Politics Apr 07 WATCH: Jackson 'the justice we need now', says Sen. Patrick Leahy in Supreme Court confirmation vote Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on April 7 during her Senate confirmation vote. Leahy cited her education and judicial experience, as well as the diversity she’d bring to the court, as…
Politics Apr 07 WATCH: Judge Jackson 'navigated the double jeopardy of racism and sexism' to 'stand in the glory of this moment' says Warnock Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Senate confirmation vote on April 7. He said he was “beyond thrilled” to vote for her confirmation.
Politics Apr 07 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin appears before Senate Armed Services Committee on 2023 budget Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday to discuss President Joe Biden's proposed 2023 budget.
Politics Apr 06 WATCH: House committee hearing on COVID-19 immigration rule Title 42 and asylum at the border At the 2020 height of the pandemic, President Donald Trump imposed immigration curbs letting authorities immediately expel asylum seekers and migrants for public health reasons. …
Politics Apr 06 WATCH: House votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt of Congress in Jan. 6 probe The House has voted to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress over their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
Politics Apr 06 WATCH: House Democrats accuse oil companies of 'rip off' on gas prices in hearing House Democrats are accusing oil companies of "ripping off the American people" and putting profits before production as Americans suffer from higher gasoline prices amid the war in Ukraine.
Politics Apr 06 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Yellen says Russia's aggression will have 'enormous economic consequences' The United States and Western allies have imposed an avalanche of sanctions against Russia in the first weeks of the war.
Health Apr 06 WATCH: FDA experts discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials are debating the best way to use vaccines to stay ahead of the coronavirus.
Politics Apr 05 WATCH: HHS budget pays for education and health, including preparation for next pandemic, says Becerra The proposed 2023 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services will allow the government to make needed investments in education and health, including for the next pandemic to come after COVID-19, Secretary Xavier Becerra said on Tuesday.
Politics Apr 04 WATCH: Vice President Harris delivers remarks on plan to upgrade public school facilities Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks Monday on a White House plan to upgrade public school facilities to make them more energy efficient.