In what might be a prelude to the announcement of a third-party presidential bid, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) announced on Tuesday that he would not be a candidate for re-election in […]
Four-hour pauses announced
President Joe Biden on Thursday was successful convincing Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to grant the intervals, and has asked for multi-day cease-fires to help negotiate the release of hostages taken my Hamas. […]
Climate, energy bill is revived
A climate, energy and tax package pushed by President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress – legislation once believed to be dead – has been given new life. Sen. Joe Manchin III […]
War shifting to a new phase?
In what might signal an admission that Russian forces are failing in their drive to capture the Ukrainian capitol city of Kyiv, according to The New York Times. The Russian Defense Ministry […]
The filibuster rule prevails
The filibuster – a Senate rule that allows a minority to block consideration of a bill favored by the majority – was the winner Thursday. All 50 Republicans and two Democrats – […]
President Biden promises strong effort to slow virus surge
Responding to a surge in new coronavirus cases – many believed to be from the new Omicron variant – President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the federal government would ramp up its […]
Manchin: $3.5T is too much
Centrist Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday that he would not support the $3.5 trillion proposal for social and environmental projects proposed by President Joe Biden. According to the […]
Teachers, etc.: “jabs” or tests
In response to the very contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, all teachers and school staff in California must get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. That’s the new policy announced […]
Disney, Angels back by April 1?
The tourism industry which plays such a big part in the economies of Anaheim, Garden Grove and other Orange County cities got a big boost on Friday as state health officials unveiled […]