Tag: United States government
In Illinois, Biden to push money for families and child care
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is turning his focus to pitching his proposed investments in families and education, using a visit to a community...
Nebraska COVID-19 cases jump to 456 last week
OMAHA, Neb. — The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Nebraska jumped last week, but the rate of new cases remained below the national...
Latest hack to test Biden’s vow for consequences for Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would “deliver” a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the latest ransomware attacks targeting American...
UK court allows US to appeal denial of Assange’s extradition
LONDON — Britain’s High Court has granted the U.S. government permission to appeal a decision that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be sent to...
Democratic US Senate candidate Cheri Beasley raises $1.3M
RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley of North Carolina raised nearly $1.3 million in little more than two months since she...
US senators wrap up talks in Mexico on migration issues
MEXICO CITY — A delegation of five U.S. senators wound up two days of talks Tuesday with Mexican officials on migration and cross-border issues....
US finalizes ban on Belarus travel over forced landing
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department issued a final order Tuesday that blocks most travel between the United States and Belarus, underscoring Washington's concern about...
Iraqi militia commander vows to avenge deaths in US strike
BAGHDAD — The leader of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia has vowed to retaliate against America for the deaths of four of his men in...
As leaders hunt Biden budget deal, every Dem has leverage
WASHINGTON — In a crucial moment for congressional Democrats, leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy the party’s rival moderate and...
Hunt for Capitol attackers still on 6 months after Jan. 6
The first waves of arrests in the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol focused on the easy targets. Dozens in the pro-Trump mob openly...