Politics
Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say
Pharmacists in all 50 states are now allowed to give childhood vaccinations under a new directive aimed at preventing future outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases.
How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick
When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholms presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history.
Postmaster general to appear before Senate over mail delays
Backlash mounting, President Donald Trump's embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will appear Friday before the Senate to testify on mail delivery delays and service changes that lawmakers and others are warning could imperil the November election.
Trump administration defends Homeland Security leadership
A nonpartisan congressional watchdog's finding that the two top officials at the Department of Homeland Security are legally ineligible to hold their posts is erroneous and should be withdrawn, a Trump administration official said Monday.
Former CIA officer charged with giving China classified info
A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI has been charged with spying for China, including by disclosing secret tradecraft and information on sources to intelligence officers, according to a court documents unsealed Monday.
Karnataka Congress 'Patronised' Radical Outfits, Alleges Former Minister R Roshan Baig
Baid's charges was dismissed by Charamarajpet Congress MLA BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, who sought to turn the tables on him,hinting the former had an understanding with the SDPI and was trying to distance himself from the outfit now.
White House's Meadows says he accepts Harris eligible for VP
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Sunday he accepts that Sen. Kamala Harris is eligible to serve as vice president, rejecting a false and racist conspiracy theory that President Donald Trump had promoted.
NCP Leaders Rajesh Tope, Praful Patel Downplay Sharad Pawar's Censure of Parth
Maharashtra Public Health Minister Tope said the Pawar family is united, while Patel, a Rajya Sabha member, said the issue was a closed chapter. Parth is the son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the NCP president's nephew, Ajit Pawar.
India Overcame Past Challenges, Will Do So Again: Mamata Banerjee on Covid-19 Crisis
On the eve of the country's 74th Independence Day, she said people should wear masks and maintain physical distance while hoisting the Tricolour.
BJP’s Curious Move to Test Gehlot Strength as Numbers Show Congress Sitting Pretty
The BJP’s decision is a well-thought out strategy to dis-entangle itself from the Congress’ internal feud amidst a growing perception of backing Pilot camp in toppling Gehlot government.
Varun Gandhi Plans to Table Bill in Parliament for Registration of All Adult Indians as Organ Donors
The private member's bill proposes to make it compulsory for a citizen turning above 18 years of age to be registered as an organ donor unless an objection notice is filed by the person.
Rajasthan Govt Will Complete its 5-year Term Under Gehlot's Leadership, Says Pilot Camp MLA Vishvendra Singh
The former tourism minister also said he is a worker of the Congress party and will fulfill any responsibility given to him.
Gehlot Says Ready to 'Move On' But Gives Cold Shoulder to Pilot 72 Hours Since Cong Announced Truce
In order to manage the situation, the Congress high command on Thursday sent senior leader KC Venugopal, who has been communicating with Gehlot and Pilot.
Clause 6: Assam Assembly has to Ratify the Definition of an Assamese, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Centre has no role to play at present but has already taken the preliminary step of setting up the Delimitation Commission, Sarma told newsmen here.
Congress Must Hold Elections if Rahul Gandhi Not Ready to Pick Up Reins Again, Says Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor said that while the return of Rahul Gandhi would be a popular outcome, it is unfair to expect interim president Sonia Gandhi to continue to bear the burden indefinitely.
Constraints gone, GOP ramps up effort to monitor voting
Since 1937, the state of Pennsylvania has had strict rules about who can stand in polling stations and challenge the eligibility of voters. The restrictions are meant to curb the use of poll monitors long sent by both parties to look out for voting mishap...