Politics Feb 07 Acting AG Whitaker says he won't testify unless House panel drops subpoena threat Matthew Whitaker said in a statement Thursday that the House Judiciary Committee is trying "to create a public spectacle" by authorizing a tentative subpoena for his testimony even though he had already agreed to appear voluntarily.
Nation Feb 07 Senate Judiciary Committee approves nomination of William Barr to be next attorney general Barr's nomination will now be considered by the full Senate.
World Feb 07 EU parliament chief warns of Brexit 'catastrophe' The president of the European Parliament is warning that the EU and Britain are on the verge of an "economic and human catastrophe" if they fail to finalize the Brexit agreement.
Politics Feb 07 Trump weighs in on Virginia Democrats' woes President Donald Trump is accusing Democrats of "killing the Great State of Virginia." Trump was responding to the scandal that has engulfed Virginia's top three elected officials, including Gov. Ralph Northam, whose yearbook featured a racist photo.
Politics Feb 06 WATCH: Trump taps David Malpass to lead World Bank Malpass is a sharp critic of the 189-nation lending institution.
Nation Feb 06 Spotify to buy podcast companies Gimlet and Anchor CEO Daniel Ek said people who listen to podcasts through Spotify spend twice as much time on the service than other users.
Economy Feb 06 No final trade deal in sight for U.S. and China, treasury secretary says President Donald Trump has said no agreement will be final until he meets with his Chinese counterpart.
Nation Feb 05 WATCH: House Chamber sings 'Happy Birthday' to survivor of Holocaust, Pittsburgh massacre During the State of the Union, lawmakers from both parties sang "Happy Birthday" to Judah Samet, who survived a shooting that killed 11 people in October.
Politics Feb 05 WATCH: Stacey Abrams implores Americans to 'call racism what it is: wrong' Abrams also drew a series of contrasts with Republicans on like health care, gun control and immigration in her response to the State of the Union.
Politics Feb 05 WATCH: The State of the Union moment that made Democrats jump to their feet The moment came when Trump said women have benefited most from the strong economy. Then he congratulated the women who hold seats in Congress.