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U.S. House Votes To Condemn QAnon Conspiracy Theory: ‘It’s A Sick Cult’
The bipartisan resolution has no force of law but puts the House on record for the first time condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theory the fringe movement promotes. Continue Reading U.S. House Votes To Condemn QAnon Conspiracy Theory: ‘It’s A Sick Cult’
What A Positive Coronavirus Test Means For President Trump’s Health
President Trump and the first lady have contracted the coronavirus. At 74, Trump could be at risk of developing serious complications from the virus. Continue Reading What A Positive Coronavirus Test Means For President Trump’s Health
President Trump And First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19
The positive test result followed Trump’s announcement on Fox News Thursday night that White House aide Hope Hicks had tested positive for the coronavirus. Hicks is a close associate of the Trumps. Continue Reading President Trump And First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19
Thankful, They Are: Western Firefighters Get Baby Yoda Morale Boost From Oregon Boy’s Gift
A Facebook page called “Baby Yoda fights fires” has been documenting his journey and spreading joy far beyond the fire lines. More than 30,000 people and counting are following the page as he travels from crew to crew. Continue Reading Thankful, They Are: Western Firefighters Get Baby Yoda Morale Boost From Oregon Boy’s Gift
United And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They’re Now On Furlough
“To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back,” United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire. Continue Reading United And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They’re Now On Furlough
Savanna’s Act, Passed By House, Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
Sarah Deer, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and University of Kansas professor, discusses the measures to strengthen investigation procedures and why it’s taken so long to address the issue. Continue Reading Savanna’s Act, Passed By House, Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
Washington Officials, Employees Respond To Report Boeing Will Move 787 Production To SC
Boeing is expected to announce this week that it will consolidate 787 Dreamliner assembly in South Carolina, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move would be a major blow to the company’s Everett workforce. Continue Reading Washington Officials, Employees Respond To Report Boeing Will Move 787 Production To SC
Senate Approves Spending Stopgap, Hours Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
The legislation passed hours before current funding levels are set to expire. With government funding resolved it’s unclear whether both chambers can come together on a coronavirus relief package. Continue Reading Senate Approves Spending Stopgap, Hours Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
First Presidential Debate Proceeds With Taunts, Interruptions And Little Substance
The presidential race has been remarkably stable for weeks, despite the historic crises that have battered the country this year, including a pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans and a reckoning over race and police brutality. With just five weeks until Election Day and voting already underway in some key states, Biden has maintained a lead in national polls and in many battlegrounds. Continue Reading First Presidential Debate Proceeds With Taunts, Interruptions And Little Substance
Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Recording Will Be Released, Kentucky Attorney General Says
“The Grand Jury is meant to be a secretive body,” Attorney General Daniel Cameron says in a statement. “It’s apparent that the public interest in this case isn’t going to allow that to happen.” Continue Reading Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Recording Will Be Released, Kentucky Attorney General Says
In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools, Students And Families Struggle With Distanced Learning
Across the country as American schools struggle with whether to reopen or stay virtual, many rural districts are worried their students will fall even further behind than their city peers. Continue Reading In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools, Students And Families Struggle With Distanced Learning
President Trump Dismisses New York Times Report That He Paid Little To Nothing In Federal Taxes
President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times, which also says he’s fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million. Continue Reading President Trump Dismisses New York Times Report That He Paid Little To Nothing In Federal Taxes
