Jan 03 New York attorney general subpoenas Trump, Ivanka and Don Jr. By Michael Sisak, Associated Press New York's attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family's business practices. Continue reading
Jan 03 As worries about U.S. democracy grow, Democrats and activists push Biden for voting rights legislation By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden only rarely talks about last January's violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the conspiratorial lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Continue reading
Jan 03 Authorities search for 2 missing in Colorado fire, investigating cause By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press Colorado search teams are looking for two missing people in the smoldering debris from a massive wildfire while people who escaped the flames are sorting through what didn't burn. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: Biden meets with independent farmers and ranchers about competition in the meat industry By Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden met virtually with independent farmers and ranchers on Monday to discuss initiatives to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry. Continue reading
Jan 03 Ashli Babbitt, Jan. 6 insurrectionist portrayed as martyr by some, had violent past By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump and his supporters have sought to portray the woman who was shot by a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a righteous martyr who was unjustly killed. But the life of the 35-year-old… Continue reading
Jan 03 As omicron surges, FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Continue reading
Jan 03 Americans don't agree on what to call Jan. 6 attack By Laura Santhanam Roughly half of U.S. adults say an insurrection took place that threatened democracy, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 7:59 Creating a monument to Harriet Tubman 'rooted in community' in Newark, NJ By Michael Hill In the wake of social justice protests in 2020, Newark, NJ, decided to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus. Now, a new monument to abolitionist and legendary Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman is in the works. The monument will be… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 6:13 A history of presidential attempts to return to office and what it means for 2024 By PBS NewsHour Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol and insurrection. A vigil is planned this year, and President Biden says he will address the nation. Former President Trump, whose supporters attacked the Capitol, is also… Continue watching
Jan 02 Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic By Hope Yen, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now considering including the negative test as part of its guidance after getting significant “pushback” on its updated recommendations last week. Continue reading