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
Jan 02 WATCH: FBI says driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone in act of 'terrorism' By Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Jack Brook, Associated Press Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI's counterterrorism division, said Thursday that the evidence now shows that Shamsud-Din Jabbar was solely responsible for the attack and professed allegiance to the Islamic State. Continue reading
Jan 02 AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025 By Hannah Grabenstein As the new Congress goes to Washington, state lawmakers, too, will be starting fresh with a new slate of priorities. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 5:51 Legal challenges delay election result for North Carolina Supreme Court seat By Stephanie Sy, Matt Loffman It's been nearly two months since Election Day, but control of a seat on the North Carolina state Supreme Court is being held up in the courts. As Stephanie Sy explains, the trailing candidate is asking for more than 60,000… Continue watching
Jan 01 Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump says he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Continue reading