Tag: United States Congress
Capitol riot clouds Democrats’ look at contested Iowa race
WASHINGTON — An Iowa Democrat’s quest for Congress to overturn her state-certified defeat for a House seat is prompting awkward divisions within her party,...
Capitol riot clouds Democrats’ look at contested Iowa race
WASHINGTON — An Iowa Democrat’s quest for Congress to overturn her state-certified defeat for a House seat is prompting awkward divisions within her party,...
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...
Impeachment probe into Gov. Cuomo could take ‘months’
ALBANY, N.Y. — It could take “months” to determine whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct...
Democrats pressure Biden to review US sanctions on Venezuela
MIAMI — A U.S. senator urged the Biden administration Tuesday to lift a ban on diesel fuel swaps with Venezuela, adding to pressure from...
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...
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...
