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John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star U.S. Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) along with 10 of their Democratic colleagues urged the federal government to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances. In a letter on to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) Administrator …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden has stated that the United States has chosen a response following a drone strike in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. Although Biden did not reveal specific details about the planned actions, he suggested that the response might occur soon and possibly in multiple stages. …

Robert Downen and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Daniel Miller felt encouraged last week, as fears of a new civil war trended online and a coalition of powerful Republicans coalesced behind Gov. Greg Abbott’s standoff with the Biden administration. As the longtime leader of Texas’ unlikely secessionist movement, Miller …

Jimmy Williams Missouri Democratic Representative Cori Bush is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding allegations of misusing federal funds, particularly concerning her campaign’s spending on security services. This information comes from three sources familiar with the situation. Bush has denied any wrongdoing and emphasized her commitment …

Jimmy Williams Pop megastar Taylor Swift’s possible appearance at the Super Bowl is creating a storm not just on the field but also in the realm of right-wing conspiracy theories. Following her on-field presence after the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game, conservative pundits took to social …

Abraham Kenmore, Florida Phoenix Seeking another slingshot from South Carolina to the White House, President Joe Biden pitched a list of successes to the party faithful with the refrain of “promises made, promises kept.” His speech ended with a simple request: “Vote!” Biden headlined the state Democratic Party’s “First-in-the-Nation Celebration” …

Ariana Figueroa, Arkansas Advocate The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee is gearing up for only the second impeachment in U.S. history of a Cabinet member. The Republican-led committee on Tuesday will mark up articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, for what Democrats say is no …

Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 26 in the case that could significantly curtail access to a prescription drug used for both abortions and miscarriage care. The case centers on when and how patients can access mifepristone, a pharmaceutical the U.S. Food …

Jimmy Williams The Republican-led House is gearing up for a vote this week on a $78 billion bipartisan bill that would expand the child tax credit and introduce a series of tax breaks for businesses. Having received approval from the Ways and Means Committee with a resounding 40-3 vote, the …

  Jimmy Williams A drone attack in Jordan claimed the lives of three U.S. troops over the weekend, prompting a stern response from top U.S. leaders to Iran-backed militants. The attack occurred at the Tower 22 base near the Iraq-Syria border, where U.S. special operations troops are stationed. President Joe …

Julia Conley, Common Dreams A finding by the court-appointed special monitor overseeing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s fraud case in New York placed questions about a loan acquisition—and potential tax evasion—back into the spotlight over the weekend, with a tax attorney saying the Republican appeared to have fabricated the loan. …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden has made a strong commitment to bring a halt to border crossings when the system is “overwhelmed,” contingent on Congress passing bipartisan immigration legislation that grants him emergency authority. In a statement, Biden endorsed an emerging immigration deal in the Senate, emphasizing it as the …

Jimmy Williams A federal jury in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll over $83 million in damages for repeatedly defaming her. The jury, composed of nine individuals, delivered its verdict after three hours of deliberation in federal court. The sizable award …

Jimmy Williams In a significant development, Peter Navarro, a former trade advisor to Donald Trump, has been sentenced to four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee. The sentencing comes after nearly two years of legal proceedings and raises questions about executive privilege and …

Ariana Figueroa, Kentucky Lantern Top U.S. Senate negotiators said Thursday that final details on an immigration policy deal remain under debate in the U.S. Senate, despite outside pressure from GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump to sink any agreement as he makes immigration his central campaign message. The No. 2 Senate …