City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
At Earth Day summit, China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
Walter Mondale, Carter's vice president, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93.
Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93.
Caitlyn Jenner to ‘decide soon’ whether she will run for CA governor as Newsom faces recall
The Olympian and reality TV star addressed speculation of a potential campaign run on Twitter over the weekend after reports that she was coordinating with longtime GOP fundraiser Caroline Wren, who had ties to former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign.
The Olympian and reality TV star addressed speculation of a potential campaign run on Twitter over the weekend after reports that she was coordinating with longtime GOP fundraiser Caroline Wren, who had ties to former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign.
Political consultant shared internal Trump campaign polling data with Russia in 2016, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian and Ukrainian political consultant, shared sensitive information from Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with Russian intelligence services.
The Treasury Department says Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian and Ukrainian political consultant, shared sensitive information from Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with Russian intelligence services.
Raul Castro confirms resignation as head of Cuba's Communist Party
Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to help displaced hospitality workers get their jobs back
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday to help displaced hotel workers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday to help displaced hotel workers.
Japan's prime minister meets with Biden, urges strong alliance to counter China
Calling democracy the foundation for global prosperity, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday in a bid to underscore the two countries' alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.
Calling democracy the foundation for global prosperity, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday in a bid to underscore the two countries' alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.
White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Russia to respond to Washington by expelling 10 US diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
California Legislature OKs bill to help displaced workers
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
US retaliates against Russian hacking by expelling diplomats, imposing new sanctions
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
Immigrant healthcare is on California Senate's wish list
Democrats in the California Senate said Wednesday they want to spend the state's projected multi-billion dollar budget surplus on things such as paying for the health care of some older, low-income adults living in the country illegally.
Democrats in the California Senate said Wednesday they want to spend the state's projected multi-billion dollar budget surplus on things such as paying for the health care of some older, low-income adults living in the country illegally.
Prosecutors: No charges for officer who fatally shot woman during Capitol riot
Authorities had considered for months whether criminal charges were appropriate for the Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego.
Authorities had considered for months whether criminal charges were appropriate for the Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego.
Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua movie 'Emancipation' pulls out of filming in Georgia due to voter laws
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling their Apple-produced thriller "Emancipation" from Georgia due to the state's recently passed voting laws.
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling their Apple-produced thriller "Emancipation" from Georgia due to the state's recently passed voting laws.