Politics
Jan. 6 Panel Sets Vote to Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bannon
October 14, 2021
Jan. 6 Panel Sets Vote to Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bannon
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol set a vote next…
Biden Considering Robert Califf, a Former F.D.A. Commissioner, to Lead Agency Again
October 14, 2021
Biden Considering Robert Califf, a Former F.D.A. Commissioner, to Lead Agency Again
WASHINGTON — The White House is considering nominating Dr. Robert M. Califf, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner, to…
In Pennsylvania Governor’s Race, Josh Shapiro Focuses on Voting Rights
October 14, 2021
In Pennsylvania Governor’s Race, Josh Shapiro Focuses on Voting Rights
Thirty seconds into his official campaign for governor in Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro wanted to talk about voting rights. The newly…
As Budget Bill Hangs in Limbo, Kyrsten Sinema Heads to Europe
October 14, 2021
As Budget Bill Hangs in Limbo, Kyrsten Sinema Heads to Europe
Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the moderate Arizona Democrat who has objected to the size and scope of President Biden’s sweeping legislative…
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Restore Death Sentence for Boston Marathon Bomber
October 14, 2021
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Restore Death Sentence for Boston Marathon Bomber
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared poised to reinstate a death sentence on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was convicted…
Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Jeffrey Clark, Former Justice Dept. Official
October 14, 2021
Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Jeffrey Clark, Former Justice Dept. Official
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot issued a subpoena on Wednesday to Jeffrey Clark, a…
Justice Dept. to Investigate Reports of Abuse in Texas’ Juvenile Prisons
October 14, 2021
Justice Dept. to Investigate Reports of Abuse in Texas’ Juvenile Prisons
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it was investigating juvenile correctional facilities in Texas over allegations of…
The Voters Democrats Say Are Crucial to Flipping Texas
October 14, 2021
The Voters Democrats Say Are Crucial to Flipping Texas
HOUSTON — Cristina Tzintzún-Ramirez is convinced she knows the secret to turning Texas blue. Young people. When she applied to…
Democrats Scramble to Keep Immigration Overhaul Alive in Reconciliation Bill
October 14, 2021
Democrats Scramble to Keep Immigration Overhaul Alive in Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s efforts to finally make progress on a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s immigration system have been…
Jail Officials Held in Contempt for Treatment of Jan. 6 Defendant
October 13, 2021
Jail Officials Held in Contempt for Treatment of Jan. 6 Defendant
A federal judge held top officials of the Washington, D.C., jail in contempt of court on Wednesday, ruling they had…