Feb 21 Biden administration to limit asylum to migrants who pass through a 3rd nation By Rebecca Santana, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The measure stops short of a total ban but imposes severe limitations on asylum for any nationality except Mexicans, who don't have to travel through a third country to reach the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 20 As 2024 GOP Iowa caucus gets underway, Donald Trump is notably absent By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press After a slow start, Republican presidential prospects are streaming into Iowa, the leadoff presidential caucus state. Notably absent from the lineup, at least for now, is former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 17 Trump lawyers try to ban 'Access Hollywood' tape from civil rape trial By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Attorneys for Donald Trump want to ban from his upcoming civil rape trial the "Access Hollywood" tape in which the former president boasts graphically about how celebrities can molest women. Continue reading
Feb 16 Grand jury in Trump election probe believes some witnesses lied under oath By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss in Georgia is expressing concerns that "one or more witnesses" called to testify may have lied under oath. Continue reading
Feb 16 Read released portions of the report by the special grand jury investigating Trump in Georgia By Kate Brumback, Associated Press While the report is silent on key details, including who the panel believes committed perjury and whether other indictments should be pursued, it marks the first time the grand jurors' recommendations for criminal charges tied to the case have been… Continue reading
Feb 16 Parts of Georgia grand jury's Trump report released, possible criminal charge recommendations still under wraps By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Georgia officials have released parts of a report by a special grand jury that investigated whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss. Continue reading
Feb 14 Nikki Haley announces presidential run, challenging Trump By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Haley, 51, is the first in a long line of Republicans who are expected to launch 2024 campaigns in the coming months. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 3:07 News Wrap: Ukrainian troops fight to hold back Russian assaults in east In our news wrap Monday, Ukrainian troops fought to hold back intense Russian assaults in the eastern part of the country, the CDC warns of a wave of sexual violence and trauma among teenage girls in the U.S., officials in… Continue watching
Feb 13 Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses By Lisa Mascaro, Colleen Long, Associated Press An inspector general report released last year found "administrative, ethical and policy violations" by Blanton, including that he abused his government vehicle and misrepresented himself as a law enforcement official. Continue reading
Feb 13 Georgia judge orders partial release of special grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The judge also said the introduction and conclusion of the report, as well as a section in which the grand jurors expressed concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath, will be released Thursday. Continue reading