GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate.
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DOJ charges Texas billionaire in $2 billion tax fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors charged Texas billionaire Robert Brockman with a $2 billion tax fraud scheme in what they say is the largest in the US.
First lady: Son Barron had coronavirus, but no symptoms
By Darlene Superville
First lady Melania Trump said her and the president’s son, Barron, tested positive for coronavirus, but had no symptoms.
Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate plan nixed
President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden will compete for TV audiences in dueling town halls tonight.
President Trump signs temporary government funding bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, averting the possibility of a government shutdown.
President Trump promotes health care ‘vision’ but gaps remain
President Trump on Thursday launched what aides termed a “vision” for health care heavy on unfulfilled aspirations in North Carolina.
Illinois, too, prepares for Breonna Taylor announcement
Illinois Gov. put the state’s national guard in a “state of readiness” in anticipation of KY’s AG announcement on charges for Taylor’s death.
Fires raise fight over climate change before President Trump’s visit
Fires raise fight over climate change before President Trump’s visit to California as the wildfires continue in the West Coast.
Hundreds mourn St. Louis police officer shot in line of duty
Hundreds of mourners have gathered to lay to rest a Missouri police officer who was fatally shot in the line of duty.
Hurricane Laura death toll in Louisiana rises to at least 25
Two more deaths tied to Hurricane Laura were reported Saturday, bringing the storm’s total death toll in the state to at least 25.
