Oct 12 What the Jan. 6 committee can learn from past truth commissions By Rachel E. Bowen, The Conversation While the Jan. 6 committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol has limited legal powers, it can help craft an accurate narrative of American democracy and history. Continue reading
Oct 12 Jan. 6 committee seeks to preserve its work as time runs out By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has collected a staggering trove of evidence. Now the question is what to do with it all. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Biden designates his first new national monument in Colorado By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, as he called for protecting “treasured lands” that tell the story of America. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says U.S. will provide aid to Haiti By Associated Press U.S. State Department officials say the U.S. government will revoke visas from current and former Haitian government officials involved with criminal organizations. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: U.S. military officials say Ukraine has asked Western partners for air defense aid By Associated Press The request comes in light of Moscow's barrage of long-range strikes launched on major Ukrainian cities on Monday which killed 19 people. Continue reading
Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members. Continue reading
Oct 11 Justice Department asks court to deny Donald Trump plea over FBI search By Mark Sherman, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Continue reading
Oct 11 Haiti’s request for troops resurrects troubled history of foreign interventions By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Fuel, water and other basic supplies have dwindled nearly a month after one of Haiti's most powerful gangs blocked access to a fuel terminal holding millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:02 News Wrap: Biden reevaluating relations with Saudi Arabia after oil production cut In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House confirmed President Biden is reevaluating relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC cut oil production, the Supreme Court heard arguments on requirements that pork sold in California must meet animal cruelty standards regardless… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 6:29 Pressure mounts on Los Angeles city leaders following leaked audio of racist remarks By William Brangham A recording captured Los Angeles city leaders making derogatory and racist remarks as they conspired to consolidate their power. The comments by City Council President Nury Martinez and others have led to widespread calls for those on the recording to… Continue watching