Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday became the first of what could be a wave of Republicans from former President Donald Trump’s inner circle to chart a political future, launching her bid for Arkansas governor. The move positions Arkansas as a test of how engaged Trump, who publicly encouraged Sanders to run for governor, will be…… MORE
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John Roberts ducks the spotlight by skipping the second Trump impeachment trial
Chief Justice John Roberts has long been a student of history, but this is one part of history — presiding at the second trial of Donald Trump — he can do without. Roberts won a reprieve from another ordeal with Trump, a man who challenged judicial integrity, declared he could get his way at the…… MORE
Arizona Republicans wrestle with their party’s future
C.J. Diegel scrolled down the Arizona Secretary of State’s website until he saw the box for “no party affiliation.” He clicked it, ending his lifelong registration as an Arizona Republican, in just seconds. Diegel had hoped that his state party, after seeing the US Capitol insurrection earlier this month, would reverse course away from Donald…… MORE
These entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), a labor union representing stagehands, riggers and other crafts people in the entertainment industry, offered the White House Covid-19 Response Team and FEMA…… MORE
Why the Supreme Court didn’t want to hear the Trump emoluments cases and what it means going forward
Early in the Trump administration, a novel dispute arose concerning whether the President had violated the Constitution by illegally profiting from his business ventures while in public office. It triggered a fierce debate about a provision of the Constitution that most lawyers knew little about and laymen couldn’t pronounce: The Emoluments Clause. But on Monday,…… MORE
Pentagon weighs deploying thousands of troops to help Biden reach vaccination target
The Department of Defense is weighing options to assist President Joe Biden’s plan to vaccinate as many as 1.5 million people per day within months. Discussions are taking place about deploying thousands of US troops to help with the vaccination efforts, according to four officials familiar with the talks who said a plan could be…… MORE
Janet Yellen is confirmed as the first female Treasury secretary in US history
Lawmakers confirmed Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary on Monday, making her the first woman in American history to hold the position. As head of the Treasury, she’ll be tasked with shepherding President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan through Congress and overseeing its execution. The plan includes $1,400 stimulus checks, expanded unemployment benefits, and…… MORE
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season
Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep. Justin Humphrey introduced the bill to the Oklahoma legislature earlier this month. The bill reads that the hunting season would be regulated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, which would set annual…… MORE
At least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians
A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said one person was critically injured, while there are four to five non-critical injuries. Vehicles were also struck, according to a news release from the police bureau. “Portland Police began receiving calls about a…… MORE
Apollo CEO Leon Black to step down following review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Leon Black will step down as CEO of Apollo Global Management, the investment firm said, as it also announced that an internal investigation into Black’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein found no wrongdoing. Black will retire by the end of July and will be succeeded by Marc Rowan, a co-founder of the private equity firm, as…… MORE
