Sep 28 Watch 6:14 Climate, drug prices, child care and other issues at stake in reconciliation rift It is a crucial day of negotiations on both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., where Democrats are working around the clock to pass 2 significant bills — on infrastructure and major Democratic priorities in a reconciliation bill. Capitol… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 8:02 Private Dem talks on major bills more positive than public appearances, Rep. Yarmuth says For more on Democrats' plans and negotiations over the infrastructure and reconciliation bills, Amna Nawaz is joined by the chairman of the House Budget Committee, Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky. Continue watching
Sep 28 Haiti prime minister says elections, referendum to be held next year By Dánica Coto, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Haiti's prime minister says he plans to hold a referendum to modify the country's constitution by February, and he hopes to organize presidential and legislative elections early next year. Continue reading
Sep 28 Prince Andrew acknowledges he faces U.S. sex assault lawsuit By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The acknowledgement was confirmed in a joint agreement signed by a lawyer for Andrew and approved by a Manhattan federal judge. It was entered in the public record Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: After 5 years, Obamas break ground on Presidential Center in Chicago By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Construction on the Obama Presidential Center along Lake Michigan, near the Obama family home and where the former president started his political career on Chicago's South Side, officially began last month. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Psaki defends Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal decision By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan on Tuesday, saying he had been given "split" opinions by his military advisers. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Gen. Milley explains his calls with China over concerns about President Trump By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered a full-throated defense of two calls he made to his Chinese counterpart, saying he was responding to "concerning intelligence" that China was worried about a U.S. attack. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: Secretary Yellen, Chairman Powell testify on pandemic recovery By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell are expected to testify at a hearing on Tuesday on the state of the nation's pandemic recovery. Continue reading
Sep 27 California to mail every voter a ballot in future elections By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature makes permanent a change adopted during the pandemic for the 2020 election and the recent recall. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: R&B star R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering, immoral acts across state lines A federal jury in New York found rhythm and blues star R. Kelly guilty of racketeering and crossing state lines for immoral acts. President Joe Biden defended giving booster shots for COVID-19 now that the Centers for Disease Control has… Continue watching