Новости за 09.03.2021

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is among a group of House GOP lawmakers leading the charge for election reform. They're calling on state legislatures to implement a series of changes that would ensure the voting process is safe and secure in every state.

Yet another woman came forward accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) of sexual harassment, and is reportedly a current staffer. That's according a bombshell report by the Albany Times Union on Tuesday.

A Kentucky election reform law received bipartisan support to enhance resident voter access and ballot security.

Maryland businesses can operate at full capacity starting this week. Gov. Larry Hogan (R-Md.) announced on Tuesday that capacity limits for restaurants, bars, retail and gyms will be lifted starting Friday at 5 p.m.

House Democrats are set to reintroduce a measure which would seek to limit the transfer of military gear to local law enforcement.

An American physician said the U.S. is on track to overcome coronavirus and finally reopen. In an interview over the weekend, former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb asserted a resurgence of COVID-19 is unlikely despite reports of so-called "new strains."

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced legislation to permanently ban the use of congressional earmarks after Democrats announced a plan to revive the process. One America's John Hines spoke with Lee about the issue and has more from Washington.

Joe Biden's pick for one of the top positions in the Justice Department has apologized for past remarks about GOP lawmakers.

The House received the American Rescue Plan and is slated to hold a vote Wednesday morning.

GOP lawmakers have condemned the COVID relief bill, asserting it focuses on a far-left agenda and not American families.

Republicans are refusing to give up the fight to protect the integrity of U.S. elections. In a letter Monday to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) called on states to pass strict election reform laws. His calls were echoed by three ranking House Committee members.

The Honest Elections Project released a new report detailing efforts to build the U.S. election systems back into one that all Americans can trust. One America’s John Hines spoke with Jason Snead, the executive director of the project, to learn more.

The Senate passed its version of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package and sent it back to the House for approval. On Wall to Wall, Greta spoke with economist Stephen Moore about the bill.

A recent New York Fed survey shows inflation pressures mounting in the U.S. economy. On Wall to Wall, Greta spoke with economist Stephen Moore about signs of inflation.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he wants to continue polices that will make America strong. During an interview on Sunday, he stressed the best way forward for the Republican Party is a party influenced by President Trump.

Bill Gates has reportedly been linked with a Chinese company U.S. officials are now calling a national security risk for nearly a decade. According to reports Monday, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has worked extensively with BGI Genomics since 2012, which was formerly known as the Beijing Genomics Institute.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called for a taxpayer-funded bailout for all student debts up to $50,000 . In a tweet Monday, the New York Democrat pushed Joe Biden to issue an executive order to cancel student debt.

The Senate is sending the American Rescue Plan to the House of Representative with the lower chamber planning to schedule a vote this week. On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) predicted the House would move forward with passing the bill Tuesday or Wednesday.

The State Department recently reiterated its opposition to the Maduro regime, which continues to illegally hold onto power in Venezuela. On Monday, the department said it's focusing on helping the Venezuelan people to hold free and fair elections as well as ensure human rights in their country.

Hundreds of nurses are on strike in Massachusetts after failing to reach a staffing level agreement. On Monday, nurses with the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) went on strike in Worcester after a failed agreement on staffing levels and pay with St. Vincent Hospital owners Tenet Health Care.

Officials in the Hawaiian island of Maui issued evacuation orders after heavy rains caused a dam to be in danger of imminent failure.

As Congress looks to finalize passing the nearly $2 trillion COVID relief package, questions surround who exactly will be receiving a stimulus check.

A second former Trump administration official is running for an open house seat in Texas. Sery Kim, who served as assistant administrator in the Office of Women's Business Ownership at the Small Business Administration announced her candidacy on Monday.

The recall Gavin Newsom petition in California has garnered 1.5 million signatures. Organizers believe the petition could reach a total of 2 million signatures by its deadline of March 17.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) said lawmakers will have to try and impeach him if they want him out of office, and it appears they're heading in that direction.