Democrats revolt over ‘biological’ wording in women’s history museum bill
House Democrats unanimously rebelled against legislation Thursday directing the construction of a new women’s history museum on the National Mall. Democrats sought to defeat the bill after Republicans limited the institution to biological women and excluded transgender individuals. The measure came up short in a vote of 204-216 after a handful of conservative GOP lawmakers […]
Fox News Poll: Voters see welfare fraud as common, still mostly favor protecting benefits over crackdowns
As federal authorities continue to crack down on welfare fraud, the latest Fox News survey finds voters are concerned about program abuse, but still also want to protect access for legitimate recipients. The survey was conducted before the Department of Justice announced charges against 15 defendants on Thursday in the ongoing Minnesota welfare fraud investigations, […]
Dakota Access Pipeline Can Keep Operating With Added Safeguards
The Dakota Access oil pipeline can keep operating under stricter environmental and safety conditions, the Army Corps of Engineers said on Thursday, dealing a blow to Native American tribes and environmental groups that have long opposed the project over risks to a key water supply.
‘Late Show’ Host Colbert Bowing Out
“The Late Show” frontman Stephen Colbert was set to host the final edition of the 33-year-old U.S. cultural institution on Thursday night, after it was canceled by CBS over what some said was lagging profits and others tied to the network’s courtship of President Donald…
Dow Rises 270 to Close at New 50,288 Record High
Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index closed slightly higher after Thursday’s choppy session as oil prices finished lower and investors hoped for a Middle East peace deal even as the U.S. and Iran appeared to take directly opposing stances over Tehran’s uranium stockpile…[#item_full_content]
Trump Allies Line Up for $1.8 Billion DOJ Fund
At least four prominent allies of President Donald Trump and one cable news network have publicly signaled interest in tapping the Department of Justice’s new $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, three days after DOJ created it to settle Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit …[#item_full_content]
Feds Charge 15 in $90 Million Minn. Medicaid Autism Scam
Federal criminal charges were filed Thursday in Minnesota against 15 individuals involved in what officials described as the largest Medicaid autism fraud case ever brought by the Department of Justice, with an alleged $90 million stolen from the program.[#item_full_content]
Russia: Will Support Cuba as US Tightens ‘Noose’
Russia will continue supporting Cuba as the island faces mounting economic difficulties and pressure from the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.[#item_full_content]
NATO Says Alliance Strong as WH Pulls Troops From Europe
European allies of the United States believe they still have a strong relationship even after the Trump administration pulled troops from bases on the continent.[#item_full_content]
Trump admin pushes back on ‘slush fund’ attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies
The Trump administration says the $1.778 billion Justice Department “Anti-Weaponization Fund” will compensate Americans unfairly targeted by politicized federal investigations on a “case-by-case” basis, pushing back on critics who have portrayed the program as a taxpayer-funded payout for Jan. 6 rioters and Trump allies. Heated dispute over the fund centers on who will ultimately benefit […]
