Mar 04 Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas By Bill Barrow, Fernanda Figueroa, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country… Continue reading
Mar 04 Dozens of Catholic priests molested hundreds of Rhode Island victims over decades, multiyear investigation reveals By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more… Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: Senate GOP votes down war powers resolution after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem returns to Capitol Hill for House Judiciary hearing By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to appear Wednesday in front of a House committee. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 6:50 'This is a war of choice' by Trump and Netanyahu, Sen. Warner says after Iran briefing By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson On Tuesday, Trump administration officials briefed members of Congress on the war with Iran. It comes as both chambers gear up to vote on a War Powers Act measure that could limit President Trump’s authority in carrying out strikes. Amna… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 3:40 Noem defends aggressive immigration tactics amid bipartisan criticism By Lisa Desjardins, Eliot Barnhart Democratic and some Republican senators pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over what they described as overly aggressive immigration enforcement. Noem’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee comes as Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding, raising concerns about national security at… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 6:14 News Wrap: Lutnick will testify in House investigation into Epstein In our news wrap Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the father of an alleged school shooter in Georgia was found guilty of second-degree murder and officials in Pakistan say… Continue watching
Mar 03 3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths By Joshua Barajas Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Rubio defends U.S. attack on Iran, says State Dept. helping Americans depart region By Associated Press As the U.S. war with Iran continues to spiral, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. State Department is working to organize charter flights and military options to help Americans depart the Middle East. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing By Joshua Barajas The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis. Continue reading