Health Jan 19 U.S. virus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump's final hours The running total of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is nearly equal to the number of Americans killed in World II.
Politics Jan 19 WATCH: Blinken sees Congress as 'partner' on foreign policy In prepared remarks, Blinken said he is ready to confront challenges posed by China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and is committed to rebuilding the State Department after four years of atrophy.
Politics Jan 19 WATCH: Janet Yellen's full opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession, saying the threats of a longer and even worse downturn are too great to cut back on support now.
Politics Jan 19 WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas' full opening statement in Senate confirmation hearing President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security addressed the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol at the start of his Senate confirmation hearing.
Economy Jan 19 Stores drop MyPillow after CEO pushes election conspiracies Both companies confirmed the decision not to carry the brand in their stores Tuesday, but cited flagging sales rather than Lindell's actions or his support for Trump.
Politics Jan 19 McConnell says Jan. 6 Capitol attack was 'provoked' by Trump and others in power Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is explicitly pointing his finger at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol by the outgoing president’s supporters.
Politics Jan 18 WATCH: Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin's Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary The Senate typically confirms some nominees, particularly the secretaries of defense, state and treasury, on Inauguration Day, though raw feelings regarding Trump led to Democratic-caused delays four years ago.
Politics Jan 18 In open letter to Dr. King, Stevie Wonder calls for equality Wonder met King when he was a teenager and later wrote the tribute song "Happy Birthday," which urged that the government formally establish a Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Politics Jan 18 WATCH: Antony Blinken, secretary of state nominee, testifies at confirmation hearing President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be the country’s top diplomat is pledging to restore America’s standing in the world while building on some Trump administration foreign policies.
Arts Jan 18 Garth Brooks joins lineup of entertainers at Biden inauguration The country music superstar praised the Bidens for being “hellbent on making things good” and said he welcomed the chance to help the country heal.