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WASHINGTON (AP) – Doug Emhoff, wife of Vice President Kamala Harris, is making her first solo trip abroad and will lead a delegation to the Tokyo Paralympics later this month. President Joe Biden made the announcement on Tuesday. Emhoff will lead a small delegation of himself and one other to …

New Mexico House Democrats took just one hour on Tuesday to elect Rep. Javier Martínez as the majority leader. They hope its rapid rise will be a step towards healing from a latent scandal. Martínez, 39, replaces Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who stepped down 12 days ago following a criminal investigation. …

NEW YORK (AP) – President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his candidates to lead the high-level offices of the US attorney in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Biden picked Damian Williams for the top spot in New York’s Lower Manhattan neighborhood and Breon Peace to lead New York’s East Brooklyn neighborhood. Both …

When an independent report said last week that one of the country’s most prominent Democratic leaders sexually harassed 11 women, even some of his closest friends and longest-serving allies finally lost patience with Andrew M. Cuomo . One by one, they let him go. President Biden, Speaker of the House …

WASHINGTON, Aug.9 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday again urged Congress to raise the U.S. debt ceiling through bipartisan action as more Republicans balked at the idea of ” increase the federal government’s borrowing capacity. Yellen, in another advisory to U.S. lawmakers, warned of the economic damage …

George Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777 George Washington and Lafayette on horseback visiting wounded soldiers at Valley Forge during the American Revolution, 1777. Credit – iStockphoto / GettyImages With its eyes fixed for a long time on external enemies, the military during the American Revolution was forced to …

If you’re struggling to pay your bills, you might be considering a payday loan, but beware! Even with some recent reforms, many of these loans still come with high fees and very high interest rates. The good news is that there are alternatives, and as Consumer Reports explains, you just …

Alternatives to these high interest loans Before considering a payday loan, the experts at Consumer Reports have advice on alternatives and ways to save money. If you are having trouble paying your bills, you might want to consider a payday loan. But be careful! Even with some recent reforms, many …

Kamala Harris is not very good at this. The Vice President has never won an election on her own outside of the greenhouse of California politics, and it shows. On paper, she was a serious contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Once the campaign got underway, she flip-flopped on …

When you run out of money for an unforeseen emergency or a bill that needs to be paid right away, a quick loan can set you back. Unfortunately, people in this situation often take out risky and expensive payday loans. These loans are popular because many of them do not …

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with Texas’ most essential news. State Representative Leo Pacheco D-San Antonio will replace his seat at Texas House with a seat in a classroom. Pacheco, who was first elected in 2018, has announced that he will …

Other items subpoenaed include forensic images taken from election management servers, routers, computers, and removable media such as USB sticks or external hard drives, as well as the names and addresses of the voters, as well as the dates and times they voted. Brandtjen could not be reached by phone …

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The head of the Wissocnsin Assembly Elections Committee issued subpoenas on Friday demanding complete election materials, including all ballots and voting machines from two counties in what ‘she called a “top-down” investigation into the state of 2020 presidential results. Republican State Representative Janel Brandtjen sent subpoenas …

Kamala Harris pictured with her father Donald. PHOTO BY JAMAICA GLOBAL Professor Donald Harris is the sole recipient of the Order of Merit this year, Jamaica’s third highest honor, for his outstanding contributions to national development. He tops the list of 144 Jamaicans who will receive national honors and awards …

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted on Friday that Democrats would retain control of the House in 2022 despite projections of a GOP takeover. “I am very confident that we will win the House,” Pelosi said Friday during his weekly press conference on Capitol Hill. Pelosi’s comments came in response to …

While commenting on Twitter, I discovered that Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Tory TV host Laura Ingraham are ignoring meaningful conversations in favor of slime on Democrats who dare speak the truth. Why? Apparently because repeating lies like a stuck record reinforces 45’s charismatic hold on its base. So they …

3:19 p.m. BST 15:19 House tenant Nancy Pelosi hailed the July employment report as “decisive proof that Democrats“Building a better economy works”. “Now we need to support this growth and ensure that all can share in its benefits, passing transformative infrastructure and reconciliation bills that truly meet the needs of …

The COVID variants are more deadly. Miraculously, we have accelerated the emergency use of vaccines to help fight COVID-19. Vaccines are not 100% effective and we are still learning how vaccines actually work in the general population. Now we have learned from the groundbreaking cases of our unmasked vaccines that …

Image source: AP / REPRESENTATION. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris commemorate the 2012 Gurdwara Massacre. US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the ninth anniversary of the 2012 gurdwara shooting in Oak Creek that claimed the lives of seven Sikhs, according to the White House. The commemoration …

