President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” to fight the effects of the coronavirus pandemic won a narrow but key victory Thursday in the U.S. Senate. With all 50 Democrats voting […]
Harris’ vote saves Biden’s plan
More haggling over stimulus bill
Haggling over the content of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill is continuing as Democrats seek to line up enough votes to pass the evenly divided U.S. Senate. The bill […]
“Vaccines for all by May 31”
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine for all American adults by the end of May, President Joe Biden vowed on Tuesday. That’s two months earlier than a previous target. Additionally, he is […]
Cuomo under fire on 2 fronts
Andrew Cuomo, once considered a possible viable presidential candidate, is facing accusations of sexual harassment and calls for his resignation. Cuomo, son of another Democratic governor, Mario Cuomo, has been the […]
$15 minimum wage in jeopardy
Efforts by Democrats to put a raise of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour into a COVID-19 relief bill have been hit with a setback, as the U.S. Senate parliamentarian […]
Virus news: most good, but …
The coronavirus remained in the news on Wednesday, with both encouraging and potentially troubling developments. The New York Times reports that two doses of Pfizer’s vaccine – as tested on a large […]
More vaccine doses coming
More vaccine doses are on the way, as the coronavirus pandemic appears to be abating somewhat. According to the New York Times, the White House said on Tuesday that states could soon […]
Trump loses tax return battle
Former president Donald Trump received a legal setback on Monday, as the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling requiring the release to a New York State prosecutor of at […]
“America is back,” says Biden
Making another break with the prior Administration, President Joe Biden told an international audience on Thursday that “America is back, the transatlantic alliance is back” and that the policy of “America First” […]
Limbaugh, 70, was a radio pioneer
He never held public office, but Rush Limbaugh, who died on Wednesday after a year-long battle with cancer, was one of the most influential political voices in America. Limbaugh, 70, helped conservative […]
