Feb 02 WATCH: House Republicans vote to oust Democrat Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Republicans have voted to oust Democratic Rep. lhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Continue reading
Feb 02 In funeral for Tyre Nichols, a public expression of Black America’s grief By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press But in addition to offering an outlet for the private mourning of Nichols' family and friends, this ritual was also public and political. Continue reading
Feb 02 Florida city starts legal fight highlighting local gerrymandering By Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press Political map drawing for congressional and state legislative seats captures wide attention after new census numbers are released every 10 years. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Biden urges unity at prayer breakfast meeting By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden delivered a message of unity at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, the first time the annual event has been held since its leadership and structure were overhauled to distance it from a controversial private religious group. Continue reading
Feb 01 Here’s what the Federal Reserve interest rate hike means for you By Cora Lewis, Associated Press The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by a quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effort to ease inflation by making borrowing more expensive. Continue reading
Feb 01 Federal judge allows lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse to proceed By Scott Bauer, Associated Press A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020 can proceed against Rittenhouse, police officers and others. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Fed raises interest rates by quarter point, says more hikes likely In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by just a quarter point and said more hikes are likely, a winter storm disrupted life across the southern U.S. for a third day, the FBI searched President Biden's… Continue watching
Feb 01 Kamala Harris delivers speech at Tyre Nichols’ funeral By Associated Press Harris said the beating of Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, by five Black police officers was a violent act that went against the stated mission of police to ensure public safety. Continue reading
Feb 01 Republicans aim to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press GOP lawmakers say they're taking action because of the Minnesota congresswoman's past comments critical of Israel. The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker has apologized for her remarks and says the GOP push is really about "revenge."… Continue reading
Feb 01 Michael Cohen says DA took phones for renewed Stormy Daniels hush-money probe By Jim Mustian, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The payment to Daniels, which Cohen says was intended to buy her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump, has been the subject of law-enforcement scrutiny for years, but a new grand jury is giving it a fresh look… Continue reading