Tag: United States government
US drops Trump plan for more biometric data on immigrants
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday withdrew a Trump-era proposal to expand the amount and types of biometric data collected by U.S. immigration...
EXPLAINER: How activists target CDC vaccine tracking system
<p>Once, getting vaccinated was all but routine. But since the heightened public awareness around the new COVID-19 vaccines, it’s a different story. Now, it...
NASA’s new chief big on climate, hedges on 2024 moon landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying the agency's workforce, but hedging on whether the U.S. can...
Army trainee waives bond hearing in school bus hijack case
<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. — An Army trainee has waived his first chance to appear in court on dozens of charges related to allegations he held...
NJ paying $1.3M to consultant to advise on women’s prison
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey taxpayers are on the hook for about $1.3 million dollars in fees to a criminal justice consultant to help...
Stefanik’s rise toward leadership job irks conservatives
<p>WASHINGTON — Conservatives in and out of Congress are expressing opposition to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ny-state-wire-liz-cheney-capitol-siege-government-and-politics-7ab83561d3c708f2786bf0f545eb782f">Rep. Elise Stefanik</a> ’s rise toward House Republicans' No. 3 leadership...
EXPLAINER: How activists target CDC vaccine tracking system
Once, getting vaccinated was all but routine. But since the heightened public awareness around the new COVID-19 vaccines, it’s a different story. Now, it...
Former acting Defense chief to testify on Jan. 6 response
<p>WASHINGTON — Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is scheduled to testify next week about the Pentagon's role in responding to the deadly Jan....
Army trainee waives bond hearing in school bus hijack case
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An Army trainee has waived his first chance to appear in court on dozens of charges related to allegations he held...
Appeals court: Ex-US Rep Brown should get new trial
<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A federal appeals court ordered a new trial on Thursday for former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, once a powerful Florida Democrat.</p>
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