A group of Senate Democrats reiterates their concerns over the Pentagon’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, citing a spate in cases in July. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark EsperMark EsperRand Paul hits Biden over Iraq: He ‘will continue to spill our blood and treasure’ Overnight Defense: House …
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The Senate on Thursday passed a gigantic defense policy bill that prompted a veto threat from President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump says he would feel comfortable sending his son and grandchildren to school in person. Cafeteria worker on White House grounds tests positive for COVID-19: Reports Republicans will begin revealing the …
Read More »Pelosi and Blumenaur Condemn Trump’s “Atrocious Abuses of Power” Against Oregon Protesters
President of the house Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi, Blumenaur condemns Trump’s “egregious abuse of power” against Oregon Graham protesters over Lewis’ death: “He lived a consistent life” Trump says he is “saddened” to learn of John Lewis’s death MORE (D-Calif.) And Rep. Earl Blumenaur (D-Ore.) Released a joint statement Saturday night …
Read More »ACLU Files Suit for Federal Agents in Portland
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Friday against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Marshals Service after agents deployed to quell the protests in Portland, Oregon. The ACLU lawsuit seeks to prevent federal police from dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, or using physical force …
Read More »The Democratic senator will present a bill that requires social distancing on flights after flying a full plane
Senator Jeff MerkleyJeffrey (Jeff) Alan Merkley QAnon Scores Victories, Creating Republican Issue The Democratic senator will introduce a bill requiring social distancing on flights after flying a crowded plane. (D-Ore.) Announced on Friday that it intends to introduce a bill banning the sale of intermediate seat tickets on flights while …
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