Jan 26 Harris swears in Janet Yellen as treasury secretary By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Yellen became the third of President Joe Biden's Cabinet nominations to win Senate approval on a vote of 84-15 late Monday. All of the no votes came from Republican senators. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Secretary of Commerce nominee Gina Raimondo testifies in Senate confirmation hearing By Kevin Freking, Mike Schneider, Associated Press If confirmed, as expected, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, would be responsible for promoting opportunities for economic growth domestically and overseas. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: Putin condemns protests supporting jailed opposition leader In our news wrap Monday, Russia's President Vladmir Putin condemned mass protest in support of jailed opposition leader Alexi Navalny, President Biden suggests that the nation could soon vaccinate 1.5 million people a day against COVID-19, Dominion Voting Systems is… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 6:09 What is driving the disparities in vaccine distribution? There have been more than 40 million Pfizer and Moderna vaccine doses delivered around the U.S. thus far, with more than half of those administered. But while the pace has increased, the rates of vaccination vary widely by states and… Continue watching
Jan 25 Portland, Oregon, mayor decries ongoing protest violence By Sara Cline, Associated Press The mayor, who was reelected in November, has been targeted before by left-wing demonstrators, including some who smashed windows and set fires inside his condo building. Continue reading
Jan 25 California proposal would extend eviction protections through June By Adam Beam, Associated Press To be eligible for that protection, tenants must sign a "declaration of hardship" that they they have been impacted by the pandemic and must pay at least 25% of their rent due between Sept. 1 and Jan. 31. Continue reading
Jan 25 White House adding sign language interpreter for briefings By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press It marks a shift from the Trump administration, which had only sporadic press briefings and didn't include an interpreter until late in President Donald Trump's term. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watchdog investigates if DOJ officials tried to overturn election By Associated Press Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Monday that the investigation will probe allegations concerning the conduct of former and current Justice Department officials but will not extend to other government officials. Continue reading
Jan 25 California lifts coronavirus stay-at-home orders and curfew statewide By Associated Press The order had been in place in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, covering the majority of the state's counties. Continue reading
Jan 25 U.S. will make up for 4 years of lost action on climate, Kerry says By Associated Press Kerry said the Biden administration is working to announce its own more ambitious target for cutting emissions soon. Continue reading