Oct 04 Trump fraud trial explores who was responsible for his financial statements By Michael R. Sisak, Bobby Caina Calvan, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press With accountants on the witness stand and Donald Trump at the defense table, his attorneys tried to pin blame on accounting firms. Lawyers for New York Attorney General Letitia James sought to show that the accountants relied entirely on information… Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Memorial honors Sen. Dianne Feinstein with tributes from Biden, Harris and Schumer By Janie Har, Associated Press President Joe Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday as a dear friend and a woman of deep integrity who fought to protect what was important to America: freedom, civil liberties, security and the U.S. Constitution. Continue reading
Oct 04 House paralyzed by McCarthy's ouster, Republicans vie for speakership By Farnoush Amiri, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The House will try to elect a speaker as soon as next week. The timing is nowhere near certain as Republicans line up for their chance at the gavel amid the bitter divisions that sparked the chaos. Continue reading
Oct 04 Who is Rep. Patrick McHenry, leader of the House (for now)? By Gary Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry took the gavel after Tuesday’s vote to oust McCarthy – a historic first for a House speaker. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Visitors pay respects as Sen. Dianne Feinstein lies in state at San Francisco City Hall By Janie Har, Associated Press Feinstein's casket was carried into the City Hall rotunda, where it was draped with an American flag, with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Feinstein's daughter and granddaughter following behind. Continue reading
Oct 04 A global Chinese disinformation initiative could threaten international security, U.S. officials warn By Didi Tang, Associated Press The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: McCarthy speaks to media after vote removing him as speaker of House of Representatives By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Lawmakers were stunned Tuesday when a House speaker was voted out of leadership for the first time. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Biden 'confident' Ukraine aid would be approved, White House says By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press Facing a likely roadblock from House Republicans on aid for Ukraine, President Joe Biden said Wednesday he’s planning to give a major speech on the issue and suggested there may be “another means” to provide support for Kyiv if Congress… Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Biden announces new student loan forgiveness for 125,000 as payments resume By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden has been under pressure to fulfill his promises on student debt relief even though his original plan was overturned by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Oct 04 After judge imposes gag order, Trump returns to court for 3rd day for fraud lawsuit trial By Michael R. Sisak, Bobby Caina Calvan, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press After Trump slammed the judge's principal law clerk on social media Tuesday, the judge ordered all participants in the trial not to hurl personal attacks at court staffers. Continue reading