Politics

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.

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.

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.

Influx of migrants causes Texas mayor to declare state of emergency

By Associated Press

The mayor of a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency over concerns about the community's ability to handle an anticipated influx of migrants across the Southern border.

Jan. 6 committee issues criminal referrals against Trump and lawyer Eastman

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The panel’s seven Democrats and two Republicans are recommending criminal charges against Trump and associates who helped him launch a multifaceted pressure campaign to try to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Biden condemns rising antisemitism at White House Hanukkah reception

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden is condemning growing antisemitism in remarks for a Hanukkah reception at the White House that will include a menorah lighting and blessing.

WATCH: State Department applauds UN biodiversity agreement

By Associated Press

The Biden administration applauded an agreement reached at a U.N. conference early Monday that represents a significant effort to combat the growing biodiversity crisis.

WATCH: White House says an end to Title 42 doesn't mean an open border

By Associated Press

Since the pandemic began, the United States has been using a public health rule designed to limit the spread of disease to expel asylum-seekers on the southern border.

Jury selection to begin in Jan. 6 sedition trial for Proud Boys leader, members

By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Jury selection is expected to get underway Monday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the extremist group.