The biggest wrinkle in President Biden’s new anti-crime plan is that the same plan didn’t work when former President Clinton tried it nearly 30 years ago.
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Bannon not likely to take stand in contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump adviser Stephen K. Bannon is not expected to take the stand in his criminal contempt of Congress case.
Hunter Biden probe is reaching critical stage, report
A federal investigation into President Biden’s son, Hunter, is reportedly reaching a critical stage as prosecutors weigh whether to bring charges ahead of the midterm elections.
Biden tests positive for COVID, White House says
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing very mild symptoms, the White House announced.
UK clearly overwhelmed by surge in migrant crossings: Report
Britain’s response to growing numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats is poor and officials are clearly overwhelmed on some days, an independent inspection found in a report published Thursday.
GOP slams emerging Biden plan to cancel some student debt
Congressional Republicans slammed President Biden’s consideration of student loan forgiveness as a “giveaway” to highly educated Americans that ignores the underlying costs of college and inflation pressures for struggling Americans.
Biden throws cold water on Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
President Biden doesn’t think House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should visit Taiwan, a sharp break with his congressional ally that signals fears of provoking China.
Senators propose changes to electors law after U.S. Capitol riot
A bipartisan group of senators agreed Wednesday on proposed changes to the Electoral Count Act, the post-Civil War-era law for certifying presidential elections that came under intense scrutiny after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and Don…
House panel to play outtakes of Trump struggling with post-Jan. 6 speech
The House Jan. 6 committee plans to show late Thursday outtakes of former President Donald Trump struggling to complete a recorded speech to the nation on the day after the U.S. Capitol riot.
Biden to pitch $37 billion anti-crime plan in Pennsylvania amid surging gun violence
President Biden will unveil Thursday his $37 billion plan to stem a rising wave of violent crime by adding more police, expanding mental health and job training programs, and cracking down on guns.