comes under scrutiny
McKinsey in recent years has faced accusations of alleged conflicts of interest in its bankruptcy work and other fields.McKinsey's work with the government gives it insights into U.S. military planning and weapons. But the firm has…
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon indicted by federal grand jury for contempt of Congress
The indictment is a first: No one has been prosecuted for contempt of Congress when executive privilege was asserted.Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of CongressNov. 13, 202101:47By Pete WilliamsWASHINGTON — Former Trump adviser Steve…
Appeals court temporarily blocks Jan. 6 committee from obtaining Trump White House records
The Jan. 6 committee had been scheduled to get the records Friday.Trump lawyers file appeal to block release of records to Jan. 6 committeeNov. 11, 202100:46By Dareh Gregorian, Daniel Barnes and Pete WilliamsA federal appeals court Thursday…
In surprise move, U.S. and China vow to work together on climate change
The unexpected announcement was light on details, but it gave a jolt of momentum to the U.N. climate summit in Scotland.Island nation lawmaker addresses COP26 in knee-high seawaterNov. 9, 202100:27By Josh LedermanThe U.S. and China pledged…
GOP recruitment struggles give Democrats hope in 2022 Senate fight
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu's decision to forgo a Senate bid dealt a blow to Republican hopes of flipping a Democratic-held seat.New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu departs after speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition's…
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Stephen Miller, Kayleigh McEnany and other top ex-Trump aides
The fresh batch comes just a day after the House committee subpoenaed six former Trump administration and campaign officials.Then-President Donald Trump's White House senior adviser Stephen Miller, on Oct. 30, 2020.Patrick Semansky /…
‘Broken and devastated’: Kylie Jenner responds to Astroworld festival tragedy
"My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in any way by yesterday's events," Jenner wrote on Instagram.Kylie Jenner at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb.…
‘We delivered’: Biden touts infrastructure win after chaotic late night vote
The advancement of the bills is a much needed victory for Biden after a string of setbacks at home and abroad over the last three months.'We delivered': Biden celebrates infrastructure bill passageNov. 6, 202114:31By Shannon…
Democrats set Friday vote on Biden’s infrastructure bill, but not social spending bill
The move came after a group of centrists balked at a Friday vote. And the move left prospects of the infrastructure bill uncertain in the House.House Democrats expected to vote on Biden’s infrastructure billNov. 5, 202102:02By Rebecca…
How Michigan Republicans are trying to sway state’s independent redistricting process
When these commissions solicit public input, both parties, as well as special interest groups, look for additional opportunities to have a say.In 2018, 61 percent of Michigan voters supported an amendment to the state’s Constitution known…
How white women helped propel Republicans to victory in Virginia
Democrats dismissed Glenn Youngkin's emphasis on schools, but it may have helped cost them an election in a state they were favored to win.Election night brings dismay to DemocratsNov. 3, 202102:53By Alex Seitz-Wald and Sahil…