Feb 10 WATCH: Lutnick downplays relationship with Epstein during Senate testimony By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child. Continue reading
Feb 10 In sports, politics can't be pushed under the table, James Brown says By Amna Nawaz Legendary sportscaster James Brown speaks to Amna Nawaz about his childhood, his faith and how he uses his platform to encourage the NFL community to confront controversial issues. Continue reading
Feb 10 Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic special election primary in New Jersey By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Mejia would face Republican Joe Hathaway in the special general election on April 16. The district covers parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. Continue reading
Feb 10 Governors won't hold meeting with Trump after White House only invited Republicans, Stitt says By Joey Cappelletti, Steve Peoples, Steven Sloan, Associated Press Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, shared the cancellation in a letter to fellow governors on Monday. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as fallout from Epstein files continues on Capitol Hill By Associated Press The briefing comes as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces calls for his resignation from lawmakers in both political parties amid revelations of his ties to Epstein. Continue reading
Feb 10 Trump set to gut U.S. climate change policy and environmental regulations, White House official says By Matthew Daly, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency will issue a final rule rescinding a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding. Continue reading
Feb 10 Susan Collins announces reelection bid for her Maine Senate seat challenged by Democrats By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Collins previously defeated Democrat Sara Gideon in 2020 despite being outspent. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: Heads of ICE, immigration agencies testify following protester deaths By Rebecca Santana, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Todd Lyons, the acting ICE director, Rodney Scott, who heads U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Joseph Edlow, who is the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, spoke in front of the House Committee on Homeland Security in a… Continue reading
Feb 09 WATCH: Senate convenes as Democrats and White House trade offers over DHS funding By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Democrats had sent the White House their list of demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. The White House said Monday evening it had responded with a counterproposal. Continue reading
Feb 09 Vance visits Armenia, a country no sitting U.S. president or vice president has gone to before By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed an agreement to push forward negotiations on a civil nuclear energy deal, and Vance said the U.S. was ready to export advanced computer chips and surveillance drones to Armenia, and invest in… Continue reading