U.S. Places New Sanctions on Russia

Actions are in response to cyberattacks and election interference. On Thursday, President Biden announced that new sanctions would be put in place on Russian nationals. White House Press…

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U.S. Military to Build Facilities in Norway

Norwegian parliament must approve agreement. On Friday, the U.S. government and Norway signed an agreement that will let the United States build military facilities at three Norwegian airfields…

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Vice President to Make First Foreign Trip

Will travel to Mexico and Guatemala. Vice President Harris announced on Wednesday that she would be traveling to Mexico and Guatemala within the next few weeks. This would…

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Spring Snowstorm Headed for New England

In Central Rockies and High Plains, snow also continues. The National Weather Service said a strengthening storm system is moving offshore bringing heavy coastal rainfall, wind and inland…

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No Vote on Packing Court, Speaker Says

She prefers to wait on the report from the president’s commission. The Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Jerry Nadler of New York, had proposed increasing the…

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Legislators Try to Get Vote on Born Alive Bill

A discharge petition would force the House to consider the measure. Lawmakers are trying to force a vote on legislation that would put in place requirements for the…

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President to Address Congress April 28

Invitation extended by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. President Biden has accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s invitation to address a joint session of Congress on April 28. This will be…

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Senate Introduces Asian-American Protection Bill

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act seeks to address rise in anti-Asian-American violence.  On Wednesday the Senate formally introduced the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to the floor. Following a leadership…

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State Department Names Diversity, Inclusivity Officer

Former ambassador to Malta named to fill new post. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has been named by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to be the department’s first chief diversity officer,…

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President Announces Troop Withdrawl from Afganistan

Sets September 11 as deadline for end of nation’s longest conflict. On Wednesday, President Biden announced that he had directed the Defense Department to formally withdraw all American…

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