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Joe Biden Handily Defeats Donald Trump In Hawaii Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020

Joe Biden Handily Defeats Donald Trump In Hawaii

A Democratic victory for president and the U.S. Senate could mean real policy changes for issues that affect Hawaii like climate change and money needed for infrastructure and affordable housing.

‘Rank Hypocrisy,’ Patsy Mink And The Confirmation Of Amy Coney Barrett Cory Lum/Civil Beat

‘Rank Hypocrisy,’ Patsy Mink And The Confirmation Of Amy Coney Barrett

Hawaii’s senators warned of a bleak future in which partisanship rules Washington after Republicans confirmed President Donald Trump’s latest Supreme Court nominee in the midst of an election year.

Hawaii Democrats Work To Flip The US Senate, Retain The House Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Democrats Work To Flip The US Senate, Retain The House

The latest filings from the Federal Election Commission show how the majority of the state’s federal delegation has worked to help Democrats retake control of Washington.

Former VP Joe Biden Endorses Kai Kahele For Congress Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Former VP Joe Biden Endorses Kai Kahele For Congress

The Hawaii state senator has secured a lot of endorsements since announcing his intention to replace U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Congress.

Tulsi Gabbard Is Refocusing Her Military Career In California Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Tulsi Gabbard Is Refocusing Her Military Career In California

After 17 years, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is leaving the Hawaii Army National Guard for a new unit on the mainland.

Sen. Mazie Hirono: Barrett Confirmation ‘Hypocritical And Illegitimate’ CSPAN/2020

Sen. Mazie Hirono: Barrett Confirmation ‘Hypocritical And Illegitimate’

The Hawaii senator joined her Democratic colleagues in warning the public about the potential loss of their health insurance should Amy Coney Barrett be named to the U.S. Supreme Court.

AOC Calls Out Tulsi Gabbard For Pushing False Voter Fraud Story Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

AOC Calls Out Tulsi Gabbard For Pushing False Voter Fraud Story

UPDATED The Democratic congresswoman from New York said that Hawaii鈥檚 representative owes their colleague, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, an apology.

Navatek CEO Warned Workers Of ‘Draconian Consequences’ If They Slacked Off During Pandemic Courtesy: Hawaii News Now

Navatek CEO Warned Workers Of ‘Draconian Consequences’ If They Slacked Off During Pandemic

Now, Martin Kao faces federal charges of bank fraud and money laundering for allegedly bilking the coronavirus relief program of $12.8 million.

Gabbard Calls For Charges Against Edward Snowden To Be Dropped

Gabbard Calls For Charges Against Edward Snowden To Be Dropped

This isn’t the first time the Hawaii congresswoman has urged the federal government to dismiss its case against the whistleblower.

Prominent Hawaii Defense Contractor Arrested For CARES Act Fraud Courtesy: Hawaii News Now

Prominent Hawaii Defense Contractor Arrested For CARES Act Fraud

Martin Kao is a prolific political donor whose company, Navatek LLC, has received millions of dollars in federal contracts.