Sep 04 House GOP subpoenas Blinken to testify on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Matthew Miller, a State Department spokesman, said Secretary Antony Blinken is unable to testify on the dates proposed by the committee as he will be traveling for diplomatic work, and claimed the committee denied “reasonable alternatives.”… Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Harris debuts small business tax incentive plan at New Hampshire campaign stop By Will Weissert, Associated Press Describing small businesses as "an essential foundation to our entire economy,” Harris said she wants to expand from $5,000 to $50,000 tax incentives for startup expenses, with the goal of eventually spurring 25 million new small business applications over four… Continue reading
Sep 03 Justice Department charges Hamas leader, other militants over Oct. 7 massacre in Israel By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The seven-count criminal complaint filed in federal court in New York City includes charges of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, resulting in… Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 7:28 How Trump has made election lies a key feature of his campaign By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz With just over 60 days to go until Election Day, former President Trump is again casting doubt on the legitimacy of the process. Lies about the 2020 election have been a key feature of Trump’s third campaign for the presidency. Continue watching
Sep 03 Federal judge turns down Trump's request to get involved in hush money conviction By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that former President Donald Trump had not satisfied the burden of proof required for a federal court to take control of the case from the state court where it was tried. Continue reading
Sep 03 Columbia University, epicenter of protests against Israel, braces as students return to campus By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press As students returned to class Tuesday, administrators say they're seeking to deescalate tensions, while circulating new guidance on protests. But student organizers say they won't be deterred by the new rules and will continue their activism until their demands are… Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Pentagon addresses protection of shipping lanes after latest Houthi attacks on tankers By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Houthis have targeted more than 80 merchant vessels with missiles and drones since the war in Gaza started in October. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Biden touts his administration's infrastructure investments at White House event By Associated Press Biden's remarks come as the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ramp up ahead of the November election. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: White House holds briefing after weekend of mass protests in Israel By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Tuesday after a weekend of mass protests in Israel calling for the cease-fire deal that will return hostages held by Hamas. Continue reading
Sep 03 Harris and Trump campaigns prepare for intense sprint to Election Day By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will focus almost all of their remaining time and resources on a small collection of undecided voters in just seven states. Continue reading