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AP FACT CHECK: Trump clings to his core election falsehoods

WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump clung to his core election falsehoods in his first post-presidential speech, wrongly blamed wind power for the catastrophic power failures in Texas and revived a variety of the baseless claims that saturated his time in …

What’s behind controversy over Indian-American White House budget pick

Neera Tanden, director of the Office and Management and Budget (OMB) nominee for U.S. President Joe Biden, during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington on Feb. 9, 2021. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo …

Alejandro Mayorkas Confirmed as First Immigrant Secretary of Homeland Security, Loves Mahaneh Yehuda

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a 56-43 vote, against a poignant opposition from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell asking Republicans to vote against the confirmation. Mayorkas is …

Prevention Through Deterrence: The Guiding Strategy of U.S. Immigration Enforcement

The criminalization of migration, the detainment of undocumented bodies, and the militarization of artificial borders, have become normalized pillars of U.S. immigration enforcement. Guided by deterrence theory, policymakers across the political spectrum …

Senate Confirms Alejandro Mayorkas to Lead Department of Homeland Security

The Senate voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, the same day that President Joe Biden plans to sign executive orders to build on his efforts to undo former president Donald Trump’s restrictive …

Neera Tanden risks becoming the first cabinet-level casualty of the Twitter age.

LiveUpdated  Feb. 25, 2021, 6:39 p.m. ET Feb. 25, 2021, 6:39 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: On Wednesday night, Ron Klain, the White House chief of staff, went on television to proclaim that the Biden administration was still “fighting our guts out” …

White House Fights for Neera Tanden’s Confirmation

LiveUpdated  Feb. 25, 2021, 4:37 p.m. ET Feb. 25, 2021, 4:37 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: On Wednesday night, Ron Klain, the White House chief of staff, went on television to proclaim that the Biden administration was still “fighting our guts out” …

'A reckoning is near': America has a vast overseas military empire. Does it still need it?

MANAMA, Bahrain – After weeks at sea, hundreds of young Americans shed their military uniforms for baseball caps and T-shirts and poured forth from the main gates of the heavily fortified U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet base, a major hub for U.S. naval forces …

Fight over Neera Tanden's nomination not over yet, White House says

California Republican Party Chair Jessica Miller Patterson and Rep. Byron Donalds R-Fla., weigh in on 'Fox News @ Night' Press secretary Jen Psaki signaled Thursday the Biden White House isn't giving up yet on the fight over Neera Tanden to …

Joe Biden to put Neera Tanden in another post should her nomination fail

The Biden administration will find another role for Neera Tanden, the president’s pick for budget director, should her controversial nomination fail in the Senate, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said on Wednesday. Klain said President Joe Biden is …

Andrew Cuomo allegations ‘abhorrent and heartbreaking,’ require independent probe, NY state Democrat says

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day … Cuomo allegations ‘abhorrent and heartbreaking,’ require independent probe, New York state Democrat says A Democrat serving in the New York state Assembly …

Neera Tanden nomination vote postponed by Senate panels

President Biden’s nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the White House budget office was on the brink of collapse Wednesday in the first major stumble of his young administration. The White House vowed to fight for Ms. Tanden, but two Senate panels postponed …

WH won't give up on Neera Tanden as confirmation votes are postponed: 'Need more time to assess it'

Joe Biden isn't backing down on embattled budget nominee Neera Tanden as two Senate committees postponed votes on her confirmation – and the Government Affairs Committee Chairman said Democrats 'need more time to assess it.' 'We are …

Democratic senator Joe Manchin says he WILL vote for Biden's Interior pick Deb Haaland

Joe Manchin announced Wednesday he will vote to confirm Representative Deb Haaland for secretary of the Interior Department after claiming last week he was undecided over her nomination. 'With respect to Representative Haaland and her confirmation …

White House asked if Neera Tanden offered to pull her OMB nomination

​White House press secretary Jen Psaki ​continued to dance around questions about Neera Tanden’s nomination to run the Office of Budget and Management Wednesday as reporters asked whether she has offered to pull her name from consideration after two Senate …

Biden choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her …

Neera Tanden OMB nomination hanging by a thread as Dems launch ‘full-scale effort’ to find votes

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Democrats are launching a "full-scale effort" to drum up the votes to confirm Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of …

An awkward exchange by top Republicans at the Capitol illustrates their post-Trump reality.

LiveUpdated  Feb. 24, 2021, 2:38 p.m. ET Feb. 24, 2021, 2:38 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: Most administrations start with a burst of activity, but the frenetic action on Capitol Hill this week represents something different — a preview of what to …

Tanden faces new hurdles in Senate confirmation

By Darlene Superville and Alexandra Jaffe | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House is standing by President Joe Biden’s choice of Neera Tanden to lead the White House budget office, even as she faced new hurdles Wednesday after two Senate committees …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

Pelosi Statement on Senate Parliamentarian Ruling on Minimum Wage

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate parliamentarian ruling on the minimum wage:   “The ruling from the Senate parliamentarian is disappointing, because raising the …

Floor Speech on the Equality Act

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which will extend federal anti-discrimination protections for …

USTRHT MOVEMENT SUPPORTS LEGISLATION CREATING A NATIONAL TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION

Rep. Lee , Sen. Booker reintroduced legislation creating national TRHT Commission to jettison racism and build racial equity in communities across the country. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the …