Politics

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.

WATCH: Jury at Kyle Rittenhouse trial request to re-watch video as deliberations continue - Day 12

By Michael Tarm, Scott Bauer, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial says he'll "think long and hard" about allowing televised trials in the future.

Days after climate talks, companies bid $192 million in 1st Gulf oil sale under Biden

By Matthew Brown, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press

Energy companies have offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico in the first government lease sale under President Joe Biden.

Bishops urged to listen as they consider Communion document

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are preparing a teaching document on Communion, which some are linking to debates over whether Catholic politicians like President Joe Biden should receive Communion if they support legal abortion.

Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston's first woman and Asian American mayor

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

The swearing-in Tuesday of the city's first Asian American mayor came two weeks after she won Boston's mayoral election. Before Wu, Boston had elected only white men as mayor.

Durbin calls for removal of federal prisons director amid 'mounting crises'

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Sen. Dick Durbin's demand came two days after the AP revealed that more than 100 Bureau of Prisons workers have been arrested, convicted or sentenced for crimes since the start of 2019.

WATCH: Senate committee questions Mayorkas on security at the border, fighting terrorism

By Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifying.

WATCH: Biden touts infrastructure bill at rusty bridge in New Hampshire

By Colleen Long, Holly Ramer, Associated Press

Fighting sagging poll ratings, President Joe Biden has set out on a national tour to persuade everyday Americans of the benefits of his big, just-signed infrastructure plan.