Nation Dec 20 Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations that affected millions of customers Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed consumers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applied overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.
World Dec 19 Kurdish forces seize Islamic State militant in Syria as part of joint raid with U.S. A Kurdish-led group in Syria says its fighters with U.S. help have arrested a wanted militant with the Islamic State group that continues to stage attacks in the region.
Politics Dec 19 Jan. 6 committee alleges funds raised by Trump to overturn 2020 election used to sway witness testimonies Former President Donald Trump used his efforts to overturn the 2020 election to raise "hundreds of millions of dollars" from online donors, some of which was used to hire lawyers or offer employment to witnesses coming before the House select…
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: U.S. Capitol Police chief testifies in Senate Rules Committee oversight hearing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger testified Monday during a Senate Rules Committee oversight hearing as the House Jan. 6 committee recommends the Justice Department brings criminal charges against Trump and his allies.
Politics Dec 19 Influx of migrants causes Texas mayor to declare state of emergency The mayor of a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency over concerns about the community's ability to handle an anticipated influx of migrants across the Southern border.
Politics Dec 19 Biden condemns rising antisemitism at White House Hanukkah reception President Joe Biden is condemning growing antisemitism in remarks for a Hanukkah reception at the White House that will include a menorah lighting and blessing.
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: State Department applauds UN biodiversity agreement The Biden administration applauded an agreement reached at a U.N. conference early Monday that represents a significant effort to combat the growing biodiversity crisis.
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: White House says an end to Title 42 doesn't mean an open border Since the pandemic began, the United States has been using a public health rule designed to limit the spread of disease to expel asylum-seekers on the southern border.
Nation Dec 19 Fortnite maker Epic Games to settle FTC case, pay $520 million in penalties and refunds Video game company Epic Games is paying a total of $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints involving children's privacy and methods that tricked players into making purchases.
World Dec 19 UN head says climate plans 'falling woefully short,' urges action to avoid catastrophe The head of the United Nations on Monday urged world leaders to take "credible" new action to curb climate change, warning that efforts so far fall short of what's needed to avert catastrophe.