21 states sue Biden for revoking Keystone XL pipeline permit
The attorneys general argue the president exceeded his authority by effectively nixing the oil pipeline.
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Biden orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Atlanta shootings
The president directed the flags to be lowered until sunset March 22.
Putin gets philosophical as Russia vents at Biden's "very bad" remark
After Biden suggests the Russian leader is "a killer," Putin wishes him "good health," but Moscow makes it clear there's no hope for improved relations.
"We are Americans": House testimony on anti-Asian American hate
The House Judiciary Committee hearing was scheduled before a gunman opened fire at three Atlanta-area spas, killing eight people, including six women of Asian descent, dead.
Man arrested with gun near vice president's official residence
The vice president and her husband do not currently reside at the Naval Observatory, which is undergoing renovations.
New intel report warns domestic terrorism poses "elevated threat"
Factors including COVID-19 and "emboldening" effect of the Capitol riots will "almost certainly" spur domestic violent extremists to engage in more violence.
House votes to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House voted today on VAWA and a resolution eliminating the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment.
With 13,000 migrant children in custody, Biden faces first border test
Biden is facing a daunting challenge with acute humanitarian implications that could overshadow successes in other areas.
IRS delays tax filing deadline until May 17
Accountants had pressed the tax agency for more time given the challenges of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Senators spar over killing the filibuster
Without support from Republicans, most Democratic priorities will die on arrival in the Senate as long as the filibuster is intact.
Why does America have the Electoral College — and should we keep it?
The Electoral College is complicated and sometimes controversial. How did we get this system, anyway?
Treasury says states can cut taxes under COVID bill – with a catch
States sought and got clarification from federal officials about what they thought might be a blanket ban on tax reductions due to the massive measure.
Wife of Capitol officer who died by suicide calls for reforms
"Recognition of the cause of his death, much like the critical examination of the riot itself, will remain central to how we make right those tragedies and help avoid their repetition," she wrote.
Texas Attorney General says $29 million in electric bills will be forgiven
Amid the winter storm last month, one woman was billed $9,546 between February 1 to19 — 40 times more than her typical bill of $200 to $250.
Education secretary: "We want our students back in school"
The Biden administration has aimed to get K-8 schools open safely within its first 100 days.
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