Politics Feb 08 WATCH: Senate approves Denis McDonough for Veterans Affairs By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Jan 21 WATCH: House votes on waiver for Biden defense secretary nominee Lloyd Austin Thursday's 326-78 vote would grant a waiver that would exempt Austin from the seven-year rule. All signs point to quick action in the Senate after that, putting Austin on track to be confirmed as secretary by week's end. By Robert Burns, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Politics Jan 20 Trump global broadcasting chief quits amid VOA staff revolt Michael Pack resigned just minutes after President Joe Biden was inaugurated. Pack is citing the incoming administration's desire for new leadership at the agency that runs the Voice of America and sister networks. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Politics Jan 20 A look at Biden’s first executive orders in office In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden is signing executive orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfill campaign promises. By Associated Press
Politics Jan 19 McConnell pressures Democrats to keep Senate filibuster McConnell has told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that retaining the legislative filibuster should be part of their negotiations. The chamber will be split 50-50 with a Democratic Vice President Harris, breaking ties. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Jan 19 Watch 8:41 Unprecedented security in the nation’s capital on the eve of the inauguration Ensuring the security of an inauguration like no other continues on an unprecedented scale. Tens of thousands of National Guard and security personnel turned downtown Washington, D.C. into a fortress less than two weeks after a mob of insurrectionists attacked… Continue watching
Jan 19 WATCH: Gen. Lloyd Austin’s full opening statement in Senate confirmation hearing By Associated Press Addressing the Senate Armed Services Committee, Austin, who served 41 years in the Army, vowed to surround himself with qualified civilians and include them in policy decisions. Continue reading
Jan 19 Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump says in the video released Tuesday that, "This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous."… Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Blinken sees Congress as ‘partner’ on foreign policy By Associated Press In prepared remarks, Blinken said he is ready to confront challenges posed by China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and is committed to rebuilding the State Department after four years of atrophy. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Janet Yellen’s full opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing By Associated Press Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession, saying the threats of a longer and even worse downturn are too great to cut back on support now. Continue reading