Dec 13 House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Every Republican rallied behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. Continue reading
Dec 13 Videos of Israeli soldiers acting maliciously emerge amid international outcry against tactics in Gaza By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press While such videos are not unique in conflict zones, critics say the images, largely shrugged off in Israel, reflect a national mood that is highly supportive of the war in Gaza, with little empathy for the plight of Gaza's civilians. Continue reading
Dec 13 Judge pauses court deadlines in Trump 2020 election case as appeal is heard on presidential immunity By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A judge says Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution. Continue reading
Dec 13 U.S. lawmakers gather at the White House to discuss gun violence By Colleen Long, Associated Press The event on Wednesday was run by the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a new undertaking from President Joe Biden that was announced in September. Continue reading
Dec 13 Biden considers new border restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Colleen Long, Associated Press Top Biden administration officials are trying to reach a last-minute deal for wartime aid for Ukraine by agreeing to Senate Republican demands to bolster U.S.-Mexico border policies to cut crossings. Continue reading
Dec 13 Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Those envisioned rate cuts — which wouldn't likely begin until the second half of 2024 — suggest that the officials think high borrowing rates will still be needed for much of next year to further slow spending and inflation. Continue reading
Dec 13 Biden meets with the families of Americans believed to be taken hostage by Hamas By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday held his first in-person meeting with the families of some of the eight Americans still unaccounted for and presumed taken captive by Hamas during its deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Continue reading
Dec 13 Testimony wraps in Trump's civil fraud trial, verdict expected next month By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The last hours of testimony came Wednesday and concerned accounting standards. Closing arguments are set Jan. 11. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds news briefing following interest rate meeting By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: House authorizes Biden impeachment inquiry along party lines By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Every Republican rallied behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. Continue reading