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Biden says nation weary from COVID, but U.S. in a better place
The president began the news conference by reeling off early successes on coronavirus relief and a bipartisan infrastructure deal. Read more
The president began the news conference by reeling off early successes on coronavirus relief and a bipartisan infrastructure deal. Read more
The New York attorney general’s office late today told a court its investigators had uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits. Read more
Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin faced strong criticism from Black leaders and civil rights organizations for failing to take on what critics call the ” Jim Crow filibuster.” Read more
Here’s what Americans have to say about the job Biden has done so far. Read more
Today would have been the 93rd birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who was just 39 when he was assassinated in 1968. Read more
A coalition of about 25 groups ranging from education advocates to the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii are pushing political candidates and lawmakers to support more early childhood care and development initiatives, and already seeing some success. Read more
Arizona is one of 19 states that have passed over 30 controversial state voting laws in the last year. Read more
Jill Biden met with some residents along the street and later spoke at a recovery center in Bowling Green. Read more
The federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday as the White House looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home. Read more
The Michigan GOP had no immediate comment. Read more
Former Sen. Harry Reid died Dec. 28 at home in Henderson, Nev., at 82 of complications from pancreatic cancer. Read more
At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers. Read more
He is the second member of Hawaii’s congressional delegation to contract COVID-19. Read more
Trump, who was booed last month by supporters after revealing he had gotten a booster shot, has become increasingly vocal in calling out those who have questioned the vaccines’ efficacy and safety. Read more
The federal government has a stockpile of more than 750 million N95 masks. Read more
Hawaii’s Reapportionment Commission will take up the latest version of its proposed state legislative map today. It addresses some of the outstanding issues pressed by community members — and gives Hawaii island a new House seat, while taking one away from Oahu. Read more
Senate Democrats are trying to force a public showdown over their sweeping elections legislation, aiming to launch debate on a key party priority even though there’s no assurance the bill will come to a vote. Read more
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice continued to experience moderate symptoms of COVID-19 today, a day after he tested positive for the virus, his office said. Read more
Kevin McCarthy issued a statement today saying he would refuse to cooperate. He said the investigation was not legitimate and accused the panel of “abuse of power.” Read more
Former city managing director Roy Amemiya, former Corporation Counsel Donna Leong and former Honolulu Police Commission Chairman Max Sword are in the custody of federal agents today. Read more
The longest-serving Nevadan in Congress and the Senate majority leader alongside two presidents, Reid helmed the chamber during one of its more consequential legislative sessions. Read more
