Takeaways from Anthony Fauci’s COVID-era diaries
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private COVID-era diary became a focal point in a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul. Paul accuses Fauci of lying about COVID-19’s origins.
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Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit.
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
A judge in Wisconsin has ruled that voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state’s primary election are not allowed to void those and request a new one.
Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling
The deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider President Donald Trump’s loss on birthright citizenship has passed, with no new filing.
‘Pleading the Fifth’ invokes a constitutional amendment that has a long history in US society
The Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights and protects against self-incrimination. This principle is rooted in 17th-century English common law and ensures people aren’t forced to testify against themselves in criminal cases.
Trump is set to announce a $22B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the ‘people movers’
President Donald Trump is eyeing a new Washington-area landmark for one of his makeovers. The Republican president on Wednesday is set to announce a $22 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
A planned vote this week to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general appears in doubt. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas called off a scheduled meeting with the Blanche on Wednesday morning.
Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting while USPS changes are leading to concerns over if ballots will be delivered on time.
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media. They’re turning to independent podcasts, social media and digital news.
Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina on Wednesday. He was eulogized Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others in DC.