Former senator Martin Sandoval dies after diagnosis of COVID-19 – NBC Chicago

[ad_1] Former Illinois State Senator Martin Sandoval, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges earlier this year and agreed to cooperate with federal investigations, has died after being diagnosed with COVID- 19. Sandoval, 56, died after being hospitalized with the illness, his attorney told the Chicago Tribune. “While he may have deviated from the standard … Read more

Coronavirus News: United States exceeds 280,000 deaths, more than 10,000 reported since December 1

[ad_1] NEW YORK (WABC) – The United States took another grim milestone in the battle against the coronavirus on Saturday, more than 280,000 Americans died from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. It was only this week, December 1, that the United States passed 270,000 dead. Hospitalizations are on the increase in at least 40 … Read more

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Why these House Republicans voted to decriminalize weed

[ad_1] Five House Republicans crossed party lines to vote for the MORE law, seeking to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level – a position at odds with the party, but not with national sentiment. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., The only Republican co-sponsor on the bill was supported by GOP representatives. Brian Mast, (Florida), Denver Riggleman, … Read more

Pentagon spy agencies to meet with Biden’s transition team – Washington Post

[ad_1] Pentagon spy agencies to meet with Biden’s transition teamWashington post Pentagon barred Biden’s intelligence transition team from meeting with agenciesCNN Pentagon denies blocking Biden’s transition teamPolitico VIDEO NOW: Dr Birx discusses his conversations with Biden’s transition team and his roleWPRI Trump loyalist Kash Patel blocks some Pentagon officials from helping Biden transitionNBC News View … Read more

Trump ‘surprised’ Congressional Republicans say Biden is president-elect, demands to know who

[ad_1] President Trump said he was “surprised” that “so many” Congressional Republicans believe President-elect Joe Biden won the election and demanded a list of those who thought so. The Washington Post polled all 249 members of the Republican House and Senate, and on Saturday afternoon 27 people pledged to say Biden won the election. 220 … Read more