Rep. Democrat of the United States Stephanie Murphy is the target of a new Republican attack ad released Thursday accusing it of pushing federal spending out of control and causing inflation. The 30-second ad, “Stephanie Murphy: Helped Cause Inflation… And the Worst Is Yet to Come,” is broadcast on social …

Fox News presenter Mark Levin has called on the US president to be subject to an impeachment hearing after a moratorium on evictions is extended. The American lawyer, author and broadcaster claimed that the decision to protect the homes of millions of Americans ran counter to a Supreme Court ruling. …

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – Payday loans are short term, high cost cash loans, typically $ 500 or less. It’s usually due on your next payday, but when you pay it off, you’ll likely have to pay fees ranging from $ 10 to $ 30 for every $ 100 you …

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden‘s administration has devised a strategy to contain one strain of coronavirus, and then another has emerged that is much more contagious. This week – a month late – Biden hit his goal of 70% of American adults who have received at least one injection …

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) – Republican candidates preparing for their first televised debate Wednesday in the looming California recall election face a bet: whether to stack on Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom or try to undermine themselves in front of a statewide audience. …

Progressive Media Project Ashley Lynn Priore A few months ago, I wrote an op-ed for The Progressive magazine on why President Joe Biden needs to build a bridge with young Americans. The nationally circulated article drew hundreds of responses from strangers who agreed with my sentiments. But I didn’t hear …

With California’s recall election just six weeks away and polls showing the race is tightening for Governor Newsom, Democrats are starting to step up efforts to beat her. One strategy to energize voters: Bring in top national politicians like Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, Vice President Kamala Harris, and even President …

Not all owners are slumlord. There are even Democrats who hold leases and collect rents. Yet homeowners are the perceived enemy as Democrats fret about what to do about ending the federal moratorium on evictions. As of August 1, there is no longer a federal obstacle preventing landlords from evicting …

Cuyahoga City Councilor and Congressional Candidate Shontel Brown speaks at the Get Out the Vote campaign event on July 31 in Cleveland. Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images Cuyahoga City Councilor and Congressional Candidate Shontel Brown speaks at the Get …

54.30% of all state lawmakers are Republicans and 44.79% are Democrats, according to Ballotpedia’s July partisan tally of 7,383 state lawmakers. Ballotpedia tracks the partisan balance of state legislatures at the end of each month. This is the political party that holds the majority of seats in each chamber. Republicans …

If you are having trouble paying your bills, you might want to consider a payday loan. Corn Consumer Reports warns you that you need to be careful! Even with some recent reforms, many of these loans still come with high fees and very high interest rates. The good news is …

Posted: Jul 27, 2021 / 3:14 PM EDT / Update: Jul 27, 2021 / 5:31 PM EDT If you are having trouble paying your bills, you might want to consider a payday loan. But beware: even with some recent reforms, many of these loans still come with high fees and …

Border patrol agents did not mistreat a pregnant migrant who began giving birth immediately after being caught, the agency’s inspector general said on Friday, denigrating a then-Sen story. Kamala Harris seized it during the presidential campaign. Ms Harris, echoing a complaint filed by the woman and her husband, said the …

WASHINGTON – A plan by Democrats to fund infrastructure investments by beefing up the Internal Revenue Service to catch tax cheats has resurfaced long-standing resentments for Republicans, whose mistrust of the agency has been simmering for years , erasing hopes of a bipartisan legislative deal based on narrowing the so-called …

The current situation of the Democratic Party presents an apparent paradox. On the one hand, the ideological composition of the party has shifted to the left. In the quarter century since Bill Clinton’s first term in office, the party’s share of moderates has fallen from a plurality of 48 percent …

Joe Biden sent a clear message to businesses: Make it easier for workers to leave – or the government will do it for you. The presidential decree of July 9 targets an increasingly common and often criticized feature of the labor market: non-competition agreements. Under these restrictive agreements, which covers …

Payday loans are often touted as “emergency relief,” but if you look at the data, there is nothing further from the truth. On average, people in Minnesota who use payday loans take an average of 10 loans with the equivalent of a 208% interest rate, trapping them in revolving payday …

A Super Flower Moon rises through low clouds over the city of San Diego, California, United States on May 25, 2021. REUTERS / Mike Blake Total amount borrowed decreased by $ 1.14 billion in 2020 Decrease part of a national trend correlated with pandemic aid (Reuters) – California borrowers took …

CINCINNATI, Ohio – President Joe Biden on Wednesday expressed his acute frustration at the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the United States and pleaded that it was “extremely important” for Americans to step up and get vaccinated against the virus when it reappears. Biden, speaking at a televised town hall …

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) – The leading Republican in the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday withdrew his five candidates to sit on the special committee to investigate the deadly Jan.6 attack on the Capitol after the president House Democrat Nancy Pelosi rejected two. Pelosi previously refused Reps Jim …

