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Biden revokes Trump order that cut funding for ‘anarchist’ cities after riots

President Biden this week revoked several executive orders issued by President Donald Trump, including one that called for a review of funding given to so-called “anarchist” cities.

John James: School closures perpetuate 'most racially divided educational system' since Jim Crow era

School closures due to the coronavirus pandemic are going to "set an entire generation back," former Michigan U.S. Senate candidate John James warned on "Fox News Primetime" Thursday.

Here are the three House Republicans who voted for the Equality Act

Three House Republicans broke with their colleagues on Thursday and supported the Equality Act, which conservatives have described as an assault on religious liberty.

Ted Cruz won't travel with Biden on Texas trip following Cancun gaffe

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, will not accompany President Biden on Air Force One during his trip to assist with recovery efforts and survey damage related to destructive winter weather conditions in Texas, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.

RCMP should do more to help those intimidated by China, Lucki says

News/Politics: The RCMP should do more to help those who feel threatened or coerced by foreign governments, including China, to come forward, according to Commissioner Brenda Lucki.

Rachel Levine, HHS assistant secretary nominee, quizzed on missing Pa. nursing home data

Federal judge rules eviction moratorium is unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional, according to court documents.

Biden ignores question on stimulus check promise

President Biden on Thursday ignored a question about the timing of stimulus checks, after promising the American people earlier this year that they would receive $2,000 checks immediately if Democrats won the Senate.

International community should 'banish' Saudi prince over Khashoggi's killing: UN rapporteur

News/Politics: A leading UN expert says the international community needs to take steps against Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince, who is reported to be implemented in an impending United States intelligence report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Mitch McConnell ‘absolutely’ would support Trump if GOP nominee in 2024

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday he would "absolutely" support Donald Trump if the former president won the Republican nomination in 2024.

Pelosi mistakenly refers to Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson as 'Don Johnson'

Pelosi was slamming Johnson, a staunch supporter of former president Trump, for "taking the lead" in the GOP's response to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, when she was told by reporters she made the mixup. 

Rep. Scalise releases timeline of Cuomo's nursing home 'cover-up'

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise released a timeline of the 'Cuomo cover-up' that he said led to thousands of deaths.

Senate parliamentarian rules against including minimum wage in Covid relief bill

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against including the increase in the minimum wage in the Covid relief bill, an aide familiar with the process and two sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell CNN.

Increasing number of unaccompanied children arriving at southern border setting off alarm bells for feds

The growing number of migrant children arriving alone at the US-Mexico border is raising alarm among officials scrambling to find enough space to shelter kids until they're relocated with parents or relatives in the United States.

McConnell says he'll 'absolutely' support Trump in 2024 if he's the GOP nominee

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he would "absolutely" support former President Donald Trump if he became the GOP presidential nominee in 2024, a notable commitment following his recent blistering critiques of the former President.

US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militia structures

The US military struck a site in Syria on Thursday used by two Iranian-backed militia groups following rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks, according to a US official.

House Republicans want Biden administration to provide briefing on NY nursing home scandal

House Republicans are demanding the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services give a briefing on New York’s nursing home deaths after Democrats quashed a push for a bipartisan hearing.

US launches airstrike against Iranian-backed forces in Syria

The U.S. military carried out an airstrike against an Iranian-backed militia stronghold in Syria Thursday, a senior U.S. official told Fox News.

NYT writer Tim Wu appears to delete old tweets as name floated for Biden administration post

Timothy Wu, a Columbia University professor and New York Times contributing writer reportedly set to join the Biden administration’s National Economic Council, appeared this week to have deleted thousands of old tweets as another nominee faced scrutiny over their social media activity.

Biden’s CIA nominee says US colleges should cut ties with China-backed Confucius Institutes

President Biden’s pick for CIA director appeased GOP lawmakers Wednesday after he suggested Confucius Institute programs should be barred from U.S. public schools and universities.