Politics

Voter concerns for inflation go up while COVID-19 worries come down, says AP-NORC poll

By Will Weissert, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

The pandemic has receded as a top priority in many voters' minds to start 2022, with the economy and rising worries about inflation overshadowing coronavirus concerns.

Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will seek reelection

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump’s biggest backers, announced Sunday that he will seek reelection in the battleground state, breaking his promise not to seek a third term.

What you need to know about the free at-home COVID tests promised by the Biden administration

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Despite the high public demand for tests, White House officials say it will still be several more weeks before these kits are available to be shipped.

Judge dismisses criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo

By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press

A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office.

U.S. and NATO reject Russian demand that alliance not admit new members

By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The United States and NATO are roundly rejecting Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance.

WATCH: Biden speaks after surveying Marshall Fire damage in Boulder County, Colorado

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is headed for Colorado to comfort residents grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses that were destroyed last week by a rare winter fire.

Biden plans to deliver first State of the Union address on March 1

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the president a formal invitation to speak to Congress and the American public one year into his term. It will mark the latest any president has delivered a State of the Union address.

One year ago, Republicans condemned Jan. 6 insurrection. Yesterday, their response was far more muted.

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Just a year ago, many Republicans joined Democrats in reacting with horror to the Capitol insurrection. But on the anniversary of the attack, top Republicans were far more muted.

WATCH: President Joe Biden remarks on the December jobs report

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden On Friday touted the nation's "historic" unemployment numbers despite a mixed report on the U.S. jobs market.

LISTEN: Supreme Court holds special session on vaccine requirements

By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears skeptical of the Biden administration’s authority to impose a vaccine-or-testing requirement on the nation’s large employers.