Aug 17 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Rudy Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury in 2020 election probe In our news wrap Wednesday, Rudy Giuliani appeared before a special grand jury in Georgia over his attempts to change the state's 2020 election results, former Vice President Pence implored Republicans to stop attacks on the FBI, the CDC announced… Continue watching
Aug 17 Railroads back plan calling for 24 percent raises but workers wary By Josh Funk, Associated Press The major freight railroads signaled they're ready to negotiate a new deal based on a report that calls for 24 percent raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks still haven't commented on the recommendations. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 6:57 Tensions simmer in Kenya as candidate who lost presidential election contests vote count By Neha Wadekar Kenyans went to the polls last week in an election widely hailed as one of the most transparent and peaceful in the nation’s history, a major milestone for a country that has experienced significant post-election violence in past years. But… Continue watching
Aug 17 Donald Trump supporters send death threats to judge who approved Mar-a-Lago search By Gary Fields, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Threats against the judge who approved the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida resort are the latest sign of a judiciary branch in the political crosshairs. Continue reading
Aug 17 Rudy Giuliani faces grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Rudy Giuliani has left an Atlanta courthouse after spending several hours before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal attempts to influence the 2020 election in Georgia. Continue reading
Aug 17 Mike Pence tells GOP to stop lashing out at FBI over Mar-a-Lago search By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence is imploring fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at the FBI over the search of Donald Trump's Florida home. Continue reading
Aug 17 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells IRS to develop modernization plan in 6 months By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has directed the IRS to develop a plan within six months outlining how the tax agency will modernize its technology, customer service and hiring. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: State Department calls for Syria to release missing American journalist Austin Tice By Associated Press The State Department on Wednesday called on Syria to release American journalist Austin Tice, who is believed to have been abducted ten years ago near Damascus while reporting on the Syrian conflict. Continue reading
Aug 17 Cheney considering 2024 presidential bid after losing Wyoming GOP primary By Steve Peoples, Mead Gruver, Associated Press Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney says after losing a Republican primary she's thinking about running for president. Continue reading
Aug 17 Palin advances in Alaska's U.S. House seat race, Murkowski in Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesday's primary. Continue reading