Basil John
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Washington, DC, United States
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Lawmakers call for Santos to step aside amid investigations
Despite the scandal over lies and exaggerations he told during his campaign, George Santos (R-N.Y.) is slated to be sworn into the 118th Congress. → Read More
White House announces six week campaign to boost COVID vaccination
With the holiday season and family gatherings just around the corner, the Biden administration is kicking it into high gear, to get COVID-19 boosters out. → Read More
Rejected rail contract could lead to strike and economic hit in a few weeks, negotiations continue
If a resolution isn’t reached soon, Americans could see a strike in two weeks. → Read More
Former President Donald Trump announces 2024 run
This announcement comes a week after many of the candidates he backed lost during the midterms. → Read More
DC lawmakers react after 3 killed in UVA shooting
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said this is another example of how gun violence is still alive in the U.S. → Read More
Senate race tight between Fetterman and Oz
The race is tight for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat. → Read More
House votes to ban semi-automatic weapons; see which NC reps supported bill
WASHINGTON (AP/WGHP) — On the last day before starting a 45-day recess, House Democrats rushed a vote to ban assault weapons. The bill, titled the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, cleared the chamber in a 217-213 vote. The bill was co-sponsored by 207 Democrats, including the following North Carolina representatives: Alma Adams (12th district) G.K. […] → Read More
Suspect arrested in shootings of homeless people in NYC, DC
Less than 24 hours after the mayors of NYC and D.C. called for help hunting down this suspect, he was found and arrested. → Read More
Governors call on president to help the country move past the pandemic
Governors from across the country are calling on President Joe Biden to help them move the country beyond the pandemic. → Read More
Officials and experts worry about COVID-19 and kids, hopeful for vaccine soon
Federal officials say the belief that kids are safe from COVID-19 is wrong. → Read More
Infrastructure package reaches stalemate between progressive and moderate Democrats
Progressive and moderate Democrats are at a stalemate on how to proceed with President Biden's infrastructure package. → Read More
Military leaders face tough questions from senators on Afghanistan withdrawal
Top officials with the U.S military were in the hot seat as senators questioned them about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. → Read More
Pentagon pushes to make COVID vaccines mandatory for all service members
"We're seeing an uptick in cases, uptick in hospitalizations across the force, as we are in the country." → Read More
NC woman charged with murder after stabbing daughter, deputies say
A Hendersonville woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of her 5-year-old daughter Sunday morning, the Hendersonville County Sheriff's Office said. → Read More
Lawmakers examine possibility of Washington D.C. becoming a state
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Could Washington D.C. become the 51st state? Lawmakers are examining if it is possible. “DC residents are American citizens,” New York Congresswoman Caroline Maloney said. Maloney says residents of Washington D.C. should get the recognition and representation they deserve. “This legislation would fulfill the promise of democracy for more than 712,000 Americans […] → Read More
Latest COVID relief framework includes billions of dollars for high-speed broadband
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The new COVID relief compromise is gaining traction on Capitol Hill and 10 billion dollars will pay for a public/private partnership to improve Americans’ internet service “I say this as somebody who spent longer in the wireless industry than I have in politics. We can provide some of that much need relief,” […] → Read More