Tag: United States Politics and Government

Fact-Checking Kevin McCarthy’s 8-Hour Speech

Representative Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California and the minority leader, mounted his…

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Biden Nominates Two New U.S.P.S. Board Members

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday nominated two new members to the…

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Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Is a Big Success

Joe Biden came to the White House at a pivotal moment in…

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Kevin McCarthy Speaks for More Than Eight Hours to Delay a House Vote

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California early Friday concluded a marathon…

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Wisconsin Republicans Push to Take Over the State’s Elections

Republicans have seized in particular on a March 2020 commission vote lifting…

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Biden’s Supreme Court Commission Shows Interest in Term Limits

WASHINGTON — The most complete look yet at the ongoing work of…

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U.S. Is ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics, Biden Says

WASHINGTON — President Biden said on Thursday that the United States was…

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SALT Deduction That Benefits the Rich Divides Democrats

WASHINGTON — A plan by House Democrats to reduce taxes for high…

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Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

WASHINGTON — House Democrats, increasingly confident that they have the support to…

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