Jan 21 Trump returns to a business empire ravaged by pandemic By Bernard Condon, Associated Press Donald Trump is returning to a family business ravaged by pandemic shutdowns, with revenue plunging more than 40 percent at his Doral golf property, his Washington hotel and both his Scottish resorts. Continue reading
Jan 21 Facebook’s oversight board to rule on indefinite Trump ban By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The social media giant said it's referring the matter to the oversight board for what it called an "independent judgment" on on upholding the decision. Twitter, by contrast, has permanently banned Trump. Continue reading
Jan 20 National Archives now has Trump records website By Associated Press The federal government has launched a new website that will serve as a clearinghouse for records from former President Donald Trump’s administration. The National Archives and Records Administration announced the website on Wednesday. Eventually, it will be a repository of… Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 6:37 Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on breaking the glass ceiling An important glass ceiling was broken Wednesday when Kamala Harris became the country's first female vice president. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton is a longtime civil rights activist and she also represents the District of Columbia in Congress. She joins Judy… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 6:58 Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on how Republicans view Biden’s agenda New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis just began her first term in the House and on Monday was named an assistant Republican whip. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how Republicans are viewing the new president and his agenda. Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 4:50 In Trump’s final hours in office, a flurry of pardons and commutations Former President Donald Trump's final hours in office included one final sweep of pardons and commutations -- involving 144 people in all, many who are notable Trump political allies. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Kobil, a Capital University law professor,… Continue watching
Jan 20 Trump global broadcasting chief quits amid VOA staff revolt By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 20 AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s fiction in his goodbye to Washington By Hope Yen, Christopher Rugaber, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Falsehoods suffused President Donald Trump's farewell remarks Wednesday morning and the night before, though he was spot on with this: “We were not a regular administration.”… Continue reading
Jan 20 Acting attorney general resigns as Biden enters By Associated Press Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen will resign when President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office. The Justice Department says Rosen’s resignation goes into effect at noon Wednesday. Rosen has run the department since former Attorney General William Barr resigned… Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump keeps inauguration tradition of leaving note for Biden By Associated Press The White House says President Trump left behind a note for his successor, Democrat Joe Biden. Continue reading