Chicago TribuneU.S. Senate Stimulus check updates: White House seems averse to Senate power play to hike the minimum wage Chicago Tribune - ALAN FRAMWASHINGTON — The White House seemed reluctant Thursday to pursue a Senate procedural power play to preserve Democrats’ bid to hike the minimum wage, as lawmakers awaited a decision by the chamber’s parliamentarian...
Chicago TribuneYogananda Pittman Capitol Police heeded Jan. 6 attack warnings, were overwhelmed and outnumbered by rioters, police chief says Chicago Tribune - MICHAEL BALSAMO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and NOMAAN MERCHANTWASHINGTON — Lawmakers pressed the acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Thursday to explain why the force wasn’t prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists even though officials had compiled specific,...
Chicago Tribune ‘Trash stalking’ picks up as coronavirus pandemic results in an abundance of valuable garbage Chicago Tribune - Kimiko de Freytas-TamuraNEW YORK — On the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it was chandeliers, a Tiffany bracelet and a vintage velvet chair with silver-colored rams’ heads. In Jackson Heights in Queens, it was a Korean wedding...
Chicago TribuneCivil Rights House passes Equality Act, expanding LGBTQ protections, but Senate fight awaits Chicago Tribune - KEVIN FREKINGWASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation...
Chicago TribuneVaccination Biden marks 50M vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office, on track to exceed 100 day distribution goal Chicago Tribune - ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON — Days after marking a solemn milestone in the pandemic, President Joe Biden is celebrating the pace of his efforts to end it. On Thursday, Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth...
