Politics

House censures Rep. Gosar for tweeting violent anime video in rare rebuke

By Kevin Freking, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

The House will vote Wednesday on a resolution that would censure Gosar for tweeting an animated video that depicted him striking Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York with a sword.

WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin asks Moscow to explain troop buildup near Ukraine

By Associated Press

He said the troop buildup has the Pentagon's attention and that the Russians should be “more transparent about what they're up to.”…

Jan. 6 rioter known as 'QAnon Shaman' sentenced to 41 months

By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press

Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying Jan. 6 rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the assault on the Capitol, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.

WATCH: Biden gives remarks at General Motors electric vehicle factory in Detroit

By Aamer Madhani, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is highlighting billions of dollars in his big new infrastructure deal to pay for the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country.

WATCH: Around 10 percent of eligible kids 5-11 have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, White House says

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

It's more than three times faster than the rate adults were vaccinated at the start of the nation's vaccination campaign 11 months ago.

WATCH: Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds hearing on Afghanistan as Taliban urges U.S. to ease sanctions

By News Desk

Laurel Miller, director of the Asia Program of the International Crisis Group and former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker are expected to testify.

Blinken seeks to cool regional crises with stop in Kenya

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

In a lengthy, private meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and other top officials, Blinken hailed Kenya’s role in seeking to ease the conflict in Ethiopia and as an example of a vibrant, inclusive democracy.

Jan. 6 panel considers contempt vote against Mark Meadows but 'won't rush'

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson said Tuesday that the committee "won't rush the effort" in order to make clear they have given him multiple opportunities to comply.

Biden plan to run Los Angeles port 24/7 to break supply chain backlog falls short

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Tuesday the facility has "24/7 capability," but a shortage of truck drivers and nighttime warehouse workers pose problems.