Republicans have continued with proxy voting in the pandemic. Now they are using it to talk to CPAC. – USA TODAY

[ad_1] Republicans have continued with proxy voting in the pandemic. Now they are using it to talk to CPAC.USA TODAY GOP House members cited pandemic to vote by proxy at CPACBusiness intern NC GOP House Critics of Proxy Voting Used the Practice While Attending a Conservative EventCharlotte Observer 13 House Republicans vote by proxy on … Read more

Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion relief bill passes House, but faces hurdle in Senate

[ad_1] House passed President Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday morning almost entirely on partisan principles. The bill now goes to the Senate, although it includes a minimum wage increase that the Senate parliamentarian ruled on Thursday cannot be included if Congress uses the budget reconciliation process. Two Democrats, Kurt Schrader of … Read more

After dissident disappears in Canada, Saudi exiles fear they are now in danger – The Washington Post

[ad_1] After dissident disappears in Canada, Saudi exiles fear they are now in dangerThe Washington Post US intelligence report finds Saudi crown prince responsible for approving operation that killed KhashoggiCNN US information: Saudi Crown Prince approved Operation KhashoggiCNN Opinion | President Biden lets Saudi murderer walkThe New York Times Opinion | Mohammed ben Salman is … Read more

Federal government on guard for domestic extremists targeting Biden speech to Congress – USA TODAY

[ad_1] Federal government on guard for domestic extremists targeting Biden speech to CongressUSA TODAY DOJ opens door to search for new powers of domestic terrorYahoo News Federal government closely monitors attack on Biden’s first speech to CongressNew York Daily News More than 300 accused in connection with the Capitol riot | The hillThe hill Federal … Read more

Hawley receives raucous applause when he raises objection to Electoral College certification

[ad_1] As Senator Josh Hawley raised his objection to Electoral College certification, the crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) erupted into a standing ovation, cheers and a “USA” chant. The Missouri Republican said he objected to Pennsylvania electoral votes to “have a debate on electoral integrity.” “What was the result? I was called … Read more

Here’s what we know after a New Orleans law enforcement officer was shot and killed at Carver High | Crime / Police

[ad_1] A chaotic scene that left a New Orleans law enforcement officer shot dead during a high school basketball playoff game was becoming clearer on Friday night. Here’s what we know at 8:30 p.m., about two hours after filming at George Washington Carver High School: WHO WAS KILLED? The injured officer was identified by City … Read more

The Khashoggi sanction – WSJ

[ad_1] Friends of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi hold posters with his photo in front of the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2020. Photo: ozan kose / Agence France-Presse / Getty Images The Biden administration’s release on Friday of a confidential report on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 … Read more

Biden pledges to back Texas amid winter storm recovery

[ad_1] President BidenJoe BidenHouse Democrats Pass .9T COVID-19 Relief Bill with Minimum Wage Increase Biden to Hold Virtual Bilateral Meeting with Mexican President Over 300 accused in connection with Capitol Riot MORE spent Friday in Texas receiving a briefing on the recent winter storm and investigating a local food bank, pledging to help the state … Read more

Texas actor accused of beating cop with crutch in Capitol riot

[ad_1] An aspiring actor from Texas has been accused of using a crutch to beat a cop during the Capitol Hill riot in January, according to the FBI. Luke Coffee, 41, faces assault charges against a federal law enforcement officer with a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct on the Capitol grounds for taking part in … Read more