Alyssa Farah resigns as White House communications director

[ad_1] In a statement, Farah said she would “leave the White House to seize new opportunities.” “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in the Trump administration for the past three and a half years,” the statement said. The Washington Post was the first to report Farah’s departure. Farah joined the White … Read more

Southern California wildfire is out of control – and will remain so for days to come

[ad_1] The flames spread from a house to nearby vegetation, causing a massive, wind-whipped forest fire that burned uncontrollably in southern California on Thursday, authorities said. The Bond fire began shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday in Silverado Canyon in eastern Orange County, about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, officials said. Orange County … Read more

Biden, Harris interview: President-elect says he will ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days after taking office

[ad_1] “Just 100 days to hide, not forever. 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction,” Biden told Tapper in his first joint interview with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris since winning the election. Biden has said that where he has authority, such as in federal buildings or interstate transportation on planes and buses, … Read more

Covid-19 hospitalizations and one-day deaths reach new highs in US

[ad_1] The United States set alarming records this week as the pandemic’s most widespread outbreak pushed daily Covid-19 death and hospitalization totals to new highs, with the surge in cases signaling no immediate relief . Single-day reported Covid-19 deaths hit a record high, and newly reported infections were at their second-highest level on Thursday, surpassing … Read more

DOJ sues Facebook, alleging inappropriately hiring foreign workers and discriminating against Americans – Washington Post

[ad_1] DOJ sues Facebook, alleging it improperly hired foreign workers and discriminated against AmericansWashington post DOJ sues Facebook, alleging bias against U.S. workers in favor of temporary visa holdersCNBC Trump administration claims Facebook has booked jobs improperly reserved for H-1B workersThe Wall Street Journal Trump administration sues Facebook for alleged favoritism for immigrant workersCNN Justice … Read more

Consent and choice of NPR cookies

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Trump doubles down on veto threat on defense bill

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump speaks after the swearing-in ceremony for James Mattis as Secretary of Defense January 27, 2017 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump again threatened on Thursday to veto a colossal defense bill if lawmakers did not include a measure … Read more

Ivanka Trump confirms she was questioned by DC attorney general’s office about inaugural committee expenses – The Washington Post

[ad_1] Ivanka Trump Confirms She Was Questioned By DC Attorney General’s Office About Inaugural Committee ExpensesThe Washington Post Ivanka Trump was impeached Tuesday in DC Attorney General’s groundbreaking trialCNN Ivanka Trump impeached in pending lawsuit alleging abuse of inaugural fundsCBS News Ivanka Trump filed a lawsuit against the groundbreaking fundNPR Ivanka Trump says she was … Read more

Trump aide banned from Justice Department building after attempting to gain information on election matter: sources – KTLA

[ad_1] Trump aide banned from Justice Department building after trying to get information on election matter: sourcesKTLA Trump reportedly furious at Barr, official suggests possible terminationThe Washington Post Michael Goodwin: AG Barr’s investigative decision in Russia means there will be justiceFox News Oh, so now William Barr is ready to tell Trump the truth?Los Angeles … Read more