Politics Apr 27 WATCH: South Korean President Yoon gives address to joint session of U.S. Congress Democratic and Republicans lawmakers rose to their feet again and again to applaud during Yoon's address to a joint meeting of the House and Senate, in a speech that stressed security cooperation at a time of increased tension with both…
Politics Apr 20 WATCH: Senate committee considers civil rights attorney Julie Su for labor secretary President Joe Biden's nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, won praise at her Senate hearing Thursday as “a champion of the working class” even as some key Democrats were unwilling to voice support, creating uncertainty about her confirmation prospects.
Education Mar 24 House Republicans pass ‘parents’ rights’ bill in fight over schools House Republicans have passed legislation to press a midterm campaign promise to give parents greater say in what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in…
Politics Mar 22 WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO testifies on East Palestine derailment at Senate hearing A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads emerged Wednesday as senators heard fresh testimony on the fiery hazardous train derailment last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Economy Mar 21 Norfolk Southern CEO offers support for new regulations after Ohio train disaster CEO Alan Shaw is under pressure from senators and federal safety regulators to step up his commitment to safety regulations as he appears before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday.
Politics Mar 09 WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes before Senate for Ohio train derailment Norfolk Southern's CEO is apologizing to Congress and pledging millions of dollars to help East Palestine, Ohio, recover from last month's fiery train derailment.
Politics Jan 31 David Durenberger, former Republican senator who embraced progressive politics, dies at 88 Durenberger, an attorney and former captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, won a U.S. Senate seat in 1978. He served three terms and championed health care reform.
Nation Dec 13 Winter storm brings tornado, blizzard threats for Midwest, southern states An area stretching from Montana into western Nebraska and Colorado was under blizzard warnings. Ice and sleet were expected in the eastern Great Plains.
Nation Dec 12 Millions in central U.S. brace for massive winter storm A massive winter storm blowing toward the center of the United States on Monday is threatening millions of people with heavy snow, freezing rain and flooding.
Nation Dec 09 Former police officer who who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year sentence The former Minneapolis police officer who held down George Floyd's back as one of his colleagues kneeled on the Black man's neck has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.