Politics

Portland, Oregon, mayor decries ongoing protest violence

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

The mayor, who was reelected in November, has been targeted before by left-wing demonstrators, including some who smashed windows and set fires inside his condo building.

What we know about Trump’s second impeachment trial

By Daniel Bush

The rules for the impeachment trial, including how long it will last and whether witnesses will be allowed to testify, have not yet been finalized. But after several days of debate, the Senate’s Republican and Democratic leaders struck a deal…

California proposal would extend eviction protections through June

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

To be eligible for that protection, tenants must sign a "declaration of hardship" that they they have been impacted by the pandemic and must pay at least 25% of their rent due between Sept. 1 and Jan. 31.

Effort to put Tubman on $20 bill restarted under Biden

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Biden press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department is taking steps to resume efforts to put the 19th century abolitionist leader on the $20 bill.

White House adding sign language interpreter for briefings

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

It marks a shift from the Trump administration, which had only sporadic press briefings and didn't include an interpreter until late in President Donald Trump's term.

Mexican president tests positive for COVID-19

By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press

Mexico's director of epidemiology, said the 67-year-old had a "light" case of COVID-19 and was "isolating at home." Interior Secretary Olga Sanchez Cordero says he's still working as president.

WATCH: Biden signs ‘Buy American’ order, pushes for urgent COVID-19 relief

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday to boost government buying from U.S. manufacturers, as talks with Congress over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package showed few signs of progress.

WATCH: Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary

By Martin Crutsinger, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Yellen, a former chair of the Federal Reserve, was approved by the Senate on a 84-15 vote, becoming the third member of Biden’s Cabinet to win confirmation.

Watchdog investigates if DOJ officials tried to overturn election

By Associated Press

Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Monday that the investigation will probe allegations concerning the conduct of former and current Justice Department officials but will not extend to other government officials.