Clyburn: COVID relief bill will boost Dems in 2022 midterms
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With a White House-led public relations push outlining its benefits for citizens, the pandemic relief bill known as the “American Rescue...
Oakland launches guaranteed pay plan for low-income people
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The mayor of Oakland, California on Tuesday announced a privately funded program that will give low-income families of color $500 per...
EXPLAINER: What’s the background of Senate hopeful Greitens?
ST. LOUIS — Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who resigned in June 2018 amid a sex scandal, criminal charges and ethics investigations, announced Monday...
Survey: Business economists favor increased federal spending
WASHINGTON — A majority of business economists think the recovering economy will benefit from much more government spending despite concerns in financial markets that...
Trump ally to take on embattled Georgia secretary of state
ATLANTA — A conservative Georgia congressman and acolyte of former President Donald Trump has announced his bid to unseat the Republican secretary of state...
Brook, joined by Trump advisor to make campaign announcement
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks has scheduled a Monday night campaign rally where he will be joined by former President Donald...
Democratic Rep. Vela of Texas won’t run again in 2022
AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to his congressional district on the southern...
Mexico probe links border governor to luxury properties
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s agency for curbing money laundering said Friday the governor of the northern border state of Tamaulipas owns a large number...
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than...
COVID tax break could open door to student loan forgiveness
The tax break on college debt cancellations in the COVID-19 relief package signed last week by President Joe Biden has removed a potential roadblock...
