Feb 16 U.S. House is losing three Republican committee chairs to retirement in the span of a week By Kevin Freking, Associated Press In a single week, the Republican chairs of three U.S. House committees announced they would not be seeking reelection, raising questions about whether the chaos that has reigned this Congress is driving out some of the GOP's top talent. Continue reading
Feb 16 Consumer sentiment edges higher as economic growth accelerates and inflation fades By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to feel better about the economy after years of gloom. Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: West Virginia's Sen. Manchin says he will not mount third-party run for president By Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The centrist Democrat who often bucked his party's leadership had been considering a run for the presidency and had said he thought it would be clear by March if there was a path for a third-party candidate this year. Continue reading
Feb 16 Fani Willis' father testifies he didn't know until recently about her relationship with prosecutor By Kate Brumback, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Georgia prosecutors sought to knock down misconduct allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday, calling her father to the witness stand to testify about his knowledge of her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to… Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: Biden visits East Palestine, Ohio, one year after deadly train derailment By Josh Boak, Associated Press Addressing residents, Biden said he wants them to understand “that we're not going home, no matter what, until this job is done, and it's not done yet.” He did not explain why he didn't visit sooner nor did he address… Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: Biden says Navalny's reported death brings new urgency to the need for more aid to Ukraine By Zeke Miller, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Friday that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow's invasion. Continue reading
Feb 16 Verdict in Trump's civil fraud trial expected Friday By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Donald Trump could be hit with millions of dollars in penalties and other sanctions in the decision by Judge Arthur Engoron, who has already ruled that the former president inflated his wealth on financial statements that were given to banks,… Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: Hearing returns to consider Fani Willis' disqualification from Georgia's Trump case By Kate Brumback, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A witness has refused to answer most questions from defense attorneys trying to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: Embracing dictators and global isolation is 'dangerous, destabilizing,' Harris says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday warned of the dangers of growing authoritarianism and isolationism in a not-so-veiled repudiation of Donald Trump’s worldview and threats to renege on security guarantees for NATO allies should he return to the White House. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 7:11 N.Y. judge denies Trump request to delay hush money trial By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz A judge in New York City ruled Donald Trump will go on trial to face felony charges he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal to protect his presidential campaign. The judge rejected Trump’s motions to dismiss or… Continue watching