Jan 26 WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas faces nomination vote from Senate Homeland Security Committee By Ben Fox, Associated Press The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is expected to vote Jan. 26 on the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of homeland security. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Senate confirms Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state By Associated Press The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Secretary of Commerce nominee Gina Raimondo testifies in Senate confirmation hearing By Kevin Freking, Mike Schneider, Associated Press If confirmed, as expected, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, would be responsible for promoting opportunities for economic growth domestically and overseas. Continue reading
Jan 25 Former Trump spokeswoman Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press She was one of now-former President Donald Trump's closest aides, and she launches her bid after the U.S. House impeached Trump for inciting the deadly siege this month at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 3:50 Biden administration begins push for action on COVID-19 relief President Biden had a full Monday lifting a ban aimed at transgender troops, imposing a ban centered on COVID-19, and extending a mandate to buy goods made by Americans. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports. Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 6:44 Trump impeachment trial threatens new divisions in Congress The 50-50 split in the new U.S. Senate is leading to delays in confirmations and committee assignments. It comes as the Biden administration looks for an early effort on COVID-relief, and as the Senate prepares for former President Trump's impeachment… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 6:39 Biden’s relief plan faces resistance from both sides of the aisle Republicans and some Democrats are pushing back against President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan meant to address a host of health and economic issues brought on by the pandemic. Heather Boushey, a member of the Biden administration's White House Council… Continue watching
Jan 25 Biden administration suspends some sanctions on Yemen rebels By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The move follows harsh criticism of Pompeo's designation of the Iran-backed Houthis as a "foreign terrorist organization" by the U.N. and relief organizations. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 10:09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on President Biden’s executive actions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's first days in office, the prospects for bipartisanship in Congress, and former President Trump's impeachment trial. Continue watching
Jan 25 WATCH: Threats against Congress keep National Guard in D.C. By Associated Press The shocking insurrection at the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob prompted federal officials to rethink security in and around its landmarks, resulting in an unprecedented lockdown for Biden's inauguration. Continue reading