Jul 25 Ex-U.S. congressman Stephen Buyer among 9 charged in insider trading cases By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A former U.S. congressman from Indiana, technology company executives and an investment banker are among nine people charged in four separate and unrelated insider trading schemes. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price will hold a news briefing Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives By News Desk and Associated Press Biden highlighted his efforts to curb gun violence in recent years, pointing out that "being a cop today is a hell of a lot harder than it's ever been" in part because they have to face "weapons of war" out on… Continue reading
Jul 24 Analysis: Biden's global promises hindered by political obstacles at home By Chris Megerian, Fatima Hussein, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Domestic politics have routinely been a roadblock when it comes to taking action on climate change, taxes and pandemic relief, undermining hopes that Biden could swiftly restore the U.S. to its unquestioned role as a global leader. Continue reading
Jul 24 Biden says he's feeling better after testing positive for COVID By Associated Press Administration officials have emphasized that his symptoms are mild because he has received four vaccine doses, and he started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected. Continue reading
Jul 23 Suspect in attack on GOP candidate for NY governor arrested on federal assault charge By Associated Press A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was, authorities said as the man was arrested on a… Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 8:50 Pete Buttigieg discusses travel woes, supply chains, infrastructure and LGBTQ rights By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin, Stephanie Kotuby, Winston Wilde Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is being asked to help solve several major challenges, from a supply chain crisis to a summer of flight delays and cancellations. The former presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also has the task… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:53 How new technologies could accelerate the spread of conspiracy theories By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz If tech-industry watchers are right we'll soon be living in the metaverse. Glimpses of the virtual environment are already among us, from virtual concerts and fashion to popular immersive games. While the virtual world could revolutionize work and play, it… Continue watching
Jul 23 Biden likely infected by BA.5 coronavirus variant, doctor says By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden likely contracted the highly contagious BA.5 variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat since his positive test, according to an update from his doctor on… Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon convicted of contempt of Congress In our news wrap Friday, a federal jury convicted former Trump adviser Steve Bannon of contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the Jan. 6 panel, President Biden's COVID symptoms are improving, a heat wave continues in parts of the… Continue watching