Dec 21 Watch 4:03 News Wrap: Thousands of asylum seekers wait along border as Title 42 remains in place In our news wrap Wednesday, thousands of migrants waited along the southern U.S. border hoping for the end of a pandemic-era asylum ban, a second massive winter storm in as many weeks is rolling into the nation's midsection, labor troubles… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 7:39 Key member of Jan. 6 committee on recommendation of charges against Trump By Geoff Bennett The Jan. 6 committee will be releasing its final report Thursday, outlining the findings of its 18-month long investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Trump’s role. The release comes two days after members referred Trump… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 8:41 Biden administration official discusses Zelenskyy meeting at White House Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's surprise trip to Washington started with a meeting with President Biden at the White House. Amanda Sloat, the National Security Council's Senior Director for Europe, joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the meeting and what's next for… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 7:39 Congressional committee begins release of Trump’s tax returns By William Brangham Newly released information from a Congressional investigation shows that the IRS did not pursue timely mandatory audits of former President Trump during his term in office, as required. Russ Buettner of The New York Times joined William Brangham to discuss… Continue watching
Dec 21 WATCH: At White House, Zelenskyy says his message to Putin is he’s ‘destroying our life’ By Kenichi Serino During a joint press conference from the White House alongside President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is “destroying our life” in Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Biden tells Zelenskyy ‘it’s an honor to be by your side’ in defending Ukraine against Russia By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press President Joe Biden also warned that Russia is “trying to use winter as a weapon" in the war. Continue reading
Dec 21 New U.S. ambassador to Russia confirmed ahead of Zelenskyy address By Associated Press Senators voted to 93-2 to confirm veteran diplomat Lynne M. Tracy as the new ambassador. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Zelenskyy and Biden hold joint news conference at White House By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made clear he will continue to press Biden and other Western leaders for ever more support. Continue reading
Dec 21 U.S. to send more military aid, including new weaponry, to Ukraine By Lolita Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Officials tell The Associated Press the U.S. will send $1.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine in a massive package that will for the first time include a Patriot missile battery and precision-guided bombs for their fighter jets. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy addresses Congress Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked “every American” for their support of Ukraine as he delivered an address to Congress on Wednesday aimed at sustaining U.S. and allied support for his country's defense against Russia's brutal invasion. Continue reading