Dec 19 Watch 8:31 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on the high-stakes week ahead for Congress Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of the Wall Street Journal join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a high-stakes week ahead in Congress, the Jan. 6 committee report and… Continue watching
Dec 19 WATCH: Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso meets with Biden at the White House By Aamer Madhani, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that's also getting plenty of attention from China. Continue reading
Dec 19 Supreme Court temporarily blocks lifting of pandemic asylum restrictions By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers. But it is leaving open the prospect of lifting the restrictions by Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 19 Jan. 6 committee alleges funds raised by Trump to overturn 2020 election used to sway witness testimonies By Kenichi Serino and Associated Press Former President Donald Trump used his efforts to overturn the 2020 election to raise "hundreds of millions of dollars" from online donors, some of which was used to hire lawyers or offer employment to witnesses coming before the House select… Continue reading
Dec 19 Putin meets with Belarusian leader, potentially seeking military support By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to close ally Belarus as his forces pursue their campaign to bombard Ukraine with missiles and drones amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war. Continue reading
Dec 19 Read the Jan. 6 committee’s summary of its final report By Hannah Grabenstein The House committee investigating Jan. 6 on Monday recommended criminal charges for former President Donald Trump for his role in the Capitol insurrection and released the initial summary of its final report. Continue reading
Dec 19 EU countries reach compromise on natural gas price cap By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press European Union ministers have finalized a long-awaited deal to implement a natural gas price cap that they hope helps households and businesses better weather price surges. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: U.S. Capitol Police chief testifies in Senate Rules Committee oversight hearing By Associated Press U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger testified Monday during a Senate Rules Committee oversight hearing as the House Jan. 6 committee recommends the Justice Department brings criminal charges against Trump and his allies. Continue reading
Dec 19 Dutch Prime Minister apologizes for role Netherlands played in slave trade By Mike Corder, Associated Press Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has apologized on behalf of his government for the Netherlands' historical role in slavery and the slave trade. Continue reading
Dec 19 Key takeaways from the Jan. 6 committee report summary By Lisa Desjardins Here are some of the takeaways from the panel's initial report, which includes 17 key findings and four criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump. Continue reading