Jan 05 U.S. pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: Louisiana posthumously pardons Homer A. Plessy, namesake for ‘separate but equal’ case By Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press The state Board of Pardons in November recommended the pardon for Plessy, who boarded the rail car as a member of a small civil rights group hoping to overturn a state law segregating trains. Continue reading
Jan 05 A year after Jan. 6, FBI still hunting for pipe bomber and other insurrection suspects By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press A year after thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of people who assaulted officers and committed other crimes still haven't been caught. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: U.S. Capitol Police chief testifies on reforms since Jan. 6 security failures By Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press A year after the Jan. 6 attack, the new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says he is working to resolve "critical deficiencies" despite major staffing shortages and thousands of new threats to members of Congress. Continue reading
Jan 04 Trump cancels Florida press conference scheduled on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said in a statement Tuesday evening that he would instead be discussing his grievances at a rally he has planned in Arizona later this month. Continue reading
Jan 04 Chicago public school CEO plans to cancel classes if union votes for remote learning By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Schools CEO Pedro Martinez's comments Tuesday come as the district and Chicago Teachers Union are locked in an escalating battle over safety protocols in schools. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 10:30 Capitol Police officers who put their lives at risk say everyone has a job in protecting democracy By Lisa Desjardins, Geoffrey Lou Guray Police officers were on the frontlines defending the United States Capitol on Jan. 6. For many of them, and even the Capitol Police force as a whole, the year since has been difficult. Officers like Harry Dunn are still recovering… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 8:45 Death threats, primary challenge followed Rep. Meijer’s vote to impeach Trump after Jan. 6 Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was among the lawmakers in the Capitol's House chamber last January during the pro-Trump riot just three days after he was sworn in to his first term. He voted with nine fellow Republicans to impeach then-President… Continue watching
Jan 04 Jan. 6 panel requests interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The committee has requested Hannity voluntarily answer questions regarding communications between him and former President Donald Trump, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and others in Trump's orbit in the days surrounding the insurrection. Continue reading
Jan 04 Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush formally announces he won’t seek 16th term By Associated Press The former Black Panther who first won election in 1992 said in a speech at a Chicago church Tuesday that he isn't retiring from public service and "will remain on the front lines."… Continue reading