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2021-06-25 20:38:20
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Backs Refiners in Biofuel Exemption Dispute

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Friday restored an exemption for small refineries from a federal law requiring them to... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Friday restored an exemption for small refineries from a federal law requiring them to blend increasing levels of ethanol and other renewable fuels into their products. The 6-3 ruling is a setback for biofuels... Read More

2021-06-25 20:09:29
by Tom Ramstack
Giuliani’s Law License Suspended After Election Fraud Claims

A New York state appeals court on Thursday suspended Rudolph Giuliani from practicing law because of his allegedly false statements... Read More

A New York state appeals court on Thursday suspended Rudolph Giuliani from practicing law because of his allegedly false statements that challenged the integrity of the 2020 presidential election and defeat of former President Donald Trump. Giuliani is a former... Read More

2021-06-25 17:16:16
by Brock Blasdell
Washington State Airports Net $217M to Expand Operation

Airports in Washington are receiving a combined $217 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to help maintain and... Read More

Airports in Washington are receiving a combined $217 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to help maintain and expand operations.  The announcement follows the Biden administration’s springtime promise of $8 billion in funding under the American Rescue Plan... Read More

2021-06-25 16:48:09
by Dan McCue
Justice Department Sues Georgia Over Voting Law

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department sued the state of Georgia on Friday over a controversial new law that imposes multiple... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department sued the state of Georgia on Friday over a controversial new law that imposes multiple restrictions on voting. During a late morning press conference on Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the complaint alleges “recent... Read More

2021-06-25 14:26:07
by Kate Michael
Semiconductor Shortage a Continuing National Concern

WASHINGTON — In our increasingly wired life, semiconductors power much of what we do, but only recently did these technical... Read More

WASHINGTON — In our increasingly wired life, semiconductors power much of what we do, but only recently did these technical wonders — called chips — start receiving broad interest.  All of a sudden, worries persist not only about whether there... Read More

2021-06-25 13:54:57
by Tom Ramstack
Cameras in Courts Proposal Wins Early Support in Senate

WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee approved bills Thursday to put video cameras in federal courts in a move that ups... Read More

WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee approved bills Thursday to put video cameras in federal courts in a move that ups the chances more of the proceedings will reach household televisions soon. If the proposed legislation wins as expected in a... Read More

Analysis: Biden Rebuts Doubts, Wins Bet on Bipartisanship

NEW YORK (AP) — Day after day, as the partisan battle lines hardened on Capitol Hill over President Joe Biden's... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Day after day, as the partisan battle lines hardened on Capitol Hill over President Joe Biden's domestic agenda, his calls for bipartisanship seemed increasingly out of step. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said his goal was... Read More

Harris Heads to Border After Facing Criticism for Absence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris faces perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency Friday when she visits... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris faces perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency Friday when she visits the U.S. southern border as part of her role leading the Biden administration's response to a steep increase in migration.... Read More

US to Keep About 650 troops in Afghanistan After Withdrawal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 650 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 650 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the main American military force completes its withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks, U.S.... Read More

2021-06-25 11:59:28
by Victoria Turner
House Panel Passes Antitrust Reform Bills After Heated Debate

WASHINGTON - A heated debate took place in the House Judiciary Committee markup of a merger fee legislation that skated... Read More

WASHINGTON - A heated debate took place in the House Judiciary Committee markup of a merger fee legislation that skated through the Senate, but their congressional counterparts took three hours Wednesday to come close to an agreement. The single amendment... Read More

2021-06-25 11:54:15
by Ansley Puckett
Small Dog Research Center Opens in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. - The American pet food company Hill’s Pet Nutrition opened its new Small Paws Innovation Center in Topeka,... Read More

TOPEKA, Kan. - The American pet food company Hill’s Pet Nutrition opened its new Small Paws Innovation Center in Topeka, Kansas, on Wednesday.   The 25,000-square foot nutrition center will focus completely on the nutrition needs of small dogs, which make... Read More

2021-06-24 23:24:19
by Dan McCue
Bipartisan Efforts Win the Day As Senators, White House Strike Infrastructure Deal

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he’s struck an infrastructure deal with a bipartisan group of senators that... Read More

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he’s struck an infrastructure deal with a bipartisan group of senators that will provide about $579 billion in new investments in broadband internet, roads, bridges and the electric grid. The deal’s overall... Read More

2021-06-24 15:49:57
by Dan McCue
Select Committee to Investigate Capitol Hill Riot

WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she is appointing a new select committee to investigate “the many questions”... Read More

WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she is appointing a new select committee to investigate “the many questions” that still surround events leading up to the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol and the federal response that day.... Read More

CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium a Month, Says It's Last Time

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who are unable to make rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic, but it said this is expected to be the last... Read More

US Economy Up 6.4% in Q1 With Stronger Future Gains Expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in possibly seven decades.... Read More

Senators Push $953B Infrastructure Plan, Raise Hope for Deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden's support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden's support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on his top legislative priority. Biden has invited members of the... Read More

2021-06-24 14:50:11
by Dan McCue
National Guard Seeks $521 Million Reimbursement for Jan. 6 Response

