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
Jan 19 Trump in final parting shot hits Venezuela with sanctions By Scott Smith, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Trump leaves office Wednesday, but he's led an international coalition over two years aimed at pressuring Maduro from power. The U.S. backs his leading opponent, Juan Guaidó. Continue reading
Jan 19 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. Continue reading
Jan 19 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."… Continue reading
Jan 19 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. Continue reading
Jan 19 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. Continue reading
Jan 19 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. Continue reading
Jan 19 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. Continue reading