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams told CNBC that dealing with rising gun violence in the United States means tackling the handgun crisis in the country. “We have ignored the handgun crisis that primarily affects black, brown and poor communities,” said the Brooklyn Borough President. “We tackled the …

United States District Court Judge Andrew Hanen on Friday ruled that the Department of Homeland Security could no longer approve new DACA applicants, but could continue to process DACA renewals as the matter continued to shift. in court. The move was the latest blow to the program, which granted work …

Since March 2020, more than 28,000 people have been released from federal prison due to COVID-19. Those released have been assessed as facing serious health risks if they contract the coronavirus. Those released are currently due to return to prison one month after the pandemic officially ended. Loading Something is …

A Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives introduced a bill on Monday calling for a forensic election audit of the state’s largest counties. The Texas Voter Confidence Act, introduced by GOP Representative Steve Toth, allows the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House – all of whom …

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden marked six months in office Tuesday with a crowded Cabinet meeting, a rally meant to symbolize both a return to normalcy thanks to vaccines and a demonstration of the federal government doing people’s business . But the moment has been clouded by the uncertain …

Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan to his residence on Tuesday for a working breakfast. The 59-year-old King and his 27-year-old heir were greeted by Harris upon their arrival at the Naval Observatory early Tuesday for their second …

“The entire press office is working remotely today, with the exception of people who have not been exposed to the person or have recently tested negative,” Chief of Staff Drew Hammill said Tuesday. Pelosi’s deputy, in a statement. “Our office will continue to closely follow the guidelines of the Attending …

A few weeks ago, the public first heard of a video in which Rep. Chip Roy (R-Tex) spoke to his allies about his party’s legislative perspective. The Texas Republican said it was the “job” of GOP lawmakers to slow the Democratic majority’s agenda – on infrastructure, among other things – …

The Biden administration and a coalition of international allies on Monday accused China of using “criminal hackers” to carry out malicious activity around the world – but did not penalize Beijing with diplomatic sanctions or expulsions, which stands in stark contrast to how the administration has responded to similar malicious …

The weekend marked a year since the death of Georgian congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored Lewis’ death by calling on Congress to pass the voting rights bills in light of recent GOP proposals. Biden released a statement honoring …

DACA recipients take to social media to express frustration with federal judge and politicians by: Julian Resendiz Posted: Jul 19, 2021 / 8:33 PM CDT / Update: Jul 19, 2021 / 8:33 PM CDT EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Lawyers on Monday called for permanent legal status for those …

Representative Jim Banks, R-Ind., Addressed the media on April 21. Banks was selected on Monday to be the leading Republican on the House special committee investigating the January 6 insurgency. Joshua Roberts / Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Joshua Roberts / Getty Images Representative Jim Banks, R-Ind., Addressed the …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla .– President Joe Biden will take the stage at the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World next month. Or at least his audio-animatronic will. What would you like to know Disney closed the Presidents Room for months to install President Biden animatronics Biden recorded the …

Hello! It is Monday July 19, 2021. Here is an overview of your news across the country: 1️⃣🧫 2 other fully vaccinated Texas House Democrats test positive for COVID-19, bringing total to 5 Representative Chris Turner, chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, center, is joined by Democratic members of …

It’s hard not to laugh at the Democratic fugitives from Texas, now that five of them have been stricken with COVID. Of course, the right thing to do is to wish them good health. But they should never lecture anyone about masks after posting selfies – from their private chartered …

(Cartoon Dick Wright / caglecartoons.com) In a move consistent with President Joe Biden‘s return of stricter immigration measures and guidelines from former President Donald Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will not pursue deadlines for student visas F-1. Like virtually all of the dozens of visas …

Tens of thousands of vaccinated, socially distanced and masked Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Sunday, a small fraction of the usual crowd drawn to the Saudi city for the hajj. About 60,000 vaccinated Saudi Arabian citizens or residents are allowed to participate in this year’s hajj, …

Where did Masstriano get the idea for this audit? Mastriano models his proposed audit based on a controversial audit that has been going on for months in Maricopa County, Arizona. Among other things, this audit leads the county in the southwestern United States to spend millions to replace all audited …

One year away from the midterm elections that could end Democratic control of Congress, soaring prices for goods – from clothes to cars – have clearly alarmed business leaders and ordinary Americans. As prominent economists from both parties are issuing warning signals, a Marist poll last month for NPR and …

Vice President Kamala Harris and her staff avoided exposure to Covid-19 during a recent meeting with Texas lawmakers, two of whom have now tested positive, according to a spokesperson for the White House office of the vice-president. “On Tuesday, July 13, Vice President Harris met with members of the Texas …

WASHINGTON – Three of the Democratic state lawmakers who fled Texas to thwart a Republican-backed effort to impose new broad voting restrictions have tested positive for COVID-19 in the nation’s capital. The Texas House Democratic Caucus said in a statement that one of the three tested positive on Friday and …

