Politics

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.

Biden bill includes boost for union-made electric vehicles

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are looking to give U.S. automakers with union employees the inside track when it comes to winning the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

U.S. urges citizens to leave Haiti amid turmoil, fuel shortage

By Evens Sanon, Associated Press

The U.S. government is urging U.S. citizens to leave Haiti because of the country's deepening insecurity and a severe lack of fuel. That shortage has affected hospitals, schools and banks.

Democrats sell infrastructure bill, push for Biden backup

By Will Weissert, Heather Hollingsworth, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Congressional Democrats who are facing potentially tough reelection fights next year are crowing about long-neglected public works projects set to spring to life thanks to the new infrastructure package.

WATCH: Biden salutes troops as 'spine of America' on Veterans Day

By Colleen Long, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is saluting the nation's military veterans as "the spine of America" as he marks his first Veterans Day as president in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.