Politics

WATCH: Biden aims to sell economic agenda in Cincinnati trip

By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is expected to speak Wednesday about his plan to create union jobs.

WATCH: McCarthy says GOP won’t participate in Jan. 6 committee if Dems won’t accept appointed members

By Associated Press

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said his party won't participate in the committee investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, if Democrats won't accept the members he appointed.

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe, GOP may boycott

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting two Republicans tapped by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, citing the "integrity" of the probe.

WATCH: Climate and sustainability experts testify on extreme heat in the U.S.

By News Desk and Associated Press

Climate and sustainability experts testified Wednesday before the House Science Committee on the growing problem of extreme heat in the U.S.

WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers

By News Desk

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is on Capitol Hill testifying about the need for immigrant farm workers and how changing the current system is beneficial not only to the workers but all Americans.

Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning most abortions

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction preventing the law's enforcement while she considers a challenge to its constitutionality.

Off-duty DEA agent arrested on Capitol riot charges

By Michael Kunzelman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

An off-duty Drug Enforcement Administration agent posed for photographs in which he flashed his DEA badge and firearm outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

Britney Spears’ conservatorship case sparks legislative push

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

On Tuesday, Reps. Charlie Crist and Nancy Mace unveiled “The Free Britney Act,” designed to give more options to people placed under conservatorships.

Louisiana Senate backs transgender sports ban veto override

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Louisiana state senators have narrowly voted to overturn Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' rejection of a bill prohibiting transgender students from participating in school sports.

Macron among 14 heads of states among potential spyware targets

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

Amnesty International says French President Emmanuel Macron leads a list of 14 current or former heads of state potentially targeted for hacking by clients of the notorious Israeli spyware firm NSO Group.