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Blinken Calls For ‘United’ NATO Stance on Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine
In a Sunday phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden told Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States and its allies would "respond decisively" should Russia further invade Ukraine.
Judge Issues Stay Against Vaccine Mandate for Navy Seals Seeking Religious Exemption
The judge said 'there is no military exclusion from our Constitution'
Teachers Unions Across Country Cite COVID Surge to Demand Halt to In-Person Learning
Teachers unions in states like Connecticut, Massachusetts and Illinois have pushed for a return to remote learning
Antonio Brown’s Meltdown May Cost Him More Than Spot on the Bucs
Bruce Arians said after the incident that Brown was 'no longer a Buc'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Filmed Maskless at Packed Florida Bar
AOC has faced criticism for vacationing in Florida while New York faces a record surge in COVID-19
Biden’s Court Picks Face Fierce GOP Opposition
Most Republicans have voted for only a handful of the 40 judicial picks confirmed by the Senate this year, with a GOP senator voting on average for fewer than five nominees, according to a Hill review of the votes.
White House Briefing Room Capacity to be Reduced Amid COVID-19 Surge
The WHCA has for weeks been urging reporters working out of the White House to take a rapid COVID-19 test if possible before coming to the building, and to wear a high-quality mask like an N95.
More Than Half of U.S. States Will Raise Their Minimum Wage in 2022, But Employers Are Hiking Pay Faster
“We were a leader in pushing for a $15 minimum wage, but now we have to move the ball forward and farther. It’s overdue for $18,” Sanberg told the Los Angeles Times.
IRS Says Income from Stolen Goods and Illegal Activities Must Be Reported on Taxes
The IRS says bribes and kickbacks must also be reported
Biden Mocked for Celebrating Historic 2021 Economic Record
Biden failed to cite which analyst made the claim, leading to some users to mock the president's claim