Stephen Loiaconi
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US births continue to decline as experts warn of economic implications
The number of children born in the United States declined for the sixth straight year in 2020 as fertility rates hit record lows, and experts say the coronavirus pandemic is likely to exacerbate those trends this year as young adults grapple with rising costs and economic uncertainty. According to provisional estimates released Wednesdayby the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, births… → Read More
Biden to lay out ambitious agenda to divided nation in first address to Congress
When President Joe Biden delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, he will outline an ambitious and expensive agenda to a deeply divided nation still grappling with the ramifications of a wave of public health, economic, and social crises. "It's really meant to be a guidepost for the next year and an update for the American people in a very high-profile way,"… → Read More
'Help is on the way': Biden promises guidance, money for reopening schools
As President Joe Biden launches his national coronavirus response strategy, educators and experts are hopeful the new administration can provide a path to reopening for school districts that are still operating partly or entirely remotely, even though the danger posed by the pandemic is unlikely to recede anytime soon. “Help is on the way,” Biden said at a White House event Thursday. → Read More
Members of Congress face backlash as they get priority for scarce vaccine
Members of Congress flooded social media over the weekend with photos of themselves receiving the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, touting its safety and efficacy, but the prioritization of lawmakers sparked debate over how the government is deploying limited resources in a national public health crisis. Officials aim to deliver the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine to 20 million people by… → Read More
As coronavirus relief debate drags on, some push for new round of stimulus checks
With time running out to pass another coronavirus relief package this year, congressional leaders scrambled Friday to work out a compromise, as likelihood dimmed that the bill would include another round of direct stimulus checks that many Democrats, and even some Republicans, have sought. → Read More
Trump's 'wild week' of impeachment and deal-making may set 2020 agenda
“This has been a wild week,” President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Friday, and it may also prove to be a pivotal one for the future of his presidency. Trump's 'wild week' of impeachment and deal-making may set 2020 agenda (Sinclair Broadcast Group) → Read More
Republicans say re-electing Trump is 'an absolute necessity' in 2020
President Donald Trump officially launched his re-election campaign in Orlando Tuesday night, and Republicans in Washington embraced his argument Wednesday, making a full-throated case for four more years of Trump. “I think its an absolute necessity we re-elect this president,” said Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, citing the strength of the economy and the Trump administration’s progress in… → Read More
'The American people paid for this report': Lawmakers impatient for full Mueller report
Although Republicans and Democrats are divided on what exactly Congress should do now that special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election is complete, there was a bipartisan consensus among many House lawmakers Wednesday that the American people should see as much as possible of Mueller’s report as soon as possible. → Read More
House Republicans defend their votes on Trump's emergency declaration
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. , acknowledged Wednesday it is “unlikely” the Republican-led Senate will pass a resolution opposing President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border with a majority large enough to overcome a promised veto, but the vote would still send a significant message to the president and the public. → Read More
After State of the Union, lawmakers losing confidence on border security deal
Republicans said Wednesday President Donald Trump made a persuasive case for his border security plans in his State of the Union address, but they warned part of the government could shut down again next week if Democrats are not open to a compromise. “The only way to solve those shutdowns is to have he leaders of both parties, both institutionsgo sit down with the White House and work out a… → Read More
National treasure Betty White celebrates 97th birthday
Twitter users who saw Betty White’s name trending Thursday morning were relieved to learn the actress and comedian is not only still alive but celebrating her 97th birthday. Birthday wishes for the “Golden Girls” star poured in as fans recalled some of her most memorable moments from her decades as a pop culture icon. A friend told Closer Weekly recently that White planned a lowkey party to mark… → Read More
'Work it out like adults': Lawmakers urge Trump, Dems to negotiate on border security
President Donald Trump’s first primetime Oval Office addressed appeared to have changed few minds on Capitol Hill as a partial government shutdown over border wall funding continued into its 19th day. “I thought the president did a good job,” said Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas. “He laid out his argument for why we need border security and the humanitarian crisis that actually is down there. He… → Read More
'Bipartisanship in the best sense of the word:' First Step Act passage draws praise
As Congress continues to bicker over budgets and border walls, lawmakers and criminal justice advocates are taking an opportunity to celebrate a moment of bipartisanship in Washington with the passage of the First Step Act. “This is one of those good news stories where all the pieces came together during this holiday season,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. The Senate passed the bill by a vote… → Read More
Senate eyes short-term spending bill, but border wall battle continues
As the Senate made efforts to back down from the precipice of a partial government shutdown with a short-term continuing resolution Wednesday, it remained unclear how, when, or even if President Donald Trump will be able to fund a wall along the nation’s southern border. “I would have much preferred we got an agreement to fully fund those remaining agencies through the end of the fiscal year,… → Read More
Finger-pointing, waning optimism on Capitol Hill after Trump clashes with Dems
Despite a disastrous meeting between President Donald Trump and top Democrats Tuesday, lawmakers in both parties said Wednesday they remain hopeful that a partial government shutdown can be averted. “I still think there is a great chance we can avoid a partial government shutdown with an agreement,” Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn. , said. In an Oval Office argument with Senate Minority Leader… → Read More
Despite midterm losses, House Republicans optimistic for lame-duck session
With less than seven weeks left in 2018, House members returned to Washington this week eager to get back to work as they begin to adapt to the shift in power brought on the midterm elections. Democrats gained more than 30 seats last Tuesday, and they could pick up a few more as the remaining votes are tallied in some races, and new members have begun orientation. → Read More
As Canada legalizes marijuana, advocates in U.S. debate drug's risks
As Canadians flood into government-run marijuana dispensaries this week, advocates for recreational cannabis use are hoping America’s northern neighbor legalizing the drug will fuel momentum for more widespread acceptance in the U. S. “Canada is setting a strong example for how to end marijuana prohibition at the national level and replace it with a system of regulated production and sales that… → Read More
Trump seeks more stop-and-frisk in Chicago, but experts see little impact
As President Donald Trump again set his sights on violent crime in Chicago Monday, criminal justice experts questioned how big of an effect the policies he called for could have on a city where police are already touting significant drops in murders and shootings. “I know the law enforcement people in Chicago, and I know how good they are. They could solve the problem if they were simply allowed… → Read More
Trump to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Florence next week
President Donald Trump plans to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Florence next week, the White House confirmed Friday. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump will travel south to the region early or mid-week "once it is determined his travel will not disrupt any rescue or recovery efforts. " Trump was active on Twitter Friday morning sharing posts from federal and state agencies managing… → Read More
NYU’s free med school offer stirs debate over student debt
The New York University School of Medicine’s announcement Thursday that it will now offer free tuition could save its current and future students hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans, but there is some debate among experts about whether the goal is to → Read More