House Approves Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd
The bill, which would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, will now advance to the Senate.
Politics & Government
DOJ Fails To Convince Judge To Keep Member Of Proud Boys Leadership Behind Bars
Ethan Nordean, 30, faces multiple federal charges related to the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6. Justice Department lawyers argued he helped plan the assault.
'Neanderthal Thinking:' Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates
"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.
Ronny Jackson 'Bullied' Subordinates And Broke Alcohol Rules, Pentagon Report Finds
During a presidential trip, the report says, the former White House physician made inappropriate comments about a female subordinate, then got drunk and banged on her door in the middle of the night.
Progressives Show Patience With Biden, At Least Until Relief Bill Passes
President Biden vowed to govern as the most progressive chief executive since Franklin Roosevelt. But progressives in Congress are skeptical, especially after a recent letdown over the minimum wage.
House Cancels Thursday Session After Police Warn Of Possible Attack On Congress
The U.S. Capitol Police says it is aware of and preparing for a threat by an identified militia group to breach the Capitol complex on Thursday.
DOD Took Hours To Approve National Guard Request During Capitol Riot, Commander Says
Maj. Gen. William Walker said the Department of Defense took three hours to approve deploying the National Guard to the Capitol on Jan. 6 after a "frantic" request from Capitol Police.
Senate Democrats, White House Agree To Tighter Income Limits For Stimulus Checks
Moderate Democrats have demanded that the $1,400 stimulus checks be targeted at low- and moderate-income people. The change, if adopted, means the House will need to vote again on the package.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper received a COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday as the state expands eligibility this week with the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
'Exit Counselors' Strain To Pull Americans Out Of A Web Of False Conspiracies
With disinformation spreading on an unprecedented scale, experts in cult deprogramming are turning their focus to those who have fallen down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.