Dec 06 Watch 6:45 A newly elected Republican reflects on the GOP’s performance House Republicans are stepping into power in part because of wins from candidates of color as well as in some hard-fought swing districts. Those who won now have a seat at the table over the future of their party. Michigan… Continue watching
Dec 06 Panel calls for stronger leadership, clearer mission of FDA foods program By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press A panel is calling for changes at the federal agency that oversees most of the nation's food supply, saying revamped leadership, a clear mission and more urgency are needed to prevent illness outbreaks and to promote good health. Continue reading
Dec 06 Maryland becomes latest state to ban TikTok use in government By Brian Witte, Scott Bauer, James Pollard, Associated Press Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a ban on the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state's executive branch of government. Continue reading
Dec 06 Department of Justice subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed in 2020 By Scott Bauer, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Dec 06 Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández found guilty for fraud By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press A panel of judges in Argentina has found Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner guilty of corruption. Her sentence is 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from public office, although she's certain to appeal. Continue reading
Dec 06 U.S. judge rules in favor of tough Oregon gun law, giving initial victory By Gillian Flaccus, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press A federal judge in Portland has delivered an initial victory to proponents of a sweeping gun-control measure approved by Oregon voters. Continue reading
Dec 06 Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud in scheme hatched by top executives By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Donald Trump’s company was convicted of tax fraud on Tuesday in a case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney, a significant repudiation of financial practices at the former president’s business. Continue reading
Dec 06 Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform if Congress requires company to pay for material By Associated Press Facebook parent Meta Platforms says it will be forced to consider removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation that could require social media companies to pay news outlets. Continue reading
Dec 06 Japan, Belgium to cooperate in semiconductor production, development By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press A newly founded Japanese semiconductor company aiming to revive Japan's chip industry has signed an agreement to collaborate with a Belgian research organization in developing next-generation chips for production in Japan. Continue reading
Dec 06 Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. That's according to the panel's chairman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi. Continue reading