Politics & Policy Chicago Spent $281.5 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief on Police Payroll By Mairead McArdle February 19, 2021 The move is drawing harsh criticism from Chicago aldermen and activists.
Politics & Policy Damning Watchdog Report Directly Links Cuomo Nursing-Home Policy to 1,000 Deaths By Mairead McArdle February 19, 2021 Cuomo required nursing homes to accept COVID patients leaving hospitals.
Politics & Policy Lawmakers Recount Cuomo’s Trademark Angry Phone Calls as Nursing Home Backlash Grows By Mairead McArdle February 19, 2021 ‘Anybody who knows the Cuomo administration knows that threats are what they consider their charm,’ one former elected official told Politico.
U.S. Israel Cautions Biden against Rejoining Iran Deal By Mairead McArdle February 19, 2021 Secretary of State Blinken made the announcement during a video meeting with the foreign ministers of Britain, France, and Germany.
White House WH Press Secretary Says Teacher Vaccinations Not Required to Reopen Schools By Mairead McArdle February 17, 2021 ‘The CDC guidelines are guidelines. They are not requirements,’ Jen Psaki said.
White House CNN Anchor Presses WH Spox on Whether All Teachers Need Vaccines to Return to School: ‘It’s Not a Trick Question’ By Mairead McArdle February 17, 2021 ‘I don’t understand why it’s a hard question to answer,’ Berman said.
Politics & Policy Biden Says Goal to Open Schools One Day a Week Was Communication ‘Mistake’ By Mairead McArdle February 17, 2021 After Biden corrected Psaki during his town hall she attempted to clarify the administration’s goals for reopening public schools.
White House WH Press Sec Refuses to Guarantee COVID Relief Won’t Fund Abortion By Mairead McArdle February 16, 2021 Jen Psaki declined to offer any assurance.
Politics & Policy Dem Congressman Sues Trump for Inciting Capitol Riot, Delaying Election Certification By Mairead McArdle February 16, 2021 Rep. Thompson accuses Trump of conspiring with his legal team and right-wing extremists to block the Senate from certifying Biden’s electoral victory.
Elections David Perdue to Challenge Warnock for Georgia Senate Seat in 2022 By Mairead McArdle February 16, 2021 Perdue, 71, lost a bitterly fought Senate runoff election to Democrat Jon Ossoff last month.