Tag: Donald Trump
Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks...
Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as...
Biden to fight climate change in a new way
Joe Biden is preparing to deal with climate change in a way no U.S. president has done before – by mobilizing his entire administration...
Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed" as he took the...
Statehouse to be quiet on Inauguration Day amid security concerns
PROVIDENCE – While Inauguration Day will welcome a new president in Washington, D.C., with the swearing in of Joseph Biden as the nation’s 46th...
Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol in bid to overturn election
WASHINGTON (AP) – A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning...
Trump relents, signs COVID relief, averts federal shutdown
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal...
Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments...
Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep...
Fear of heftier estate tax has R.I.’s wealthy worried
The potential of higher taxes on gifts and estates after Democrat Joe Biden enters the White House in January is giving a lot of...
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