WASHINGTON – Three Texas House Democrats have tested positive for COVID-19 from Washington, DC, according to the leadership of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. They are among nearly 60 lawmakers who fled the state on Monday to break the quorum in the House, as part of an effort to block …

Most Americans approve of letting people work from home. But like many things in the United States, this perception depends on individual politics. While Republicans are generally positive about remote working, they were less likely to approve of it than Democrats (81% vs. 89%), according to a new poll from …

There is so much going on in the last few weeks of a presidential campaign that it is easy to lose everything that has happened to this or that development in the news. Much falls through the cracks. There is an overload. Politicians know this of course, and they are …

An outspoken state senator from Albuquerque who split from his Democratic caucus in May laid strong charges against his two top leaders on Friday. Senator Jacob Candelaria, who has faced members of his own party in the past including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, said Pro Senate Speaker Tem Mimi Stewart …

ORANGE COUNTY, Florida – For the fifth day in a row, Cuban flags were seen fluttering throughout the Orlando area, as people marched on the sidewalks in support of friends and family back home. The protest was smaller than the previous days, although it looked like many people were resting …

Vice-President Kamala Harris met with Melanie Campbell, president of the National Coalition of Black Civic Participation, and other black activists in the Roosevelt Room on Friday to discuss voting rights. Many of the women invited to the meeting took part in a civil disobedience demonstration on the United States Capitol …

He was a prominent senator who wanted to be the Democrats‘ presidential candidate, but ended up being content with being the vice-president of a young and charismatic newcomer to the party. This president gave him an increased role as second-in-command, giving the vice president skills he later used when he …

Fox News host Tucker Carlson joined far-right radio show host Jesse Kelly on Thursday to poke fun at Kamala Harris, including laughing at an obscene comment about the US vice president. Mr Carlson devoted the segment to discussing how the Vice President‘s staff are “allegedly terrified of becoming President” and …

In recent weeks progressives have called for justice Stephane Breyer withdraw from the Supreme Court in order to give Joe biden a chance to appoint a younger liberal judge. But on Wednesday, the 82-year-old responded to the speculation by telling CNN he has no impending retirement plans and is still …

According to the New York Times, some Republican elected officials are feeling pressure from health advocates and are speaking out to strengthen vaccinations. But The Hill reports a rise in anti-vaccination rhetoric among other elected officials and right-wing media. The New York Times: Some Republican leaders speak out in favor …

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Thursday in what is expected to be his last visit to Washington as head of state. Thursday’s meetings will be far more amicable than the notoriously difficult confrontations between Merkel and former President Donald …

Mindy Kaling joined Stephen Colbert on The late show Wednesday, which started with the couple remembering how, during her last appearance, she announced the birth of her son Spencer who is now 10 months old and has lived exclusively in the COVID-19 pandemic. Colbert asked Kaling if Spencer is surprised …

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Medicare – the health insurance program that most older Americans rely on – would cover dental care, vision and hearing under a budget deal announced Tuesday night by Senate Democrats. The proposed expansion of coverage was included as part of a plan to spend …

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve known for a long time that former President Donald Trump‘s allegations about a massive electoral fraud conspiracy are sheer fabrication. As it becomes more and more clear over the months, the main figures of the Republican Party have known the same …

Fox News contributor Kayleigh McEnany hosted a segment on Tuesday that criticized President Joe Biden for “using the whisper tactic” to connect with voters. During Fox News Outnumbered program, McEnany accused the media of defending Biden’s habit of “whispering” to emphasize his words. “Ouch! McEnany said to start the segment. …

Vice President Kamala Harris met with the Texas House Democrats in Washington DC on Tuesday and called their exit from the special session a courageous and patriotic act. Texas lawmakers left Austin on Monday to break the quorum and prevent Texas House from moving forward on a controversial election bill. …

President Joe Biden is expected to deliver a major speech on voting rights in Philadelphia on Tuesday, likely denouncing an electoral reform bill being discussed in the Texas Legislature and the Senate’s inability to pass legislation on voting rights. Last month, the Senate’s 50 Republicans blocked HR1, the For the …

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON – Shortly after landing in Washington DC in an effort to deny the Texas House a quorum to block a voting restrictions bill, House Democrats indicated they plan to …

Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at a fundraiser for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during her visit to Detroit on Monday, her office said on Sunday. Harris, a former Democratic United States senator and California attorney general, is scheduled to speak at a Whitmer event at the TCF Center on Monday …

East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert on Sunday suggested the Jan.6 riot was a leftist conspiracy, denouncing arrests of people who stormed the Capitol in hopes of overturning the defeat of President Donald Trump as an “intimidation” in the service of “tyranny”. “I stand up for what Dr King has done …