Politics

WATCH: Gen. Lloyd Austin’s full opening statement in Senate confirmation hearing

By Associated Press

Addressing the Senate Armed Services Committee, Austin, who served 41 years in the Army, vowed to surround himself with qualified civilians and include them in policy decisions.

Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video

By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Trump says in the video released Tuesday that, "This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous."…

WATCH: Blinken sees Congress as ‘partner’ on foreign policy

By Associated Press

In prepared remarks, Blinken said he is ready to confront challenges posed by China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and is committed to rebuilding the State Department after four years of atrophy.

WATCH: Janet Yellen’s full opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing

By Associated Press

Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession, saying the threats of a longer and even worse downturn are too great to cut back on support now.

WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas’ full opening statement in Senate confirmation hearing

By Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security addressed the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol at the start of his Senate confirmation hearing.

Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff’s Senate wins

By Ben Nadler, Associated Press

The certification by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially seals Warnock and Ossoff's victories. They defeated Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the Jan. 5 runoffs.

Stores drop MyPillow after CEO pushes election conspiracies

By Associated Press

Both companies confirmed the decision not to carry the brand in their stores Tuesday, but cited flagging sales rather than Lindell's actions or his support for Trump.

Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities amount to ‘genocide’

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out anew at China on Tuesday by declaring that its policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in the western Xinjiang region constitute "crimes against humanity" and a "genocide."…

McConnell says Jan. 6 Capitol attack was ‘provoked’ by Trump and others in power

By Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is explicitly pointing his finger at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol by the outgoing president’s supporters.

WATCH: Biden DNI pick Haines says no room for politics in intel agencies

By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, promised Tuesday to "speak truth to power" and keep politics out of intelligence agencies to ensure their work is trusted.