Jan 24 Watch 6:05 Former FBI agent charged with violating sanctions against Russia, aiding oligarch By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A former senior FBI official will appear in a federal court, but not as an investigator or a government witness. Charlie McGonigal is charged with hiding $225,000 he received from a former Albanian intelligence officer while he was still with… Continue watching
Jan 24 WATCH: What we know about the classified items found at Biden’s residence Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home last week-- a revelation that came as the Department of Justice was already investigating the discovery of documents with classification markings in President Joe Biden's home… Continue reading
Jan 24 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes ‘Doomsday Clock’ to 90 seconds to midnight By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists says the world is closer to Armageddon than it has ever been. The science-based advocacy group is moving its famous Doomsday Clock to just 90 seconds before midnight. Continue reading
Jan 24 In reversal, U.S. is expected to send Abrams tanks for Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press According to one official, the U.S. announcement is expected to come on Wednesday in coordination with an announcement by Germany that it will approve Poland's request to transfer German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 24 Georgia 2020 election probe report to remain secret while judge considers release By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release. Continue reading
Jan 24 Ukraine corruption scandal ousts top officials amid Russian invasion By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Several senior Ukrainian government officials have lost their jobs as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a burgeoning corruption scandal. It's Ukraine's biggest shake-up since Russia invaded. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Justice Department sues Google, alleges digital advertising dominance harms competition By Eric Tucker, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The government alleges that Google’s plan to assert dominance has been to “neutralize or eliminate” rivals through acquisitions and to force advertisers to use its products by making it difficult to use competitors’ products. Continue reading
Jan 24 Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s Indiana home By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana Home last week, according to his attorney. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as the U.S. plans to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians begins to erode. Continue reading
Jan 24 Georgia judge to hold hearing over special grand jury report on Trump By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The report is expected to include recommendations for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on possible criminal prosecution, though it’s unclear just how specific those recommendations will be. Continue reading