Category Archives: (Sandbox) Politics
Trump meets with McCarthy, agrees to help Republicans take back the House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump met with House of Representatives Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday and agreed to help Republicans win back the majority in the Hou...
Jan 28, 2021
Biden to issue executive orders on immigration next week: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will issue executive orders on immigration next week, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday. Reuters reported earlier this week that th...
Jan 28, 2021
Biden administration to allow recently retired doctors to give COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the Department of Health and Human Services will amend rules to allow recently retired doctors and nurses to administer th...
Jan 28, 2021
Pelosi says more security needed for U.S. Congress against ‘enemy within’
By Makini Brice and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday lawmakers would probably need more funding for security as the "the enemy is...
Jan 28, 2021
Former Trump aides Deere, Hahn hired by U.S. senator from Tennessee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two of former President Donald Trump's communications aides, Judd Deere and Julia Hahn, have been hired by U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty, a newly elected Tennessee Republican, Hager...
Jan 28, 2021
Chicago school district cancels some in-person classes as labor dispute flares
By Brendan O'Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) - In-person classes in Chicago for pre-kindergarten and special education students were canceled again on Thursday as a labor dispute between teachers and school o...
Jan 28, 2021
U.S. House will bring budget resolution to floor next week: Pelosi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives' Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said the House will take its first steps next week toward passing a new coronavirus aid bill when it debates budg...
Jan 28, 2021
A new White House under Biden: Discipline, diversity, dogs and social distancing
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the morning of Jan. 20, hours before Joe Biden arrived at the White House as the 46th U.S. president, a clear plexiglass shield was erected at...
Jan 28, 2021
‘Robust’ COVID-19 aid bill debate to begin in Senate next week: Sen. Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate next week will begin debating a coronavirus aid bill and will proceed even if Republicans are not on board, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday...
Jan 28, 2021
Biden economic nominee says will work to stop Americans “falling through the cracks”
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The deep economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic gives the United States an opportunity to rebuild a more equitable economy, President Joe Biden's nominee...
Jan 28, 2021
