Jan 18 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for 30 days In our news wrap Monday, opposition leader Alexei Navalny will spend 30 days in jail after a Russian court hearing in Moscow, the U.S. neared 400,000 deaths from COVID-19, President-elect Biden names his choices to lead two major regulatory bodies,… Continue watching
Jan 18 WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden's Homeland Security pick, testifies in confirmation hearing By Associated Press Putting his national security team in place quickly is a high priority for Biden, not only because of his hopes for modifying Trump administration policy but also because of diplomatic problems around the world. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on President Trump's legacy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's legacy, President-elect Biden's first days in office, and how Biden will be received by Republicans. Continue watching
Jan 18 Census Bureau director to resign amid criticism over citizenship data By Mike Schneider, Associated Press U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham says he plans to resign with the change in presidential administrations. Dillingham had been facing criticism over efforts to produce citizenship data to comply with an order from President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 18 Your guide to Inauguration Day By Candice Norwood Presidential inaugurations are steeped in tradition: a peaceful transfer of power, parades, balls and celebration. This year will be different. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Avril Haines' Senate confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence By 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. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Treasury nominee Janet Yellen testifies at confirmation hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press “More must be done,” Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee during her confirmation hearing. “Without further action, we risk a longer, more painful recession now — and long-term scarring of the economy later.”… Continue reading
Jan 18 UK seafood trucks protest at Parliament over Brexit red tape By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of leaving the European Union, because it promised the chance to regain control over who is allowed to fish in British waters. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: 'Field of Flags' lighting ceremony honors U.S. states and territories ahead of Biden's inauguration By Associated Press After President-elect Joe Biden asked Americans to stay home for his inauguration, the "Field of Flags" is meant to represent the American people who are unable to travel to the Capitol to celebrate his swearing-in. Continue reading
Jan 18 Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp By Andrew Taylor, Colleen Long, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Officials said participants were evacuated from the West Front of the Capitol on Monday, after a fire in a homeless encampment. Continue reading