Politics

WATCH: Biden, Harris deliver remarks in Georgia on protecting voting rights, election integrity

By Alexandra Jaffe, Colleen Long, Jeff Amy, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says that he supports changing Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation, declaring that changing the rules would be to protect the “heart and soul of our democracy.”…

Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine

By Dasha Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations.

WATCH: State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price and Undersecretary Victoria Nuland hold news briefing

By Associated Press

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks.

WATCH: McConnell, Blunt hold news conference on voting rights, filibuster rules

By Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has set next Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a deadline to either pass voting legislation or consider revising the rules around the chamber's filibuster blocking device.

WATCH: Fauci, Walensky testify in tense Senate hearing on the federal response to new COVID-19 variants

By Associated Press

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused a senator Tuesday of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.

WATCH: Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says inflation poses a major threat to job market

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Federal officials have forecast three increases in the their benchmark short-term rate this year, though some economists say they envision four rate hikes in 2022.

Justice Department announces creation of a unit focused on domestic terrorism

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism, the department's top national security official told lawmakers Tuesday as he described an “elevated” threat from violent extremists in the United States.

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears two cases on the right of immigration detainees to a bond hearing

By News Desk

The Supreme Court is expected to listen to oral arguments on two cases related to the detention of migrants on Tuesday.

Joe Biden's silence on Guantanamo Bay frustrates closure advocates as prison turns 20

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

Advocates for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center were hopeful when President Joe Biden took office. And they were relieved this summer as the U.S. released a prisoner. Many are now increasingly impatient.

Clay Aiken, 'American Idol' runner-up, aims for Congress again

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken says he’s running for Congress again in North Carolina, this time seeking to succeed the retiring U.S. Rep. David Price.