This post was originally published on this siteWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki denied that the Biden administration has “lost control” of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday when pressed by a reporter who pointed out the rise of issues related to the omicron coronavirus variant. President Biden routinely promised on the campaign trail that he […]
Schumer targets filibuster reform to pass voting rights legislation
This post was originally published on this siteSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., kicked off the new year with another effort to blow up the Senate filibuster to pass federal voting reform legislation. Schumer said Monday the Senate will “debate or consider changes to Senate rules on or before” the Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Jr. […]
North Korea holds political conference as Kim marks 10 years in power
This post was originally published on this siteNorth Korea opened a key political conference Monday to review past projects and discuss new policies amid the pandemic and a diplomatic deadlock with the United States. The official Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un presided over a plenary meeting of the Central […]
Biden’s Supreme Court panel votes to take ‘no position’ on court-packing
This post was originally published on this siteGood morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day … Biden Supreme Court commission votes to send president report taking ‘no position’ on court-packingThe Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of approving its […]
Christmas gift idea: This coffee company helps veterans, first responders, and more
This post was originally published on this siteDuring an appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Saturday morning, a number of leaders of American-based companies that are producing American-made products shared their wares just in time for Christmas shopping this year — and all of these products are noteworthy. And guess what? You may have […]
Biden pledge to ‘shut down the virus’ questioned as president predicts winter COVID-19 spike
This post was originally published on this sitePresident Biden’s previous promises to “shut down the virus” have slowly been walked back after the discovery of the omicron variant, with the president saying the United States will need to “beat it back” before we “shut it down.” Biden routinely promised on the campaign trail that he […]
UK experiences new normal amid pandemic while neighboring countries see COVID surges
This post was originally published on this siteThe bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections. Meanwhile in London, couples sip mulled wine at a seasonal market near the River Thames, full-capacity audiences fill the […]
Supreme Court to hear Texas abortion law arguments on procedural elements of challenges
This post was originally published on this siteThe Supreme Court has agreed to expedite and hear procedural elements of two challenges to Texas’ new anti-abortion law, which effectively bans most abortions after six weeks. One case is the Department of Justice’s challenge against the Texas law, and the other is by an organization called Whole […]
Manchin says he offered to become independent if Dems found him ’embarrassing,’ never considered joining GOP
This post was originally published on this siteSen. Joe Manchin said Thursday that he never considered leaving the Democratic Party as a tactic in negotiations over his party’s spending plans, as Mother Jones reported this week, but that he instead discussed becoming an independent to avoid embarrassing other Democrats. “The only thing that was ever […]
Army vet, Senate candidate Jake Bequette says it’s ‘shocking’ Biden admin trying to ‘move on’ from Afghanistan
This post was originally published on this siteU.S. Army veteran, former NFL player and Arkansas Senate primary candidate Jake Bequette said it is “shocking” to him that the Biden administration and Democrats have “tried to move on” from the “crisis” in Afghanistan, slamming officials for “attempting to legitimize a murderous regime.” Bequette, during an interview with Fox News, reacted to the news […]