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Joe Biden visits Texas amid recovery effort from deadly winter storm

President Joe Biden heard firsthand from Texans impacted by this month's extreme winter weather on Friday and pledged to stick with them "for the long haul" as he made his first trip to a major disaster area since he took office. Biden was …

Texas storm 'a wake-up call': White House climate czar

U.S. Supreme Court opinion: Feb. 25

The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in a case involving claims stemming from a violent encounter in which members of a federal task force mistook the plaintiff for a fugitive. The court held that the District Court’s order dismissing …

Party Leaders Shrug As Trump Declares War On GOP Dissidents

Reprinted with permission from DailyKos The two Republicans heading up the party's efforts to retake control of Congress in the midterms all but declared war on any GOP lawmaker who dares to cross Donald Trump between now and 2022. On Friday, both Sen. …

Kelly Clarkson belts Jill Biden’s ‘favorite’ song at White House special

Grammy award winning singer Kelly Clarkson takes fans by surprise when she sings her heart out on Jill Biden’s favorite song during the White House special. She performed the song on her Thursday’s remote screening for The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside …

President Trump to deliver first address since leaving the White House

Former President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first address since leaving the White House on Sunday before the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The address is slated to begin around 3:40 p.m. ET on Sunday, as he will cap the three-day …

Joe Biden scores first legislative win as House passes $1.9T COVID-19 relief package

U.S. President Joe Biden had his first legislative win as the House of Representatives passed his $1.9 trillion US coronavirus relief package early Saturday, though Democrats faced challenges to their hopes of using the bill to raise the minimum wage. …

White House: Syria Strikes 'Aimed at Sending a Message' That Biden Will Act to 'Protect Americans'

World 17:46 GMT 26.02.2021(updated 19:11 GMT 26.02.2021) Get short URL Washington also says that its future actions will be aimed at 'de-escalating tensions' in the region. Thursday's airstrikes against "Iran-backed," Baghdad-allied …

U.S. Senate confirms former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as secretary of energy

In a vote of 64-35, the Senate confirmed former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be secretary of energy. WASHINGTON D.C. — In a vote of 64-35, the Senate confirmed former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be secretary of energy. Granholm was …

GOP congresswoman's husband, whose truck had Three Percenters decal, says he never heard of armed group before

The husband of Republican Rep. Mary Miller is on defense and trying to distance himself from the Three Percenters after reports his truck was spotted with a decal for the armed right-wing group, which has been tied to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. …

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Says He Won’t Run for U.S. Senate in 2022

Posted: Feb 26, 2021 3:31 PM CST by Alabama News Network Staff   Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth/Source: State of Alabama Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth says he won’t run for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by longtime incumbent Richard Shelby next year. …

Joe Biden scores a win as $US1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan passes House of Representatives

US President Joe Biden has scored his first legislative win as the House of Representatives passed his $US1.9 trillion ($2.44 trillion) coronavirus relief package early, although Democrats face challenges to their hopes of using the bill to raise the …

Republicans roll out “tidal wave of voter suppression”: 253 restrictive bills in 43 states

Republicans across the country responded to record voter turnout by unleashing a flurry of legislation aimed at restricting ballot access, citing concerns over unfounded allegations of rampant voter fraud that they themselves stoked for months. At least …

‘I Would Bet My House’: Kevin McCarthy Predicts GOP House Takeover In 2022

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he “would bet” his house that Republicans will take over the House of Representatives in 2022. The California congressman’s prediction came Saturday during an appearance at the Conservative Political Action …

Capitol Rioter Who Allegedly Stole Pelosi Laptop Is Neo-Nazi Activist

Earlier this week, as part of his campaign to gaslight the public about the Capitol insurrection, Tucker Carlson tried to claim on his Fox News program that "there's no evidence white supremacists were responsible for what happened on January 6. …

White House pitches Biden's Covid bill as bipartisan — without GOP votes

WASHINGTON — In a bid to align his unity pitch with his pursuit of a bold agenda, President Joe Biden has been selling his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 package as bipartisan. But that message crashed into a hard reality early Saturday morning when the House …

Republicans Hold Annual Conference With Trump Still at Center Stage 

Republicans are holding their annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for the first time since former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election, with Trump still at the center of the spotlight. Trump is scheduled to deliver …

Rep. Ron Kind 'Taking a Look' at U.S. Senate Run

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ron Kind is dipping his toe into Wisconsin’s 2022 Senate race, telling a WKOW-TV reporter that he will be “taking a look” at running. Kind did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional comment. Kind …

Matt Gaetz 'is not an adult': GOP senator

<p>"Key parts of Cawthorn's talk, however, were not true. The friend, Bradley Ledford, who has not previously spoken publicly about the chapel speech, said in an interview that Cawthorn's account was false and that he pulled Cawthorn …

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

Pelosi Statement on Senate Parliamentarian Ruling on Minimum Wage

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate parliamentarian ruling on the minimum wage:   “The ruling from the Senate parliamentarian is disappointing, because raising the …

Floor Speech on the Equality Act

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which will extend federal anti-discrimination protections for …

USTRHT MOVEMENT SUPPORTS LEGISLATION CREATING A NATIONAL TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION

Rep. Lee , Sen. Booker reintroduced legislation creating national TRHT Commission to jettison racism and build racial equity in communities across the country. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the …

Clark County Commission to Vote on Resolution to Condemn Wildlife Killing Contests

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Clark County Commission will vote on a resolution to condemn Wildlife Killing Contests in Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Clark …