Israel Election Will Decide If The Prime Minister Of 12 Years Will Serve Another Term
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the running for yet another term as votes are counted in Israel's fourth election in two years.
Politics & Government
The COVID Relief Bill Expands The Affordable Care Act. It Doesn't Come Cheap
The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill expands subsidies for private insurance plans. That will lighten the burden on consumers, but it locks taxpayers into yet more support for the health care industry.
Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf says the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
DeJoy Announces 10-Year Reorganization Of U.S. Postal Service
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy proposes slowing some first-class deliveries and increasing postage rates. Without the changes, he warns, USPS will "run out of cash and require a government bailout."
Building A Big Infrastructure Plan, Biden Starts With A Bridge To Republicans
The president promised to "build back better" after dealing with the pandemic. He also said he could work with Republicans, and his next legislative push will test that.
Ex-Trump Official Says Biden Administration Was Warned About Migrant Influx
Chad Wolf, former acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, says before taking office, the Biden administration was cautioned about a lack of capacity to handle an influx of migrants.
News Brief: Boulder Shooting, AstraZeneca's Vaccine, Infrastructure Plan
Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado supermarket. Questions are raised about AstraZeneca's vaccine data. Biden team's next legislative push would boost infrastructure.
Winston-Salem Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance Updates
The Winston-Salem City Council has passed a fast-tracked update to its non-discrimination ordinance, but it's unclear how the policy will extend beyond the city government.
Democrats Reviewing Whether To Overturn A Certified Iowa U.S. House Election
The Democratic-led House Administration Committee is considering a challenge brought by defeated Democrat Rita Hart, who lost a race for an Iowa congressional district by six votes.