Justice Amy Coney Barrett penned her first Supreme Court majority opinion on Thursday, writing a 7-2 decision that will shield federal agencies from having to disclose certain materials under an exception to the Freedom of Information Act. Barrett’s debut majority opinion came in a case that was the first she heard as a justice, back…… MORE
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Veterans Affairs chief McDonough outlines agency’s vaccination efforts
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough on Thursday outlined the administration’s efforts to vaccinate the nation’s veterans and other work to care for veterans amid the pandemic. Veterans, McDonough said, “have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.” More than 230,000 veterans in the VA’s care have been infected by Covid-19, with 10,605 deaths, but as…… MORE
Texas Gov. Abbott stalled federal offer to test migrants then blamed them for spreading Covid
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is stalling efforts by the Biden administration to provide federal funds for Covid-19 tests for migrants released from custody, a senior Homeland Security official tells CNN. After relaxing state Covid restrictions this week, Abbott alleged, without evidence, that migrants coming into Texas are exposing the state’s residents to the coronavirus. “The…… MORE
US Capitol Police request two-month extension of National Guard deployment in Washington
US Capitol Police have requested a two-month extension of National Guard troop support at the US Capitol which is now under review at the Department of Defense, according to two defense officials. National Guard support was previously scheduled to end on March 12. The Associated Press was first to report the request. Rep. Elissa Slotkin…… MORE
Undocumented immigrant has burden of proof to challenge deportation order, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court ruled against an undocumented immigrant on Thursday who has been living in the United States for more than 25 years but faces deportation because of a misdemeanor conviction in state court. In a 5-3 opinion, penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the court held that Clemente Pereida, who was born and raised in…… MORE
Here’s what we know about the Senate stimulus plan
The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final Senate bill has not been released yet, lawmakers are expected to make two major changes — narrowing eligibility for the stimulus checks and nixing an increase in the federal minimum wage to…… MORE
US Capitol Police chief wouldn’t need approval to request quick reaction force under new guidelines
Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré has briefed senior members of Congress on his independent review of security at the US Capitol and submitted draft recommendations for sweeping changes to bolster protections for lawmakers after the January 6 insurrection, two sources with direct knowledge of his findings told CNN. The review recommends establishing a quick reaction force…… MORE
Democrats’ final effort to pass the $1.9 trillion relief hasn’t been easy. Here’s what happens next.
The last three days have been a frantic rush to the finish line as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces his first big test to keep his caucus — a diverse coalition that includes the likes of West Virginia’s Joe Manchin and Vermont’s Bernie Sanders — in line to support the Covid-19 relief bill. The…… MORE
Senior diplomatic security official removed from Afghanistan role after declaring ‘death of America’ when Trump lost election
The top State Department diplomatic security official in Afghanistan was removed from his role for declaring the “death of America” and making racist comments about Kamala Harris in a post on his Facebook page when President Donald Trump lost November’s presidential election, according to four sources familiar with the matter. “Sad day in American history.…… MORE
Trump election fraud investigation in Georgia enters new phase with grand jury set to be seated
A criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia is set to intensify this week, as a grand jury convenes, offering the local district attorney her first shot at seeking subpoenas for records and interviews. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis made her investigative intentions clear with…… MORE
