Jan 14 Biden prepares to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba in deal to free political prisoners By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Matthew Lee, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Senior U.S. administration officials, who on Tuesday previewed the announcement on the condition of anonymity, said "many dozens" of political prisoners and others considered by the U.S. to be unjustly detained would be released by the end of the Biden… Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 4:52 Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Solveig Rennan One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 4:50 GOP Sen. Banks says 'it's a matter of national security' to quickly confirm Hegseth By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Shrai Popat Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and was in the room as Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth appeared for a confirmation hearing. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Banks about how Hegseth handled the attention. Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 5:22 Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon By Geoff Bennett, Shrai Popat, Kyle Midura During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 4:47 Special counsel report alleges Trump would have been convicted had he not been reelected By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz In his final report to the attorney general, special counsel Jack Smith stood behind his decision to criminally charge President-elect Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Smith detailed the evidence he and his team amassed and would… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 8:40 Mayorkas defends Biden's homeland security and immigration policies By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Immigration has been a white-hot political issue for years and helped propel Donald Trump back into the Oval Office. The incoming president has promised mass deportations and is expected to issue a slew of related executive orders soon after being… Continue watching
Jan 14 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas law restricting access to porn websites By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measure… Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Biden designates Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands national monuments By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two sites in California as national monuments that will honor Native American tribes while shielding picturesque mountains and deserts from mining and energy development. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Hirono asks Hegseth whether he'd follow unlawful orders from Trump By Gabrielle Hays Hegseth did not directly answer the questions about the incoming commander-in-chief. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Kaine questions Hegseth about infidelity and assault allegation in hearing By Gabrielle Hays "I have failed in things in my life, and thankfully, I'm redeemed by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," Hegseth said on Tuesday. Continue reading