Jan 05 How a Fox News report fueled false claims by Trump and others about the New Orleans suspect By Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact The suspected driver in the New Year’s truck attack in New Orleans was a U.S. citizen and U.S. Army veteran. But within hours of the deadly attack, President-elect Donald Trump, Republican leaders and social media influencers speculated that he had… Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 5:26 Johnson retains speakership, faces narrow GOP majority to implement Trump’s agenda By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker on the first ballot. He will now have to… Continue watching
Jan 03 Judge in Trump’s hush money case signals no jail time will be imposed at his sentencing By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn't be jailed. Continue reading
Jan 03 Republicans’ trust in U.S. elections jumps after Trump’s win, AP-NORC poll finds By Linley Sanders, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A new poll finds that Republican voters are more confident in the accuracy of U.S. elections now that Donald Trump has won. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: House begins new term and reelects Johnson as speaker after GOP standoff By Associated Press Johnson was able to flip two remaining hardline GOP holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 4:14 Army Green Beret drove Cybertruck that exploded at Trump hotel, investigators say By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Courtney Norris Investigators identified the man driving the Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas as Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty member of the Army’s elite special forces. Police said he shot himself before a device detonated a… Continue watching
Jan 02 Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes. Continue reading
Jan 02 WATCH: Biden gives second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 Committee By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. Continue reading
Jan 01 Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump says he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Continue reading
Dec 31 Departing Sen. Tester on why Congress is broken By Lisa Desjardins As he exits office, Sen. Jon Tester worries about what "not serious policymakers" will do to Congress. Continue reading