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Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘far from over,’ White House chief of staff says

Sunday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain is warning that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is "far from over," despite the claim by Moscow that they are retreating from Kyiv and surrounding areas."I think there's a lot of evidence that Putin is simply... Read More.

Some Republicans continue to push for ‘decertification’ of 2020 election

Saturday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While many mainstream Republicans look toward making waves in the midterm elections, some are still clinging to the past.After GOP Rep. Mo Brooks' recently confessed that former President Donald Trump repeatedly urged Brooks to "rescind" the results of the 2020 presidential campaign, some... Read More.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces campaign for Congress

Saturday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former GOP vice president candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will run for Alaska’s at-large Congress seat vacated by the late Rep. Don Young, she announced on her Facebook page Friday."Today I’m announcing my candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing Alaska,"... Read More.

Republicans frustrated with GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn over unsubstantiated sex, drug claims

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republicans on Capitol Hill appeared frustrated with the weeklong controversy sparked by Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who made unsubstantiated claims in a recent interview that some of his colleagues invited him to sex parties and used cocaine."It's pretty clear to me that Madison must... Read More.

Buttigieg unveils stricter fuel economy standards for U.S. vehicles

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- New cars in the U.S. will need to meet stricter fuel economy standards, the Biden administration announced Friday.The rule will require passenger cars, trucks and vans produced for the model year 2026 to average 49 miles per gallon, the Department of Transportation said.... Read More.

California panel vote to limit reparations makes eligibility difficult to prove, narrows slavery’s impact, experts say

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- A California task force’s decision to limit reparations for slavery to people who can trace their lineage to free and enslaved Black people living in the U.S. during the 19th century has drawn criticism from task force members and experts who say... Read More.

Biden administration says it will lift Title 42 restrictions along the southern border

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it is officially ending Title 42, the controversial policy implemented by the Trump administration restricting migrants from coming into the country under the auspices of a public health emergency.The policy was first enacted at... Read More.

House passes legislation decriminalizing marijuana

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House of Representatives voted Friday to approve legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and remove criminal penalties for certain cannabis-related offenses by a vote of 220-204.Three Republicans -- Reps. Tom McClintock, Brian Mast and Matt Gaetz -- joined... Read More.

Biden on jobs report: ‘Americans are back to work’

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden touted the nation's economic recovery on Friday while also acknowledging the financial hardships currently intensified by the war in Ukraine."Americans are back to work," Biden said from the White House. "Record job creation. Record unemployment decline. Record wage gains."U.S.... Read More.

House set to pass legislation decriminalizing marijuana

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House is once again poised to pass legislation to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, known as the MORE Act, would remove marijuana from the controlled substances list, leaving it up to states to set... Read More.

Pence releases policy agenda for Republican Party, paving way for 2024 candidacy

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday a multi-pronged policy agenda for the Republican Party, the latest in a series of indicators he's planning to mount a run for the presidency in 2024.Pence sees his "Freedom Agenda" as "focused on the future"... Read More.

Kentucky, Arizona move forward on 15-week abortion bans

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Arizona and Kentucky are moving forward on 15-week abortion bans before a Supreme Court decision in June could decide the fate of the procedure in the United States.In Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law Wednesday after it passed the... Read More.

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Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘far from over,’ White House chief of staff says

Some Republicans continue to push for ‘decertification’ of 2020 election

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces campaign for Congress

Republicans frustrated with GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn over unsubstantiated sex, drug claims

Buttigieg unveils stricter fuel economy standards for U.S. vehicles

California panel vote to limit reparations makes eligibility difficult to prove, narrows slavery’s impact, experts say

Biden administration says it will lift Title 42 restrictions along the southern border

House passes legislation decriminalizing marijuana

Biden on jobs report: ‘Americans are back to work’

House set to pass legislation decriminalizing marijuana

Pence releases policy agenda for Republican Party, paving way for 2024 candidacy

Kentucky, Arizona move forward on 15-week abortion bans

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