Sep 16 Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it By Matthew Daly, Nathan Ellgren, Associated Press Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. A Democratic congresswoman who is a trustee quickly sought an emergency court hearing… Continue reading
Sep 16 House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation By Associated Press The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Committee's subpoenas in its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: House Democrats blasts 'do nothing' Republican majority in midterm pitch to voters By Associated Press House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Democrats’ message is simple: “We hear you… And we are committed to making life better for you.”… Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 16 Iowa Republicans in battleground House races join vote to halt the Iran war By Mike Catalini, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Two House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts changed their position on an Iran war powers resolution, joining with Democrats and a few other dissident members of their party in an attempt to halt President Donald Trump's ability to continue military… Continue reading
Sep 16 Retail sales rise better-than-expected 1.2% in August By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press The strong spending report comes as the Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation. Continue reading
Sep 16 House gives green light to bill requiring AM radios in new cars By Associated Press Similar bipartisan legislation considered by Congress before had stalled out. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina By Bill Barrow, Erik Verduzco, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump tested his midterm campaign appeal Wednesday in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman Michael Whatley shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Senate meets after advancing College Sports Act By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eddie Pells, Associated Press A bill that proposes to fix some of the biggest problems in college sports — spiraling spending, constant lawsuits and a transfer portal run amok — cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate and… Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general By Fatima Hussein, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Saphier, President Donald Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, was grilled at her confirmation hearing Wednesday about her stance on childhood vaccines, voicing support for immunization as she seeks to serve in an administration that has moved to make sweeping changes… Continue reading