Jan 20 WATCH: Trump leaves White House, says ‘it’s been a great honor’ By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others in final clemency flurry By Jonathan Lemire, Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a flurry of clemency action in the final hours of his White House term that benefited more than 140 people, including rap performers, ex-members of Congress and other… Continue reading
Jan 19 Why likening the Capitol to a war zone could further damage America’s reputation By Courtney Vinopal Recent comparisons of the U.S. Capitol to a war zone are insensitive and devoid of the context that led to the invasions of countries like Iraq by American forces, experts warn. Continue reading
Jan 19 McConnell pressures Democrats to keep Senate filibuster By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell has told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that retaining the legislative filibuster should be part of their negotiations. The chamber will be split 50-50 with a Democratic Vice President Harris, breaking ties. Continue reading
Jan 19 Harris’ inauguration puts spotlight on the political influence of Black sororities By Candice Norwood Historical and political experts discuss the creation of Black Greek-letter organizations, their role in Black civic engagement and the meaning of Kamala Harris’ vice presidency to them. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 13:03 Marathon confirmation hearings begin for Biden’s nominees There were major confirmation hearings on Tuesday in the Senate for President-elect Biden's nominees for three top national security posts as well as Treasury secretary. The hearings come a day before Biden's inauguration and at a time when his new… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: U.S. surpasses 400,000 deaths from COVID-19 In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. reached 400,000 deaths from COVID nearly equaling the number of Americans killed in World War II, President-elect Biden had an emotional departure from his home state of Delaware on the eve of inauguration,… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 4:51 As Trump considers pardons, Democrats push for his impeachment trial By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins As Congress looked ahead to governing under President-elect Biden, President Trump was said to be considering a volley of potential pardons before he leaves office. And Democrats continued to figure out what an impeachment trial for the outgoing president may… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 8:26 What will Trump’s legacy be after leaving office? As President Trump leaves office, a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll shows that just 38 percent of Americans approve of his presidency, while 57 percent disapprove of his job performance. Peter Wehner, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy… Continue watching
Jan 19 Italian Prime Minister wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin By Frances D'Emilio, Colleen Barry, Associated Press In pitching for the Senate's backing, Giuseppe Conte acknowledged his government's survival was in its hands. “If we don't have the (vote) numbers, this government goes home,” he said. Continue reading