California Labor Secretary Julie Su, President Biden’s reported pick to serve as deputy secretary in the US Department of Labor, could face tough scrutiny in the Senate regarding her handling of unemployment claims in the state during the coronavirus pandemic. The Biden administration is expected to announce Su’s nomination this week, and the former civil […]
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[LLODO] Trump’s adult children see Twitter follower count rise after Biden inauguration
Since the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Jan. 20, the adult children of former President Donald Trump have enjoyed a boost in Twitter followers. The social media giant banned the former president from the platform indefinitely just 12 days prior to the inauguration due to what it said was “the risk of further incitement of violence” […]
[LLODO] Arizona Republicans censure Cindy McCain, GOP governor
Arizona Republicans voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP members who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump. The censures of Sen. John McCain’s widow, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Gov. Doug Ducey are merely symbolic. But they show the party’s foot soldiers are focused on enforcing loyalty to Trump, […]
[LLODO] Sarah Huckabee Sanders to announce bid for Arkansas governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is expected to announce her candidacy for governor of Arkansas in the 2022 elections on Monday, Fox News has learned. The daughter of former Gov. Mike Huckabee had been widely encouraged to run by former President Donald Trump since her White House departure in June of 2019. Sanders seeks to […]
[LLODO] Kate Bedingfield: What to know about the White House communications director
Kate Bedingfield, the Biden-Harris White House’s communications director, is an Atlanta, Ga., native. Bedingfield lived near the Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River and grew up playing softball and doing gymnastics. The now 39-year-old graduated from Riverwood High School in 2000 and the University of Virginia in 2004, according to the Northside Neighbor. PSAKI HOLDS WHITE HOUSE PRESS BRIEFING WITH ECONOMIC ADVISER BRIAN DEESE […]
[LLODO] Symone Sanders: What to know about Kamala Harris’ chief spokeswoman
Political strategist and social activist Symone Sanders has been named chief spokesperson and senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris. Sanders, a native of Omaha, Neb., attended and matriculated from Mercy High School and Creighton University. Sanders worked for Girls Inc. of Omaha as their community campaign chair in 2013, according to her LinkedIn and the […]
[LLODO] Florida Gov. DeSantis on COVID-19 vaccine rollout: ‘We’re putting our seniors first’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told “Fox & Friends” his state is prioritizing the senior population as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues. DeSantis also discussed why he ordered the state’s National Guard to return home from Washington, D.C., after outrage over reported treatment of the troops at the nation’s capital. NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS ORDERED HOME BY GOVERNORS […]
[LLODO] Joe Exotic, Assange, Snowden: Here’s who wanted a Trump pardon but didn’t get one
Although former President Donald Trump issued more than 73 pardons and 70 commutations before his departure from the White House on Wednesday, some popular names were not included on the list. Recipients included former White House adviser Steve Bannon, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. TRUMP PARDONS STEVE BANNON, LIL […]
[LLODO] Biden administration targets hunters with regulations on Day One
When Joe Biden enters the White House for his first day as President of the United States, he is set to sign 17 executive actions and orders — many of which review or reverse environmental policy written under President Donald Trump. In a fact sheet released Tuesday to the heads of relevant agencies, titled “President-elect Biden’s […]
[LLODO] Manchin says 14th Amendment ouster should be ‘consideration’ for Sens. Hawley, Cruz
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says removing Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over their objections to the 2020 presidential election results should be “a consideration.” In an interview Friday on PBS’s “Firing Line,” Manchin said the senators‘ insistence on objecting to Pennsylvania’s Electoral College votes even after supporters of President Trump stormed […]