Politics

White House says 92 percent of federal workers under mandate are vaccinated

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The Biden administration's vaccine mandate for millions of federal workers seems to be working, with no apparent disruption to law enforcement, intelligence-gathering or holiday travel.

Men who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery convicted of murder

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

All three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday in the fatal shooting that became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice.

South Dakota Supreme Court rules against voter-backed pot legalization

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Gov. Kristi Noem instigated the legal fight to strike down the amendment passed by voters in November.

U.S. to mandate vaccines for all border crossers in January

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

A senior administration official said the requirement, which the White House previewed in October, brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers.

Biden's move to tap oil reserve gains support of many environmentalists

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Biden and his administration insist tapping more oil from the reserve does not conflict with his climate goals — including a 50 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Oath Keepers, Proud Boys subpoenaed by Jan. 6 House panel

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to three extremist organizations, including the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers as well as their leaders.

U.S. sues to halt sugar merger, says it would harm competition

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a major U.S. sugar manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The department contends that the deal would harm competition and consumers.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson holds news briefing

By Associated Press

State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed the U.S. had informed Congress of an action it was taking with regard to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Price refused to say what that action was.

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing

By Associated Press

Asked during her Tuesday briefing about the trip, White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended the president's decision to leave Washington for the holiday.