Jan 20 WATCH: Secretary Blinken gives remarks on tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that there would be a "swift, severe" response from the United States and its allies if Russia sends military forces into Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 19 Voting rights bill blocked by Republican filibuster By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats immediately pivoted toward a Senate rules change to push past the filibuster, but that too was expected to fail. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 6:28 Biden acknowledges setbacks to domestic agenda in rare press conference By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman President Joe Biden fielded questions from reporters Wednesday on everything from soaring inflation, to the stalemate on voting rights legislation and Americans' anxiety over omicron. It was his first formal press conference in 10 months. Geoff Bennett joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 3:49 As voting rights setback looms, Dems to refocus on Build Back Better provisions By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan Wednesday night on Capitol Hill: A vote some Democrats have waited years to hold. But with Republicans ready to block the voting rights bill in the Senate, Democrats are also poised to vote on whether to change the Senate’s rules. Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 7:23 Has Biden delivered on climate promises? Analyzing his first year in office By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori One year into President Joe Biden’s tenure, we’re taking stock of where some of his key campaign commitments stand. Even before taking office, Biden called climate change an existential crisis, and promised to take historic action. Amna Nawaz joins Judy… Continue watching
Jan 19 Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump presidential documents By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Biden acknowledges toll of COVID on nation, but says 'it will get better' By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press At a Wednesday news conference to mark his first year in office, President Joe Biden is admitting that the pandemic has exhausted and demoralized many Americans. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: House Armed Services committee hearing on sexual assault in the National Guard By News Desk The House of Representatives Armed Services committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on sexual assault and harassment in the National Guard. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Comedian Jon Stewart and other veteran advocates testify in Congress on soldiers exposed to toxic fumes By News Desk The House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on veterans exposed to toxic fumes. Continue reading
Jan 19 Mexican abortion advocates look to help women in U.S. By María Verza, Associated Press In September, Mexico's Supreme Court issued a decision that effectively decriminalized abortion in the heavily Catholic nation. That same month, the most restrictive abortion law in the United States went into effect in Texas. Continue reading