Biden on Wednesday ordered a “pause” on all wall construction within a week, one of 17 executive orders issued on his first day in office, including six dealing with immigration… MORE
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Judge says Amazon won’t have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won’t be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app… MORE
Pelosi vows action on impeachment trial: ‘We must do it’
House Democrats are pushing for a quick impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the riots at the Capitol, arguing a full reckoning is necessary… MORE
Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
The 10 orders signed by Biden are aimed at jump-starting his national COVID-19 strategy to increase vaccinations and testing… MORE
Judge: NY lawsuit seeking NRA’s dissolution can go forward
A New York judge on Thursday denied the National Rifle Association’s bid to throw out a state lawsuit that seeks to put the powerful gun advocacy group out of business… MORE
US jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to ongoing job cuts in a raging pandemic… MORE
Biden revives US support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat
The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe… MORE
Woman accused of helping steal Pelosi laptop freed from jail
A Pennsylvania woman facing charges that she helped steal a laptop from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the attack on the U.S. Capitol will be released from jail… MORE
Democrats gaining Senate control as new members take oath
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate… MORE
Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, immigration
In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden has signed executive orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfill campaign promises… MORE
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