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Capitol Police Officer Charged With Obstructing Justice in Jan. 6 Case
October 16, 2021
Capitol Police Officer Charged With Obstructing Justice in Jan. 6 Case
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Capitol Police officer was arrested Friday on charges that he obstructed justice by telling a man…
Justice Dept. to Ask Supreme Court to Block Texas’ Near-Total Abortion Ban as Legal Fights Continue
October 15, 2021
Justice Dept. to Ask Supreme Court to Block Texas’ Near-Total Abortion Ban as Legal Fights Continue
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a Texas law that bans most abortions after…
Appeals Court Lets Texas Continue to Enforce Near-Total Abortion Ban
October 15, 2021
Appeals Court Lets Texas Continue to Enforce Near-Total Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court said on Thursday that a near-total ban on abortions in Texas can remain in…
Terry McAuliffe’s Other Obstacle in Virginia Race: Democrats’ Apathy
October 15, 2021
Terry McAuliffe’s Other Obstacle in Virginia Race: Democrats’ Apathy
RICHMOND, Va. — Terry McAuliffe doesn’t do subtext well. So when Mr. McAuliffe appeared on “Morning Joe” on MSNBC this…
Biden Panel Wary of Expanding Supreme Court, but Open to Term Limits
October 15, 2021
Biden Panel Wary of Expanding Supreme Court, but Open to Term Limits
WASHINGTON — Proposals to expand the size of the Supreme Court are facing skepticism from some members of the commission…
F.D.A. Panel Recommends Booster for Many Moderna Vaccine Recipients
October 15, 2021
F.D.A. Panel Recommends Booster for Many Moderna Vaccine Recipients
WASHINGTON — A panel of independent medical experts on Thursday unanimously recommended Moderna booster shots for many of those who…
F.B.I. Official Fired Under Trump Wins Back His Pension
October 15, 2021
F.B.I. Official Fired Under Trump Wins Back His Pension
WASHINGTON — Hours before he was scheduled to retire in 2018, Andrew G. McCabe, then the F.B.I.’s deputy director, was…
At Rallies, Trump Fans Wear Their Grievances
October 15, 2021
At Rallies, Trump Fans Wear Their Grievances
Sign up here to get On Politics in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. RICHMOND, Va. — In the main…
Democrats Plan Another Bid to Break G.O.P. Voting Rights Filibuster
October 15, 2021
Democrats Plan Another Bid to Break G.O.P. Voting Rights Filibuster
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats will try again next week to advance a voting rights measure, Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority…
In Budget Bill, Democrats Bet the Temporary Will Become Permanent
October 15, 2021
In Budget Bill, Democrats Bet the Temporary Will Become Permanent
WASHINGTON — Senator Mitt Romney of Utah, a foe of the ambitious safety net legislation that President Biden has proposed,…