Tag: United States Politics and Government
A Pennsylvania Election Storm Brews Again, This Time in a G.O.P. Primary
The Republican primary for Senate in Pennsylvania is about to get even wilder.The campaigns for David McCormick and…
Jan. 6 Inquiry Presses Republican Lawmaker About Capitol Tour
WASHINGTON — The leaders of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol asked a…
As Covid Threat Grows, Officials Say Americans Should Consider Masks
Dr. Jha said the current incidence of severe disease would be worse if not for Paxlovid, an oral…
House, Acting After Buffalo Rampage, Moves to Combat Domestic Terrorism
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation on Wednesday aimed at bulking up the federal government’s efforts to combat…
Biden Invokes Defense Powers in a Bid to Ease Formula Shortage
Several members of Congress, particularly Democrats facing difficult re-election races, have clamored in recent days for Mr. Biden…
Republican Panic Grows After Mastriano Wins
The aftershocks of Tuesday’s big primaries are still rumbling across Pennsylvania, but one impact is already clear: Republican…
DHS Suspends Its New Disinformation Board, Following Criticism
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it was suspending the work of an internal advisory…
Group Seeks Disbarment of Ted Cruz Over Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
A group formed in the hopes of disbarring lawyers who worked on cases in which former President Donald…
Congress Is Paralyzed on Guns. Here’s Why Chris Murphy Is Still Hopeful.
WASHINGTON — It did not take long after the racist gun massacre in Buffalo for a familiar sense…
Justice Dept. Is Said to Request Transcripts From Jan. 6 Committee
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has asked the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack for transcripts of…
Pentagon Faults Review of Deadly Airstrike but Finds No Wrongdoing
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon investigation into a U.S. airstrike in Syria in 2019 that killed dozens of people,…
At House Hearing, Videos of Unexplained Aerial Sightings and a Push for Answers
WASHINGTON — Pentagon officials testifying at a House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday showed a previously classified video of…