Dec 14 Watch 6:52 How Fox News personalities amplified divisions, disinformation around Jan. 6 Text messages sent to Mark Meadows on Jan. 6 came from some of President Trump’s closest allies, urgently requesting him to stop the siege on the Capitol. Some of those allies included key Fox News personalities, like Sean Hannity and… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 5:21 The link between climate change and tornadoes is unclear. Here's what we know so far By John Yang, Claire Mufson In the aftermath of last Friday’s deadly tornado outbreak, federal emergency officials say they are bracing for more severe and more frequent weather disasters, raising questions about whether there’s a link between climate change and tornadoes. While scientists are confident… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 5:55 What's behind vacant ambassadorial posts under the Biden admin, and why it's a problem By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori Nearly one year into office, the Biden administration is still missing ambassadors in key parts of the world — including India and Pakistan. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee considered candidates for those two posts Tuesday — marking a step forward… Continue watching
Dec 14 WATCH: Members of Congress hold moment of silence for COVID victims By Associated Press The milestone represents a solemn end to a year that held so much promise with the arrival of vaccines but is ending in heartbreak for the many grieving families trying to navigate the holiday season. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5 trillion, avoiding default By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The bill is expected to clear the Senate on a party-line vote that garners no Republican support, with swift passage by the House likely to follow before it then heads to President Joe Biden’s desk. Continue reading
Dec 14 U.A.E. will 'suspend discussions' on $23 billion weapons deal with U.S. By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday suspended talks on a $23 billion deal to purchase American-made F-35 planes, armed drones and other equipment, in a rare dispute between Washington and a key U.S. ally in the Persian… Continue reading
Dec 14 Cities, towns decimated by opioids are close to receiving $28 billion settlement By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press In the U.S., more than 500,000 deaths over the last two decades have been linked to opioids, both prescription drugs and illegal ones. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Senate hearing on the nomination of Robert Califf as commissioner of FDA By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration deftly parried questions on crises ranging from the COVID pandemic to the opioid epidemic. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows By Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Jan 6 committee appears before House Rules to recommend Meadows be held in contempt By News Desk The Jan 6th Committee appears before the House Rules Committee on Tuesday to recommend that former Donald Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows be held in contempt. Watch the event in the player above That panel voted 9-0 Monday night… Continue reading