Politics

Thomas Parker

Aug 14
1 min

Biden picks Harris for VP

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has selected Senator Kamala Harris of California to be his running mate.

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New York sues NRA, wants to shut it down

Thomas Parker

Aug 7
2 min

New York sues NRA, wants to shut it down

New York's attorney general is suing the National Rifle Association, arguing that years of corruption demands its dissolution.

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As John Lewis is eulogized, Obama calls for change

Thomas Parker

Jul 31
2 min

As John Lewis is eulogized, Obama calls for change

Former President Barack Obama gave an address during the funeral for the late Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Thursday.

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White House and Senate GOP reach tentative agreement to spend $1 trillion on aid

Thomas Parker

Jul 24
1 min

White House and Senate GOP reach tentative agreement to spend $1 trillion on aid

Republicans announced a tentative agreement with the White House to spend an additional $1 trillion on pandemic relief.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces cancer recurrence

Thomas Parker

Jul 17
1 min

Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces cancer recurrence

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, age 87, said on Friday that she is undergoing chemotherapy to treat a resurgence of cancer.

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Speaker Pelosi rejects White House's $1 trillion pandemic relief package limit

Thomas Parker

Jul 10
2 min

Speaker Pelosi rejects White House's $1 trillion pandemic relief package limit

House Speaker Pelosi rejected the White House's idea that Congress should spend under $1 trillion on a fifth virus relief bill.

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Joe Biden shares ideas on policy, virus response

Thomas Parker

Jul 3
2 min

Joe Biden shares ideas on policy, virus response

Biden laid out a plan to deal with the coronavirus that would feature a no-expenses-spared federal approach.

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Thomas Parker

Jun 26
2 min

House Democrats want to make DC a state

Democratic representatives in the House are poised to pass a bill that would make Washington, DC the nation's 51st state.

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Amy Klobuchar drops out of Biden's VP contention

Thomas Parker

Jun 19
2 min

Amy Klobuchar drops out of Biden's VP contention

Klobuchar said on Thursday that she should not be considered as a potential VP for Biden and that he should choose a "woman of color."

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GOP selects Jacksonville, FL for convention keynotes

Thomas Parker

Jun 12
2 min

GOP selects Jacksonville, FL for convention keynotes

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced that Jacksonville will host a series of Republican National Convention keynote events in August.

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Republican Senator says she is "struggling" on whether to back Trump

Thomas Parker

Jun 5
2 min

Republican Senator says she is "struggling" on whether to back Trump

Senator Murkowski of Alaska said on Thursday that she is "struggling" to decide whether she would support President Trump in November.

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New York Governor Cuomo under fire for high virus deaths

Thomas Parker

May 29
3 min

New York Governor Cuomo under fire for high virus deaths

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that he is responsible for management of the state as scrutiny regarding his policies increases.

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Thomas Parker

May 22
1 min

Politicians clash on fiscal policy

Senate Majority Leader McConnell said this week that Congress may need to pass additional legislation to support the economy.

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List of officials who sought to 'unmask' Flynn includes Biden

Thomas Parker

May 15
2 min

List of officials who sought to 'unmask' Flynn includes Biden

Top Obama administration officials requested to "unmask" the identity of Michael Flynn during the presidential transition period.

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Justice Department dismisses case against Michael Flynn

Thomas Parker

May 8
2 min

Justice Department dismisses case against Michael Flynn

The Department of Justice said it will drop all charges against retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a former member of the Trump administration.

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Joe Biden denies sexual assault allegation from former staffer

Thomas Parker

May 1
1 min

Joe Biden denies sexual assault allegation from former staffer

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden addressed a sexual assault charge from a former member of his staff Friday, denying her claim.

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Congress passes another $500 billion virus bill

Thomas Parker

Apr 24
2 min

Congress passes another $500 billion virus bill

This week the House and Senate passed a nearly $500 billion interim coronavirus relief bill, the fourth of its kind.

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President Trump temporarily suspends immigration to the United States

Thomas Parker

Apr 24
1 min

President Trump temporarily suspends immigration to the United States

President Trump announced that the United States would close its borders to immigrants in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Thomas Parker

Apr 14
2 min

Obama endorses Biden for president

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden for president on Tuesday, one day after Bernie Sanders gave his support to Biden.

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Senator Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign

Thomas Parker

Apr 8
2 min

Senator Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign

The one-time frontrunner for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination suspended his campaign on Wednesday.

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