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Trump Media Agency Boss Explains Non-Appearance to House Panel
The chief of the agency that oversees the Voice of America and other media organizations told the chairman of a congressional committee that subpoenaed him that he couldn't...
45 minutes ago - Bloomberg
Police reforms stall around the country, despite new wave of activism
Racial justice activists convulsed the country this summer with their protests against police brutality. But as the season shifts to fall, they don't have much to show for it...
2 hours ago - Politico
Wells Fargo CEO promises more ‘diversity' after woke backlash over ‘limited pool of black talent' remark
The CEO of Wells Fargo offered a groveling apology for his “unconscious bias” and promised more diversity at one of the largest US banks, after a quote from an internal memo...
2 hours ago - RT
Watchdogs urge Gov. Cuomo to get real over COVID-19 budget crisis
Cuomo has argued for months that Congress needs to approve upwards of $14 billion to stave off massive, permanent spending reductions to areas like healthcare, education and...
3 hours ago - New York Post
Why moderates' best bet is to vote for Trump
With partisans on both sides shouting about yet another “most important election ever,” how should Americans in the middle, unhappy with both sides, vote? Realistically, the...
3 hours ago - New York Post
Congress needs to act now to make mail-in voting secure
Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin - four swing states that could decide who wins the presidency - have officially canceled Election Night. Democrats in all...
3 hours ago - New York Post
Thousands of airline employees face furlough on Oct. 1 without relief from Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. - Thousands of airline employees worry they could be furloughed next week if Congress doesn't throw their industry another lifeline. Illinois Republican...
3 hours ago - WGN TV
‘The hits just keep coming': Congress stumbles from crisis to crisis
Ancient Egypt only had 10 plagues. The 116th Congress says, ‘Hold my staff.' The House and Senate have spent the last two years staring down some of the most consequential...
4 hours ago - Politico
Congress poised to leave town until after the election without passing coronavirus stimulus
Congress is readying to leave Washington this week until after the election without passing a coronavirus economic stimulus bill.
5 hours ago - KOAT
Fed officials stress need for Congress to pony up more COVID aid
Several Fed officials on Wednesday said more relief aid from Congress is needed to keep the economic recovery on track.
5 hours ago - Al Jazeera
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Trump declines to commit to a peaceful transition of power after election
If President Donald Trump loses this year's election to Joe Biden, will he commit to a peaceful transition of power? On Wednesday, he wouldn't say. When asked the question...
Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Indicts 1 As Killer Louisville Cops ‘Got Away With...
UPDATED: 2:20 p.m. ET - A grand jury on Wednesday recommended there should be multiple counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree charged against one of the three...
Live updates: Anger, tears from protesters across US seeking justice for...
Protesters are gathering across U.S. cities, decrying the outcome of a grand jury investigation.
GOP Senate report on Biden's son alleges conflict of interest, provides no...
Two Republican-led Senate committees issued a politically charged report alleging that the work Joe Biden's son did in Ukraine constituted a conflict of interest for the Obama...
Ex-cop Brett Hankison indicted by Kentucky grand jury in shooting death of...
A Kentucky grand jury has indicted the Louisville cop fired in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, was sleeping in her apartment on March 13 when...
Reports: 2 Louisville police officers shot, but unclear if tied to protests
Police in Louisville, Kentucky, say two officers have been shot.
Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19
"At this time, the Governor feels healthy and is displaying no symptoms, and the First Lady has mild symptoms," his office said.
What is wanton endangerment? Breaking down the charge levied in the Breonna...
A grand jury indicted former Louisville officer Brett Hankison for shooting into neighboring apartments but did not move forward with charges against any officers for their...
What leaders, stars and athletes are saying about the Breonna Taylor decision
From political leaders to pro athletes, here's what national figures are saying about the grand jury decision in the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
California moves to end sales of new gas-powered cars
California would be the first U.S. state with such a rule, though Germany and France are among 15 other countries that have a similar requirement.