The National Guard is asking Congress to reimburse $521 million it says it spent in responding to the Jan. 6... Read More

The National Guard is asking Congress to reimburse $521 million it says it spent in responding to the Jan. 6 siege on Capitol Hill and the extended protection it provided in the months that followed. Gen. Daniel Hohanson said during... Read More

2021-06-24 14:48:10
by Dan McCue
Blue Dogs Call for Increased Defense Funding, Prioritizing of National Defense

WASHINGTON - The Blue Dog Coalition of House Democrats is calling on its congressional colleagues to approve the Biden administration’s... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Blue Dog Coalition of House Democrats is calling on its congressional colleagues to approve the Biden administration’s $753 billion defense spending request for Fiscal Year 2022, saying the proposed $12.3 billion increase over last year will better... Read More

2021-06-24 14:44:15
by Daniel Mollenkamp
VA Data Outlines Its Role In COVID-19 Response

WASHINGTON- The Department of Veterans Affairs released data about its involvement with the national coronavirus response. According to the data,... Read More

WASHINGTON- The Department of Veterans Affairs released data about its involvement with the national coronavirus response. According to the data, it provided thousands of personal protective equipment, admitted hundreds of non-veterans to its facilities, and performed thousands of tests across... Read More

2021-06-24 14:30:50
by Reece Nations
Defense Supply Chain Management Systems Are Vulnerable, GAO Says

WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office issued a report this week addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense inventory... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office issued a report this week addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense inventory management systems used to manage the national defense supply chain. Risks in six inventory management systems run by the Defense... Read More

2021-06-23 21:40:25
by Alexa Hornbeck
Biden Pressured to Reverse Restriction of Non-Essential Travel Across US-Mexico Border

The Biden administration is being pressured to decide by the end of the month as to whether to reverse Title... Read More

The Biden administration is being pressured to decide by the end of the month as to whether to reverse Title 42, known as the Public Health Service Act, used to restrict non-essential travel across the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the... Read More

2021-06-23 21:38:44
by Tom Ramstack
President to Meet with Governors to Prepare for Natural Disasters

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he would meet with state governors next week to map out a strategy... Read More

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he would meet with state governors next week to map out a strategy for handling disasters from severe weather. Heat and drought in western states is creating wildfires and crop damage. The National... Read More

2021-06-23 21:38:22
by Alexa Hornbeck
Faith-based Approaches Can Overturn Vaccine Hesitancy

A recent survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and Interfaith Youth Core finds that faith-based approaches supporting vaccine... Read More

A recent survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and Interfaith Youth Core finds that faith-based approaches supporting vaccine uptake can influence members of key hesitant groups to get vaccinated. Religious leaders can help overturn hesitancy by battling popular... Read More

2021-06-23 21:36:25
by Alexa Hornbeck
W.A.T.C.H. Report for Toys to Avoid This Summer

This week marked the official beginning of summer, and in preparation, the World Against Toys Causing Harm, known as W.A.T.C.H.,... Read More

This week marked the official beginning of summer, and in preparation, the World Against Toys Causing Harm, known as W.A.T.C.H., produced a Summer Safety Report for parents and caregivers to navigate summer heat safety for children whose injuries typically double... Read More

2021-06-23 21:03:51
by Brock Blasdell
Tom Perez Launches Bid for Maryland Governor

Tom Perez, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland,... Read More

Tom Perez, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland, seeking to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Perez, who served as labor secretary for then-President Barack Obama and also... Read More

2021-06-23 15:47:28
by Dan McCue
New Dems Endorse Slate of Bills to Combat Climate Change

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition on Wednesday  endorsed its first slate of bills in the 117th Congress to confront... Read More

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition on Wednesday  endorsed its first slate of bills in the 117th Congress to confront the existential threat of climate change, building on the Coalition’s work to advance an ambitious and actionable policy agenda to... Read More

2021-06-23 15:32:39
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Sides With Cursing Cheerleader Over Snapchat Post

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Pennsylvania school district violated the First Amendment by punishing a student over... Read More

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Pennsylvania school district violated the First Amendment by punishing a student over a vulgar social-media rant sent away from school grounds. The vote was 8 to 1, with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting.... Read More

2021-06-23 15:01:21
by Dan McCue
Adams Leads in New York Mayoral Primary

Eric Adams, the centerist Brooklyn Borough President who ran for mayor of New York City with public safety as his... Read More

Eric Adams, the centerist Brooklyn Borough President who ran for mayor of New York City with public safety as his top issue, emerged on Tuesday with a substantial lead in the Democratic primary, but fell well short of outright victory... Read More

Biden Anti-crime Effort Takes on Law-breaking Gun Dealers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer, focusing on attacking gun violence, providing money to cities that... Read More

From Biden to Congress, Big Tech is Under Mounting Pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Without speaking a word or scratching a pen across paper, President Joe Biden drove up the pressure... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Without speaking a word or scratching a pen across paper, President Joe Biden drove up the pressure on Big Tech companies already smarting under federal and congressional investigations, epic antitrust lawsuits and near-constant condemnation from politicians of... Read More

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