All of the living former U.S. presidents, with the exception of former President Trump, have issued formal statements condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Republican and Democratic ex-presidents characterized the Kremlin’s assault as “brazen,” “reckless,” “the gravest security crisis on the European continent since World War II” and …
Read More »National Archives asks Justice Department to investigate Trump’s handling of White House records
The National Archives and Records Administration has asked the Justice Department to investigate former President Trump’s handling of White House records, CBS News has learned. A referral does not necessarily mean that there will be an investigation, a source familiar with internal deliberations said. The source said referrals like these …
Read More »Obama, Bush and Clinton ask for support to build museum for Medal of Honor recipients
Three living former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama — have recorded a video urging Americans to support the construction of a museum to recognize the bravery of U.S. troops awarded the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor. “Let’s all come together to build …
Read More »Virginia governor eletion: McAuliffe vs Youngkin race seen as referendum on Biden and Trump
Former Democratic Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin are locked in a tight race for Virginia governor, and the end result may provide signs for both parties on what it takes to win in the post-Trump era, as well as during Mr. Biden’s first year in office. …
Read More »Newsom signs #FreeBritney bill to reform conservatorship laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law to reform conservatorships in California, after pop star Britney Spears’ public fight to win her freedom from her father. The new law comes as a Los Angeles judge suspended Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s career, …
Read More »As Arizona Senate Republicans prepare to release 2020 ballot review, other states are just beginning
The review of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results ordered by Republicans in Arizona’s state Senate is set to be made public on Friday afternoon and reaffirm President Biden’s victory in the state, according to a draft report obtained by CBS News. But Republicans in other states are moving forward with …
Read More »Justice Department rolls out new rules for federal monitors of police departments
Washington — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday rolled out new rules for federal monitors tasked with overseeing reforms of state and local law enforcement agencies required by consent decrees and civil settlement agreements. The new guidelines are the culmination of a four-month review conducted by Associate Attorney General Vanita …
Read More »House readies key vote amid stalemate between Pelosi and moderate Democrats over infrastructure bill
Washington — As the House prepares to vote Monday to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill and broader budget blueprint, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains locked in a standoff with a group of moderate Democrats who are pushing for the chamber to swiftly take up the targeted infrastructure proposal. The House …
Read More »Shontel Brown and Mike Carey win Ohio House special elections, AP projects
Two contentious special election primaries in Ohio for open congressional seats wrapped up on Tuesday night. Both highlighted the divisiveness and rancor within the Democratic and Republican Parties ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. The Associated Press projected Mike Carey, who was backed by former President Trump, won the GOP …
Read More »Duckworth pushes for paid leave for pregnancy loss
Senator Tammy Duckworth introduced legislation Tuesday that would provide three days of paid leave for women following a pregnancy loss, a failed adoption or surrogacy arrangement, an unsuccessful fertility procedure or a related medical diagnosis. It’s a condition the Democratic senator from Illinois has suffered herself; she had a miscarriage …
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