Jan 15 Biden taps former FDA head David Kessler to lead COVID-19 vaccine effort By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the Food and Drug Administration in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties. Continue reading
Jan 14 FBI tracking ‘extensive’ online chatter about armed protests ahead of Biden inauguration By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Wray says the FBI remains concerned about the potential for violence at protests and rallies in Washington and in state capitols around the country. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 7:06 Investigations intensify in the wake of the Capitol riot as inauguration approaches By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins The timing of a Senate impeachment trial for President Trump remains up in the air, as authorities investigate potential threats during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who is planning a nearly $2 trillion economic package to combat COVID-19 and… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 8:00 With Trump leaving office, what is the GOP’s future? The events at the Capitol, beginning with a violent mob and ending with the second impeachment of President Trump, have exposed deep rifts in the Republican Party. With Trump set to leave office, we discuss the GOP's future with Lanhee… Continue watching
Jan 14 Most major U.S. airlines ban guns in luggage for D.C. flights ahead of Inauguration Day By David Koenig, Associated Press Meanwhile, key lawmakers and the head of the nation's largest union of flight attendants are asking that anyone arrested in connection with the riot be put on the government's no-fly list. Continue reading
Jan 14 Trump impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could begin at 1 p.m. on Inauguration Day. That would be just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office, which is typically held at a bit after 12 noon. Continue reading
Jan 14 National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down By Ashraf Khalil, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. officials say the number of National Guard troops coming to Washington by Inauguration Day has grown to 26,000. Some will be armed. Continue reading
Jan 14 Connecticut probing Amazon’s e-book deals with publishers By Dave Collins, Associated Press Connecticut authorities are investigating whether Amazon's e-book deals with certain publishers are anticompetitive and violate antitrust laws. Continue reading
Jan 14 UK fishers cry foul as Brexit red tape leaves catch rotting By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of Brexit. But now some say they face ruin because of new red tape imposed by Britain's departure from the European Union. Continue reading
Jan 14 U.S. imposes new sanctions on Beijing over South China Sea violations By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The penalties are yet another Trump administration move that may make President-elect Joe Biden's diplomacy with China more difficult when he takes office next week. Continue reading