Sep 05 WATCH: Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army captain for daring helicopter rescue in Vietnam War By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Army says the then-first lieutenant flew his Cobra attack helicopter on June 18, 1968, to rescue the four men. Taylor landed under heavy enemy fire. Continue reading
Sep 05 GOP Sen. McConnell's health 'freezes' not evidence of strokes or seizures, Congress' physician says By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The U.S. Capitol physician says Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures. Continue reading
Sep 05 Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins, facing charges of corruption and bribery By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press In an era of bitter partisanship, the historic proceeding is a rare instance of a political party seeking to hold one of its own to account for allegations of wrongdoing. Continue reading
Sep 05 Why the 2024 presidential campaign may resemble 2020 By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Whether voters like it or not, a Trump-Biden rematch may be on the horizon, raising the prospect of a deeply uncertain election season that only intensifies the nation’s political divide. Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: White House holds news briefing with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan By Associated Press The White House holds a news briefing after reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war… Continue reading
Sep 05 GOP weighs impeachment inquiry as Congress tries to avert shutdown By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Top lawmakers in both chambers are now turning to a stopgap funding package, a typical strategy to give the lawmakers time to iron out a long-term agreement. Continue reading
Sep 05 Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to be sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack By Associated Press “Tarrio has repeatedly and publicly indicated that he has no regrets about what he helped make happen on January 6,” prosecutors wrote in court documents. Continue reading
Sep 05 Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, President Biden's results still negative By Associated Press First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 6:15 New Illinois law protects money children earn as social media influencers By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Legislative efforts to protect children online typically center on their privacy. But thanks to the efforts of an Illinois teenager, the finances of some of the youngest digital workers could also be better protected in the future. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 8:46 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political power of organized labor NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political power of organized labor and the motivating force of abortion in elections. Continue watching