Senator Duckworth threatens Biden nominees over lack of diversity
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Tuesday said the lack of Asian-American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and threatened to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Tuesday said the lack of Asian-American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and threatened to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
Republican congressman apologizes for touching woman, unhooking her bra
Nicolette Davis was 25 when Rep. Tom Reed unhooked her bra and touched her thigh at a bar in Minneapolis. "A drunk congressman is rubbing my back," she texted a co-worker. "HELP HELP." Reed now blames alcohol.
Nicolette Davis was 25 when Rep. Tom Reed unhooked her bra and touched her thigh at a bar in Minneapolis. "A drunk congressman is rubbing my back," she texted a co-worker. "HELP HELP." Reed now blames alcohol.
Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
Trump adviser says former president is starting his own social media platform after permanent ban from others
After being banned from social media for “inciting violence” ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump says Trump has plans to make a comeback online by creating his own social media platform.
After being banned from social media for “inciting violence” ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump says Trump has plans to make a comeback online by creating his own social media platform.
5 White House staffers lose jobs over drugs, marijuana use
Five White House staffers have been fired because of their past use of drugs, including marijuana, press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Five White House staffers have been fired because of their past use of drugs, including marijuana, press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
GOP rep says he intentionally sidestepped House metal detectors to get legal standing to sue Pelosi
"That's OK," Clyde said of a $15,000 fine. "I'm good with the taking a hit for the team. But we're going to win on this and we're going to have House Resolution 73 declared unconstitutional because it is unconstitutional."
"That's OK," Clyde said of a $15,000 fine. "I'm good with the taking a hit for the team. But we're going to win on this and we're going to have House Resolution 73 declared unconstitutional because it is unconstitutional."
ICE secures temporary housing for migrant families amid surge at the US-Mexico border
U.S. immigration officials confirmed to FOX Television Stations that they are providing temporary shelter for some migrant families amid a growing surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. immigration officials confirmed to FOX Television Stations that they are providing temporary shelter for some migrant families amid a growing surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Flannery Fired Up: March 19, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
House OKs bills offering pathway to legal status to Dreamers, farm workers, other immigrants
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
Biden border crisis? Number of children attempting to cross into US illegally surges
Since President Joe Biden’s inauguration, America’s southern border has seen a huge surge in the number of children attempting to cross illegally.
Since President Joe Biden’s inauguration, America’s southern border has seen a huge surge in the number of children attempting to cross illegally.
Trump says he’d have ‘even stronger feeling’ to enter 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle runs
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation proves allegations against him
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary, becomes 1st Native American Cabinet member in US history
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
New bipartisan push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 14, and lasts through November 7, but some senators are pushing to stop moving clocks back and forth twice a year.
Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 14, and lasts through November 7, but some senators are pushing to stop moving clocks back and forth twice a year.
Flannery Fired Up: March 12, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Schumer pledges Senate vote on gun bill passed by House: 'No more ... thoughts and prayers'
"No more hopes and prayers, thoughts and prayers. A vote is what we need, a vote, not thoughts and prayers," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
"No more hopes and prayers, thoughts and prayers. A vote is what we need, a vote, not thoughts and prayers," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.