Politics Jan 02 House Republicans spar over Speaker decision as McCarthy fights to secure votes Tuesday marks the start of a new Congress, but the story at the Capitol is a familiar one: chaos. This time inside the incoming Republican House majority, as leader Kevin McCarthy vies to become Speaker of the House. Capitol Hill…
Politics Dec 30 What did we learn from Trump’s tax returns? Following a long legal battle and public debate, House Democrats released six years of former President Trump’s tax returns. Thousands of pages show his personal and business taxes from the years he ran for and served as president. Russ Buettner…
Politics Dec 29 Legislative accomplishments of outgoing Congress and where it fell short The 117th Congress is coming to an end and with it ends the Democrats' full control of the legislative branch of government. Despite the narrow margins of the last two years, lawmakers ushered through historic legislation like the bipartisan infrastructure…
Nation Dec 28 Jackson dealing with another water crisis after cold weather damages beleaguered system Jackson, Mississippi, is dealing with its third water crisis in two years. This time, residents and businesses are under a boil advisory because of a loss of pressure that began on Christmas Eve. Ted Henifin is the interim manager hired…
Politics Dec 27 Republican Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying about his credentials An incoming New York congressman says he still plans on taking his seat despite misleading voters about his credentials. Republican George Santos admitted to lying in his campaign about his college and work experience. Santos acknowledged he never graduated from…
Politics Dec 27 Outgoing Republican congressman on how his party and U.S. politics changed When the new session of Congress gavels in next week, dozens of lawmakers won't be returning to the chamber. Republican Rodney Davis is one of them. He has represented Illinois for the past ten years but is leaving after losing…
World Dec 26 Taliban further restricts women’s rights, forcing aid groups to halt work in Afghanistan This weekend, the Taliban ordered that women can no longer work for non-governmental organizations, including relief agencies. Any such group that continues to employ women will lose its license, according to the economic ministry. Vicki Aken of the International Rescue…
Politics Dec 19 Jan. 6 committee recommends criminal charges against Trump for Capitol attack The committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is winding up its investigation after 18 months, more than one thousand interviews and ten public hearings. Monday, members voted to approve their final report and recommended that the Department…
Politics Dec 19 Key takeaways from the Jan. 6 committee report summary Here are some of the takeaways from the panel's initial report, which includes 17 key findings and four criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump.
Nation Dec 18 The Jan. 6 panel is set to release its final report. Here’s what we know so far After nearly 18 months of investigations, the House select committee on the Jan. 6 attack is set to hold its final public meeting Monday. The committee is expected to take the unprecedented step of making criminal referrals, urging the Department…