Politics

Climate consensus appears near; India objects to coal plans

By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

After hours of one-on-one huddles and contentious disagreements over money, countries participating in United Nations talks to curb global warming appeared to be nearing a consensus Saturday, but India was saying not so fast.

Capehart and Abernathy on congressional bipartisanship, inflation, redistricting

Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the bipartisanship in Congress, U.S. inflation and gerrymandering.

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How Henry Kissinger mastered careful diplomacy in the Middle East

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was a central character in Israel-Arab peace negotiations. A new book, "Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy" chronicles the challenges and strategy behind the scenes. Judy Woodruff…

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Climate diplomats decide wording and the world as talks come to a close

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Aniruddha Ghosal, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Hours of negotiations over wording could seem like nit-picking but determined how firmly nations commit to steps to stave off climate change.

Steve Bannon indicted on contempt of Congress

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

The Justice Department said Friday that Bannon was indicted on one count for refusing to appear for a deposition and the other for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena.

Qatar agrees to represent U.S. interests in Afghanistan

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Qatari counterpart say Qatar will serve as the "protecting power" for the United States in Taliban-run Afghanistan. Qatar will handle consular services for American citizens.

U.S. sanctions Eritrea’s military, ruling party over Ethiopia

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

A Treasury Department statement cited the "continued role" the Eritreans play in the war that has killed thousands. Ethiopia's government allowed Eritrean soldiers to enter Ethiopia's Tigray region.

WATCH: Psaki resumes White House briefings after COVID diagnosis

By Associated Press

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki returned to the White House briefing room following a two-week absence due to a COVID diagnosis.

Biden picks former FDA chief Califf to again lead the agency

By Matthew Perrone, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Califf served as FDA commissioner for the last 11 months of President Barack Obama’s second term.

Court temporarily delays release of Trump’s Jan. 6 records

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

The stay is intended to give the court time to consider Trump's arguments against release of the documents, which was otherwise scheduled for Friday without a court order.