If confirmed by the Senate, the nominees would run offices in the District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington state… Continue Reading
First openly transgender Olympians are competing in Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee has allowed transgender athletes to participate at the Olympics since 2004, but until this year, none had done so openly. … Continue Reading
With virus surge, US to keep travel restrictions for now
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised Americans against travel to the United Kingdom this past Monday given a surge in cases there.… Continue Reading
O’Connor & Company 07.26.21 / ESPN’s Andy Pollin, Zia Tompkins, Joe diGenova, Bethany Mandel, Matt Bonesteel, Glenn Youngkin, Liz Matory
Governors pin hopes on full vaccine approval as cases climb
The governors of Arkansas and Ohio — where cases and hospitalizations are climbing — have appealed publicly in recent days for full approval… Continue Reading
Unlikely partners Pelosi and Cheney team up for Jan. 6 probe
When Nancy Pelosi raised a glass to Liz Cheney, it was the most unlikely of toasts.… Continue Reading
Groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure
Organizations representing long-term care facilities on Friday urged lawmakers working on a bipartisan infrastructure plan to avoid dipping into COVID-relief funds to help pay for the roughly $600 billion in new spending sought for the public works buildout.… Continue Reading
Dems renew questions about FBI background check of Kavanaugh
FBI Director Christopher Wray responding to longstanding questions from Democrats, disclosed in a letter late last month that it had received more than 4,500 tips as it investigated the nominee’s past … Continue Reading
Osaka lights cauldron at Tokyo opening ceremony
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, ending the flame’s long journey from Greece to these delayed Olympics.… Continue Reading
Cleveland’s baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians
Owner Paul Dolan said last summer’s social unrest, touched off by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, spurred his intention to change the name.… Continue Reading
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