Politics

Second judge finds Giuliani in contempt of court for lying about Georgia election workers

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Friday for the second time this week — by a second federal judge — for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148…

Trump was sentenced to an 'unconditional discharge' in his hush money conviction. Here's what that means

By Wayne Unger, The Conversation

During the sentencing, Justice Juan Merchan said he was keenly aware of the unique set of circumstances before him and the country.

What does the education secretary do?

By Dustin Hornbeck, The Conversation

The role of the secretary of education is less about wielding substantial power and more about using the position as a platform to influence the national conversation on education.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Austin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy hold final meeting

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Austin warned that to cease military support now "will only invite more aggression, chaos and war."…

What does the U.S. attorney general do?

By Jennifer Selin, The Conversation

Congress created the position of attorney general in 1789 so the national government had a designated lawyer to conduct federal lawsuits for crimes against the United States.

As term nears its end, Biden presidency viewed less favorably by Americans than Trump or Obama, AP-NORC poll finds

By Will Weissert, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press

Americans have a dimmer view of Joe Biden's presidency as he prepares to leave office than they did at the end of Donald Trump's first term or Barack Obama's second.

What does the interior secretary do?

By Emily Wakild, The Conversation

Many of Interior’s offices have changed dramatically over time in response to evolving environmental and cultural values.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as fires devastate Los Angeles

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke with reporters Friday, on the same day President Joe Biden hosted a briefing on the Los Angeles-area wildfires in the Oval Office.

Planet recorded hottest year in 2024, broke key 1.5 degree Celsius threshold

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Three government climate agencies in Europe and Japan say last year's global average temperature easily passed 2023's record heat and kept pushing even higher.