Iowa Republican Joni Ernst demanded Saturday that China "stop their cover-up" of the origins of the coronavirus and called for a complete investigation to prevent a "recurrence.""The Communist Party … [Read more...] about Ernst presses China on whether COVID originated from Wuhan lab: ‘The world deserves answers’
Teachers union bosses visited White House for Jill Biden event ahead of CDC lobbying effort
The nation's leading teachers unions were among the Biden administration's first visitors to the White House, visitor logs show.First lady Jill Biden hosted American Federation of Teachers (AFT) … [Read more...] about Teachers union bosses visited White House for Jill Biden event ahead of CDC lobbying effort
Teachers union bosses visited White House for Jill Biden event ahead of CDC lobbying effort
The nation's leading teachers unions were among the Biden administration's first visitors to the White House, visitor logs show.First lady Jill Biden hosted American Federation of Teachers (AFT) … [Read more...] about Teachers union bosses visited White House for Jill Biden event ahead of CDC lobbying effort
Biden waives ethics rules for former union bosses who now work in White House
The Biden administration has come under scrutiny from Republicans on Capitol Hill following its decision to circumvent federal ethics rules and staff former union officials in senior posts.Beginning … [Read more...] about Biden waives ethics rules for former union bosses who now work in White House
Biden White House releases first virtual visitor logs
The Biden White House released its first round of visitor logs Friday in an effort to "restore integrity, transparency, and trust in government," the administration said.The logs include a list of 400 … [Read more...] about Biden White House releases first virtual visitor logs
Bipartisan police overhaul legislation emerges as anniversary of George Floyd death nears
As the May 25 anniversary of George Floyd’s death nears, lawmakers are working across the aisle to introduce bipartisan legislation to overhaul some police standards.A small group of lawmakers, led by … [Read more...] about Bipartisan police overhaul legislation emerges as anniversary of George Floyd death nears
Oklahoma governor bans critical race, gender-based theory in public schools and universities
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a controversial bill into law Friday that will restrict how race and gender-based content can be taught in public schools and universities."Now more than ever, we need … [Read more...] about Oklahoma governor bans critical race, gender-based theory in public schools and universities
Biden Labor Secretary: Closed schools ‘keeping people from getting back in the workforce’
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh drew a parallel Friday between the continued fight over reopening schools for in-person instruction and the April jobs report, which fell far short of experts' … [Read more...] about Biden Labor Secretary: Closed schools ‘keeping people from getting back in the workforce’
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says ‘no’ to reelection bid
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told her supporters Thursday night that she would not seek reelection this year.The Atlanta mayor made the announcement in a private call with friends and staffers, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says ‘no’ to reelection bid
McConnell predicts Taliban could be running Afghanistan by the end of the year
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the removal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan a "mistake" Thursday, predicting the Taliban will regain control. "I think it's important to remember … [Read more...] about McConnell predicts Taliban could be running Afghanistan by the end of the year
