DNI nominee Avril Haines vows to keep politics out of intelligence
"The DNI must never shy away from speaking truth to power," she said in her confirmation hearing." "Even, especially, when doing so may be inconvenient or difficult."
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The IRS received 100M calls last year. 1 in 4 got through
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
Trump releases farewell address
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Here are the celebrities joining Biden's star-studded inauguration
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
New York City may run out of COVID vaccine Thursday, mayor says
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
Doctors locked out from Houston hospital, treat patients in parking lot
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
Dire shortage of convalescent plasma as COVID-19 cases surge
"We need as many of our recovered COVID-19 patients as possible to roll up their sleeves," American Red Cross warns.
Lamar Jackson thanks Bills fans after charity raises $400,000
It's not the first time the fanbase has proven to be both generous and gracious.
Retailers drop My Pillow as CEO promotes false election claims
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's cite floundering sales of Mike Lindell's bedding brand in decision to discontinue product.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll tops 400,000
Just over a month has passed since America's death toll hit 300,000, and health experts expect COVID-19 to kill half a million people in the U.S. by sometime in February.
Senate Democrats introduce bill on government reform
Democrats will soon have a slim majority in the Senate, allowing them to bring forward their own legislation.
McConnell says Trump "provoked" mob that attacked Capitol
McConnell said that the rioters who overran the Capitol were "provoked by the president and other powerful people."
U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
College Board to cut SAT's essay section and subject tests
Nearly two-thirds of colleges and universities don't require the SAT as part of the admission process.
Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
