PinkMonkeyBirdU.S. Politics Democracy on the Brink Rolling Stone - Andy Kroll WASHINGTON — In the coming weeks, the battle over democracy’s future in America will hit a boil. On one side is a group that looks at the last …
PinkMonkeyBirdLinda Thomas-Greenfield Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador Associated Press - MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Linda Thomas-Greenfield was confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday, a victory for the Biden administration as it seeks to reengage with the world body after four...
PinkMonkeyBirdMerrick Garland Merrick Garland draws sharp contrast with William Barr by saying 'it is plain to me' that systemic racism exists in US verified_publisherCNN - By Christina Carrega(CNN) — Judge Merrick Garland was asked to define systemic racism, implicit bias and racism during the first day of his Senate confirmation hearing on Monday, and his answers laid out a stark contrast...
PinkMonkeyBirdHealth Why President Biden can't make states vaccinate teachers — or anyone else NBC News - By Alex Seitz-WaldThe federal government's power goes only so far, especially when it comes to public health. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden wants to vaccinate teachers to speed school reopenings, but more than half states...
PinkMonkeyBirdU.S. Politics HHS pick says pandemic is top job, but agenda is broader Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary nominee Xavier Becerra told senators Tuesday that confronting the coronavirus pandemic will be his first priority if confirmed, but he also pledged to expand health rein...
