Jan 03 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas By Associated Press The Pentagon weighed in on the deadly New Year's Day incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas Friday. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden plans visit to site of New Orleans attack By Darlene Superville, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The White House says the president and first lady will travel to New Orleans on Monday to "grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack."… Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: Senate gavels in, opening 119th Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press New Senate Majority Leader John Thune kicked off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.”… Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: House begins new term and reelects Johnson as speaker after GOP standoff By Associated Press Johnson was able to flip two remaining hardline GOP holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans. Continue reading
Jan 03 Biden blocks Nippon Steel's $15 billion proposal to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden has blocked the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his earlier vow on the presidential campaign trail to prevent the acquisition of Steeltown USA’s most storied… Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 8:47 Biden's complex legacy as his 50 years in public office comes to an end By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz President Biden’s five-decade-long tenure in public service comes to an end later this month. To examine the president’s time in office and his legacy, Amna Nawaz spoke with two reporters who have covered his career extensively, Dan Balz of The… Continue watching
Jan 02 Giuliani fighting to keep his Yankees World Series rings after $148 million defamation verdict By Michael Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press As Rudy Giuliani’s life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a $148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family. Continue reading
Jan 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks about the 235 judicial confirmations made during his term By Associated Press Biden on Thursday hailed the 235 judicial nominations that were confirmed by the Senate during his four years in office — the largest number of confirmations in a single term since Jimmy Carter was president in the 1980s. Continue reading
Jan 02 Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes. Continue reading
Jan 02 WATCH: Biden gives second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 Committee By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. Continue reading