Oct 21 Watch 7:16 Here's what to expect after House vote holding Bannon in contempt Thursday marked a critical step in the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, as the U.S. House voted to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a congressional subpoena. Democrats' rebuke was joined by nine… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 10:11 How Dem debate over Biden climate agenda could affect U.S. economy By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson The coming weeks will be pivotal for President Joe Biden's domestic agenda as Congress and the White House debate the trade-offs of a major bill that could affect the pocketbooks, working conditions and social safety net for Americans. William Brangham… Continue watching
Oct 21 How segregation and neglect left Benton Harbor, Michigan with toxic water By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Nestled against the shore of Lake Michigan on the southwestern side of the state, Benton Harbor is a small town with a population of just under 10,000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2019, 84.7 percent of people… Continue reading
Oct 21 House votes to hold former Trump strategist Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
Oct 21 Thousands rally in Sudan's capital to demand civilian rule By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press Sudan has been ruled by an interim, civilian-military government since 2019. The military ousted longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April that year, following four months of mass protests against his rule. Continue reading
Oct 21 Federal Reserve imposes sweeping new limits on policymakers' investments By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve is imposing a sweeping new set of restrictions on the investments its officials can own, a response to questionable recent trades that forced two top Fed officials to resign. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House vote sends the matter to the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, where it will now be up to prosecutors in that office to decide whether to present the case to a grand jury for possible criminal charges. Continue reading
Oct 21 Regulator seeks transparency for payment systems of big tech By Ken Sweet, Associated Press In its first significant action under a new director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ordering Apple, Amazon, PayPal and other tech giants to reveal how their proprietary payment networks function. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: White House spokesperson Jean-Pierre says heart of democracy at stake in Jan 6 probe By Associated Press A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has moved aggressively against close Trump adviser Steve Bannon, swiftly scheduling a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against the former White House aide after he defied a subpoena. Continue reading
Oct 21 Trump says he's launching a new media company with its own social media platform By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump says his goal in launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its "Truth Social" app is to create a rival to the Big Tech companies that have shut him out and denied him the megaphone that was paramount… Continue reading