Oregon leads US with highest voter turnout
The state of Oregon had the highest voter turnout rate across the U.S. in last…
Month: January 2023
Nebraska swears in Jim Pillen as its 41st governor
Jim Pillen was sworn in as Nebraska’s 41st governor Thursday. Pillen, a Republican, succeeds term-limited…
FDA approves breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab
Drug works with the body’s immune system to clear amyloid protein buildup from the brain…
The flailing, tedious thrill of reporting on the House leadership fight
“Is this the 11th vote? Or the 12th?” As a historic story turns into a…
Five Republicans who have said they will not support Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker
A total of 21 Republicans are withholding their support for Kevin McCarthy in the House…
New York City schools ban AI chatbot that writes essays and answers prompts
ChatGPT tool will be forbidden across all devices and networks in public schools over ‘concerns…
Maryland mother and son graduate from same university, 20 years after pledge
Immanuel Patton promised his mother while he was in kindergarten that they would get their…
‘IT’S A LITTLE LATE’: Border residents respond to Biden’s first-ever border trip, pledge to stiffen policies
Arizonans reacted to President Biden’s announcement that he would make his first-ever trip to the…
‘Tremendous bravery’ of officers remembered in second January 6 riot anniversary – video
Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi have led an emotional commemoration on the steps of the…
Supreme Court to hear Title 42 oral arguments March 1
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to begin hearing oral arguments regarding Title 42 —…
‘Maybe we cried too much’: Walgreens hints it exaggerated shoplifting surge
Financial chief James Kehoe admits company may have overstated purported problem, which fueled rightwing outrage…
Damar Hamlin progressing ‘remarkably’ and speaks to Buffalo Bills teammates
Hamlin also talking to doctors after breathing tube removed24-year-old told teammates ‘I love you, boys’…
Senate hopeful decries ‘coward’ Josh Hawley for fleeing Capitol mob he incited
Democrat Lucas Kunce says ‘I swear this coward is always running from something’ as he…
Republican speakership dysfunction threatens the health of US government
Election spectacle shows any speaker will face significant hurdles in trying to advance legislation, including…
The speaker of the House debacle is the Maga revolution eating its children | Jan-Werner Müller
The extreme Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy are refusing to accept a loss – the core…
After Brexit and Trump, rightwing populists cling to power – but the truth is they can’t govern | Jonathan Freedland
The farcical scenes among US Republicans have echoes in our Tory party. Both promise disruption,…
House speaker spectacle continues as McCarthy faces fourth day of voting
Republican is hopeful that deal with far-right detractors could award him speaker title while House…
Dems celebrate largest Black Congressional Caucus ever while excluding GOP Rep.-elect Byron Donalds
Democrats are celebrating the largest Congressional Black Caucus in the nation’s history but are excluding…
Lindsey Graham calls on Biden to supply ‘heavy modern tanks’ to Ukraine for war against Russia
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is urging President Biden to send modern western tanks…
Biden honors late Pope Benedict XVI at Holy See’s embassy in DC
President Biden visited Thursday the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States and signed the condolence…
