Nov 09 House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 more former White House aides By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The subpoenas include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Continue reading
Nov 08 House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump associates Jason Miller, Michael Flynn and Bernard Kerik By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The panel’s chairman said the committee was demanding testimony and documents from former Trump campaign officials and others who strategized about how to halt the certification of Biden’s victory in a so-called “war room” ahead of the siege. Continue reading
Nov 08 Woman recalls 'complete terror' of Charlottesville car attack By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence. Continue reading
Nov 02 Alvin Bragg elected as Manhattan's first Black district attorney By Associated Press The 48-year-old Democrat easily defeated Republican Thomas Kenniff on Tuesday to join a wave of progressive, reform-minded prosecutors in several big U.S cities. Continue reading
Nov 02 Virginia voters have a more favorable view of GOP candidate Younkin than Trump, voter survey suggests By Sara Burnett, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The economy ranked as the top issue facing the state of Virginia as voters cast their ballots in the tight race for governor, with the coronavirus pandemic and education trailing. Continue reading
Nov 02 China envoy defends emissions at climate summit, criticizes U.S. under Trump By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press China's dependence on coal power helps make it the biggest current climate polluter, although the nation in recent years has made commitments to start curbing emissions. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 6:13 Online threats, armed protestors and other red flags law enforcement ignored before Jan. 6 A new three-part investigation by The Washington Post into the forces that led to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 reveals how advance warnings of violence were ignored, and how unprepared the Capitol Police force was. The… Continue watching
Nov 01 Biden apologizes for Trump's exit from Paris climate accord By Associated Press Standing before world leaders gathered in Scotland, Biden sought to portray the enormous costs of limiting carbon emissions as a chance to create jobs by transitioning to renewable energy and electric automobiles. Continue reading
Nov 01 Biden apologizes for Trump administration pulling out of Paris Agreement By Associated Press President Joe Biden offered a public apology to a U.N. climate conference over his predecessor Donald Trump’s move to pull the U.S. from the Paris accord. Continue reading
Oct 28 Why Congress is looking closely at the Jan. 6 rally By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has focused some of its early work on the planning of the rally at which President Donald Trump told his supporters to "fight like hell."… Continue reading