Mar 18 Flood of Capitol riot, tribal cases swamps U.S. prosecutors By Alanna Durkin Richer, Sean Murphy, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department's to-do list is always intense. And now two very different legal controversies -- insurrection cases and tribal lands disputes -- are threatening to swamp a department already flooded with pandemic-delayed cases. Continue reading
Mar 18 Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings increase By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The GOP is hoping immigration can unite the party heading into next year's elections, when control of Congress is at stake. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Biden says U.S. to hit 100 million vaccination goal on Friday By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Ahead of Biden's remarks, the White House said it was finalizing plans to send a combined 4 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada in its first export of shots. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies before House about 2021 filing season By News Desk and Associated Press Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig will testify Thursday before the House Ways and Means Committee about the 2021 tax filing season. Continue reading
Mar 18 Suu Kyi payments claimed as Myanmar junta raises pressure By Associated Press The military has already tried to implicate Suu Kyi in corruption, alleging she was given $600,000 plus gold bars by a political ally. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds news conference, addresses Atlanta shootings By Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the White House press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will look to get their "perspective on the rise in anti-Asian hate incidents," and talk about their "commitment to combatting… Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Asian American lawmakers, advocates testify about discrimination and violence before House By Associated Press Days after a series of shooting in Atlanta killed eight people, including six Asian women, a group of Asian American lawmakers and advocates will testify before the House Judiciary Committee about discrimination and violence their communities are facing. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Fauci, other federal officials testify about COVID-19 response By Associated Press The top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Thursday challenged Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (the need for mask mandates for those who have already been infected with or vaccinated against COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 17 Head of Black farmers association wants apology from Graham, accountability from Vilsack By Lisa Desjardins While John Boyd said he is optimistic about the American Rescue Plan, which sets aside $5 billion to help farmers of color pay off debt, he expressed deep concerns about high-profile leaders from both major political parties. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 7:52 Sen. John Barrasso on the border crisis, COVID aid and vaccinations Economic aid from the new COVID relief law is already flowing to Americans, but the political debate continues. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, a doctor and the third-ranking Republican in the Senate, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss COVID aid, Medicaid expansion,… Continue watching