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Published
April 21, 2021

Garland announces sweeping Minneapolis police probe after Chauvin verdict

Three other ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be tried together starting Aug. 23.
Published
April 19, 2021

Biden administration weighing how to respond after verdict in Chauvin trial

Plans are still fluid with a possible presidential address being considered.
Published
April 19, 2021

Biden administration orders agencies to stop using controversial phrase ‘illegal alien’

The term was common during former President Donald Trump’s administration, turning up frequently in statements and news releases.
Published
April 19, 2021

Rift between Republicans, corporate America creates opening for Biden’s tax plan

White House officials have argued to corporate executives that the tax hikes are necessary to fund large investments in public infrastructure that the business sector has long sought.
Published
April 16, 2021

Sanctioned Russian IT firm was partner with Microsoft, IBM

The clients of Positive Technologies also include the FSB, a successor to the KGB that 'cultivates and co-opts criminal hackers' who carry out ransomware and phishing attacks, the Treasury Department says.
Published
April 16, 2021

After outcry, White House says Biden will increase refugee cap in May

The president had earlier Friday left in place his predecessor’s historically low cap of 15,000 refugees for this fiscal year, triggering a backlash from Democratic lawmakers and resettlement agencies.
Published
April 13, 2021

Biden, lawmakers pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William 'Billy' Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor.
Published
April 13, 2021

U.S. to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

The date is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country.
Published
April 13, 2021

Biden raises concerns with Putin about Russian military in Ukraine

The White House says the president made it clear that Russia must 'de-escalate tensions.'
Published
April 12, 2021

Biden to tap Trump foes for immigration posts amid border surge

Biden has selected Chris Magnus, the police chief from Tucson, Ariz., to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection.