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Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Meta looking for 'sweetheart deal' with Trump: FTC chair
Outgoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan suggested Tuesday that Meta and other companies facing antitrust lawsuits from the agency might be looking for “sweetheart deals” from the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Dem Rep. Bera ready to meet Republicans '50-yard-line,' and even '40-yard-line' since they're in majority
Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) said on Monday he is ready to meet Republicans “at the 50-yard-line” and even at “the 40-yard-line” due to them being “in the majority.” “So, the American public clearly ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
GOP Homeland Security chair: Drone bill a top priority in next Congress
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said a bill empowering local authorities to take down drones is a “number one” priority in the next Congress. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress certified election because it was ‘right thing to do,’ says House Jan. 6th Committee Dem
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss the certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and the continued impact of the January 6th insurrection. Rep. Lofgren ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Police union endorses Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi
The nation’s largest police union endorsed Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, ahead of her confirmation hearings in the Senate. In a letter to the Trump transition team ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
O'Malley touts endorsements of current, former Congressional Black Caucus members in DNC chair bid
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Monday touted the endorsements of current and former Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members in his Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair bid. “I am ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes
Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Wikler picks up key endorsement in DNC chair bid
Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler received a key endorsement from Michigan Democratic Party chair Lavora Barnes on Monday in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
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Martin O'Malley snags DNC chair endorsements from current and former Black members of Congress
Four prominent current and former Congressional Black Caucus members endorsed Martin O’Malley's bid to chair the Democratic National Committee on Monday as the contest heads into the home stretch.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
She was the first ever female Welsh Lib Dem to hold ministerial office at Westminster.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Michigan QB Warren reveals he tore ACL in bowl
Michigan quarterback Davis Warren revealed that he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the Wolverines' 19-13 victory over Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
The DNC needs a tech and media leader, not just another politician
Democrats have an opportunity today to find our way back and build a party that is better, stronger, more resilient and ready to win in 2028 and beyond.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with ...ABC News - Jan. 5 -
Unable to overcome its size disadvantage, USC fades late in loss to Michigan
Desmond Claude finishes with 19 points and seven rebounds but fouls out at a critical time late in the game as USC men's basketball loses to Michigan 85-74.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
GOP lawmakers hit Biden for awarding Medal of Freedom to Soros, Clinton
Republican lawmakers slammed President Biden for giving the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to billionaire philanthropist George Soros and former Secretary of State Hillary ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Bipartisan lawmakers renew push for legislation supporting Georgia against Russian interference
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass legislation supporting Georgia, touting it as one of the best and first examples of bipartisan unity of the new Congress. Reps. Joe ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Will Trump's endorsement be enough for Mike Johnson to remain House speaker?
Mike Johnson may face Republican resistance in his quest to retain the House speakership. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson's bid. CBS News' Taurean Small and Ed ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Homeland Security Chair Mark Green provides updates on New Orleans attack
Homeland Security Chair Mark Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, where an ISIS-inspired driver killed 14 and injured dozens before being killed by ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress
The class of 2024 brings a new cast of characters to Capitol Hill for the second Donald Trump administration as Republicans officially take control of Congress.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Whip list: Lawmakers to watch in Friday’s Speaker vote
Around a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel on Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Former GOP lawmaker: DOGE should focus on fixing Congress
Former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) penned a Thursday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal urging Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to initially focus their push to cut government spending on Congress if ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Lawmakers react to terrorist attack, Johnson awaits House speaker vote
Lawmakers are reacting to the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. This comes as the House prepares to vote for a new speaker and as a new Congress ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach
Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
The solicitor general’s misguided endorsement of state-driven climate lawsuits
U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar has urged the Supreme Court to allow climate lawsuits, such as one brought by Honolulu, to proceed under state tort law, despite past federal precedent and ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Louisiana state lawmaker on New Orleans truck attack and how city is responding
Louisiana State Rep. Delisha Boyd joined CBS News to discuss the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans and how her community is reacting to it.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned the “evil” driving attack in New Orleans, in which a truck plowed through the crowds on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Ten ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Biden briefed on New Orleans attack, spoke to mayor about federal support
NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports that President Biden has been briefed after a car drove into a crowd in New Orleans and has spoken to the mayor of the city to offer support as the investigation ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker
President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Showdown over House Speaker after Trump endorses Johnson
Even though President-elect Trump has endorsed him, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a showdown over whether he will continue in the role. A vote is scheduled in the House on Friday. NBC News' Gabe ...NBC News - Dec. 31 -
CALIFORNIA’S FENTANYL FIGHT: Lawmakers V. Grieving Parents
One of the hardest-fought political battles in 2024 happened inside California's Capitol between a group of grieving parents who lost their kids to fentanyl… and a handful of powerful California ...CBS News - Dec. 30