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There's No Sign of Widespread COVID-19 Mandates in the US. Republicans Are Warning of Them Anyway
As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout, Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next.
Biden White House Strategy For Impeachment Inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise.
On Capitol Hill, House Republicans were all-in Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
Oklahoma School Principal Defends His Drag Queen Alter Ego
For 26 years, principal Shane Murnan has been a superstar administrator in Oklahoma public education while also delighting audiences in the evening as the colorful drag queen Shantel Mandalay.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates often Speak Out on Hot Topics. Only One Faces Impeachment Threat
One conservative justice frequently spoke out in favor of gun rights during her campaign, even producing a political mailer showing her brandishing a shotgun and wearing a hat promoting the NRA.
Speaker McCarthy Directs the House to Open an Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election.
Andorra's Prime Minister Comes Out as Gay
Andorra's prime minister, Xavier Espot Zamora, publicly came out as gay in an interview on Sept. 11. "I've never hid it," Espot, 43, said in comments he made to Ràdio Nacional d'Andorra.
HIV Program Advocates Removed and Arrested After Protest in Kevin McCarthy's Office
Seven people protesting in support of an endangered global HIV prevention program were placed under arrest and removed from the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sept. 11.
House Committee Chairman Says Sen. Tuberville is 'Paralyzing' the Pentagon by Blocking Promotions
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
GOP Threat to Impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Driven by Fear of Losing Legislative Edge
Wisconsin Republicans enjoy outsize control of the Legislature in one of the most closely divided states. Maintaining that power is now at the heart of a drama involving the state Supreme Court.
How Ron DeSantis Used Florida Schools to Become a Culture Warrior
Ron DeSantis' path to national prominence started in Florida's classrooms, where he harnessed culture war passions and deployed them in education policies.
California Lawmakers Vote to Limit when Local Election Officials Can Count Ballots by Hand
The bill, which was approved by two-thirds of lawmakers in both chambers, would only allow hand counts by local election officials under narrow circumstances.
AI that Alters Voice and Imagery in Political Ads will Require Disclosure on Google and YouTube
Google will soon require that political ads using artificial intelligence be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Love Is Dead: Karine Jean-Pierre Reveals She Has Split with Partner of 10 Years
White House press secretary revealed in an interview with Vogue that she is a "single mom who is co-parenting this amazing kid."
Hundreds of Military Promotions are on Hold as Republican Senator Demands End to Abortion Policy
Top defense officials are accusing Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville of jeopardizing America's national security with his hold on roughly 300 military promotions.
Congress Returns to Try to Stave Off a Government Shutdown while GOP Weighs Impeachment Inquiry
The dealmaking will play out as two top Republicans, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, deal with health issues.
Disney Wants to Narrow the Scope of its Lawsuit Against DeSantis to Free Speech Claim
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company.
GOP Lawmakers Take Aim at LGBTQ+ 'Safe Places' Program in Small Florida Town
Central Florida lawmakers said they were considering "all legislative, legal and executive options available" to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals indicating that they are "safe place" for LGBTQ+ people.
In the Pivotal South Carolina Primary, Republican Candidates Search for a Path Against Donald Trump
The flurry of activity showed the priority these three campaigns are placing on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesda
Texas AG Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial Is in The Hands of Republicans Who Have Been by his Side
Billionaires, burner phones, alleged bribes: The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is going to test the will of Republicans senators to oust not only one of their own, but a firebrand who has helped drive the state's hard right turn.
Mississippi Democrat Wins Primary, Set to Become the State's First Openly Gay Lawmaker
Mississippi will have its first-ever openly gay state legislator after House candidate Fabian Nelson won his Democratic primary election runoff Tuesday.