Carrie Meek, Pioneering 5-Term Florida Congresswoman, Dies at 95
Meek passed away in her Miami home after battling a "long illness," according to a family spokesperson.
First North American Omicron Cases Found in Canada Among Recent Travelers
"Two individuals in Ottawa tested positive for the COVID-19 Omicron variant with recent travel from Nigeria," said the government of Ontario on Sunday.
Bipartisan Pair of Senators Champion Booster Shots as Omicron Threat Looms
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bill Cassidy joined U.S. health officials on Sunday to push booster shots as more countries reported their first cases of the Omicron variant.
Maxine Waters on Greene: 'We Can Expect Anything From This Crazy Woman'
Waters identified Greene as the leader of a small group of pro-Trump hard-right Republicans that she called the "GOP crazy caucus."
Anthony Fauci Says U.S. 'Preparing' to Tweak COVID-19 Vaccine for Omicron
Omicron bears a troubling number of mutations that researchers believe could make it more contagious and possibly even evade vaccines and therapeutics.
Senators Ask Outsiders to Stop Exploiting Parade for Political Purposes
"We are asking anyone considering such action to cease and desist," Wisconsin Senators Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Ron Johnson, a Republican, said in a joint statement.
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Taiwan President Despite Disapproval from China
Five House members arrived in Taiwan Thursday to meet with local officials amid a wider delegation trip to several regions in Asia.
Progressives Urge Biden to Deliver on Promises as Dems Struggle With Base
Democrats are now the underdogs facing a red wave in 2022, and some progressives say that the president must act fast to recapture the support of those who voted for him last year.
Trump Calls on McConnell to Resign as Minority Leader Over Infrastructure
"What a shame," the former president said of McConnell's decision to support the infrastructure bill. "That guy should resign as the leader."
Court Blocks Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate for California Prison Workers
The vaccine mandate would have taken effect January 12, but the stay pauses its enforcement until an appeals hearing that is scheduled for March.
Milwaukee Dancing Grannies Asks for Prayers After Waukesha Parade Tragedy
A car plowed through a Christmas Parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, injuring at least 23 people including children. Police said there were "some" fatalities.
Tlaib 'Fearful' Corporate Dems Manchin and Sinema Will Tank Spending Bill
The Build Back Better Act now heads to the 50-50 split Senate, where Democrats must navigate major challenges with no room for error.
Families With Fully Vaccinated Kids Won't Need Masks on Christmas: Fauci
"Get vaccinated and you can enjoy the holidays very easily. And if you're not, please be careful," said the Biden administration's chief medical adviser, as COVID-19 cases climbed nationally after months of decline.
'Frustrated' GOP Rep. Curtis Wants Voters to Abandon Gaetz, Greene, Boebert
"It stuns me and surprises me that some of the voters still send these people back," said the Utah Republican lawmaker.
Dems Signal Senate to Trim 10% of Spending Bill, 2nd House Vote Inevitable
"The Build Back Better Act as passed by the House is not going to be the same when it comes back to the House after the Senate gets its hands on it," said Rep. Ro Khanna.
Democrats Predict Senate Will Pass Biden's Spending Bill Before Christmas
"We'll work on it, I believe, probably up until Christmas," said Senator Tim Kaine.
WH Comms Chief of Staff Leaves in Second Biden Admin Resignation This Week
White House Communications Chief of Staff Emma Riley announced she's leaving for the Labor Department on Friday.
Rep. Johnson Becomes 16th House Democrat to Retire Ahead of 2022 Midterms
Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson announced Saturday that she won't seek reelection next year. The trailblazing Democrat made history as the first Black woman elected to state public office from Dallas.
House Progressives Demand Student Loan Forgiveness After Spending Bill Win
"Now let's help everyone and cancel at least $50,000 in student loan debt for everyone," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2K Nears 3 Million Signatures
The campaign has drawn more than 2,962,640 signatures as of Saturday, with only about 34,870 new supporters in the past month and 6,000 in the past week.
Florida Lawmakers to Convene in Special Session to Block Vaccine Mandates
"No cop, no firefighter, no nurse, nobody should be losing their job because of these jabs," Governor Ron DeSantis said.
Inflation Will Only Drop by 2022 Midterm Elections If COVID Eases: Yellen
After months of defense rhetoric on rising inflation, the White House is now candidly acknowledging the worsening economic issue that has cursed Biden's presidency.
Democrats Confident House Will Pass $2 Trillion Spending Bill This Week
"The vast majority of this ... has been agreed to by everybody," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Pence Will Run Against Trump on His Base in 2024, Predicts Former Press Sec
"Pence is gonna do it," said Alyssa Farah, who served as press secretary to the VP from 2017 to 2019. "I think he could put up a formidable fight."
Monthly Stimulus Check Petition Stalls in Home Stretch to 3M Signatures
The petition has drawn more than 2,956,600 signatures, with only about 5,000 new supporters in the past week.
Federal Court Denies Appeal by Oklahoma Inmates to Stay Their Executions
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a preliminary injunction request to stay executions for inmates Julius Jones, Wade Lay, Donald Grant and Gilbert Postelle.
Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger Pile on Ted Cruz in Dispute Over Soul of GOP
Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a close ally of Donald Trump, suggested that Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney should join the Democratic Party, sparking a heated intraparty tussle online.
Trump Beats Biden by Double Digits in Iowa Poll on 2024 Presidential Race
The former president drew majority support among likely Iowa voters after testing the presidential waters in the early voting state that he won in 2020.
Trump Slams McConnell Over Plan to Skip Infrastructure Signing Ceremony
Congressional Republicans who helped pass the infrastructure bill remain split over whether to attend Biden's signing ceremony on Monday.
Biden Economic Adviser: 4.4M Workers Quitting in September Is a 'Good Sign'
More than 4.4 million employees left their jobs last month, the highest figure in two decades.