Biden administration not mandating COVID vaccines for White House staff, Psaki says
The Biden Administration is not mandating COVID-19 vaccines for White House staff, press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Judge: St. Louis Chief Prosecutor’s Office ‘Abandoned Its Duty’
Kim Gardner, the first black woman to be elected St. Louis’s circuit attorney, has neglected her duties according to former employees, city residents, and a circuit court judge. “Kim Gardner is a poor excuse…
AP Poll: Most Unvaccinated Unlikely to Get Shots
A new poll shows that most Americans who haven’t been vaccinated against the coronavirus say they are unlikely to get the shots. About 16% say they probably will get the vaccine. Most also doubt…
Republicans Accuse Surgeon General of ‘Colluding With Big Tech’
A group of Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have accused Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy of “colluding with Big Tech” by working with social media companies to combat misinformation…
Jovenel Moïse funeral: Haiti president’s hometown holds ceremony amid violence
The body of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was returned to his hometown Friday for a private funeral amid heavy security following violent protests and fears of political volatility in the Caribbean nation.
New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia over rising coronavirus cases
New Zealand on Friday suspended its quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks due to a growing COVID-19 cluster in Sydney.
Gallup Poll: 31 Percent of Americans Want Immigration Decreased
A new Gallup poll of Americans reveals a nation almost evenly split over whether to decrease or increase immigration. The poll revealed: 33% say they want immigration increased, while 31% want it…
Firefighters End Search and Rescue at Surfside Condo Collapse
Firefighters have ended their mission in clearing debris from the collapsed Surfside condo building Friday, officials said, while police and forensic specialists continue their work to identify human remains in the disaster.
Confederate Bust Moved From Tennessee Capitol Building
The bust of a Confederate general and early Ku Klux Klan leader that had been prominently displayed inside the Tennessee Capitol for decades – over objections from Black lawmakers and activists – was removed from its pedestal Friday.
House Freedom Caucus calls on McCarthy to attempt to remove Pelosi as speaker
The House Freedom Caucus on Friday called on GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to move to oust Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi as House speaker in a longshot effort that reflects the partisan rancor simmering on Capitol Hill.