Jan 18 Biden White House moves to protect data from politics after Trump census pressure By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The Biden White House this month pushed to protect statistical agencies like the U.S. Census Bureau from political interference. Continue reading
Jan 16 AP FACT CHECK: Trump seeds race animus with COVID falsehood By Calvin Woodward, David Klepper, Associated Press Donald Trump falsely declared in a weekend rally that public health authorities are denying the COVID-19 vaccine to white people because of their race. The former president seeded racial resentments in remarks that twisted the facts on public-health policy and… Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he won't cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee By Farnoush Amiri, Eric Tucker, Associated Press House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is refusing a request by the House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection to submit to an interview and turn over records pertaining to the deadly riot. Continue reading
Jan 11 Planners of Jan. 6 Trump rally subpoenaed by House panel By Associated Press The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to two Republican strategists and a Trump administration official regarding their involvement in the planning and preparation of one of the rallies that preceded the deadly attack. Continue reading
Jan 10 Joe Biden's silence on Guantanamo Bay frustrates closure advocates as prison turns 20 By Ben Fox, Associated Press Advocates for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center were hopeful when President Joe Biden took office. And they were relieved this summer as the U.S. released a prisoner. Many are now increasingly impatient. Continue reading
Jan 06 AP FACT CHECK: On Jan. 6 anniversary, Trump sticks to election falsehoods By Hope Yen, David Klepper, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to cling to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen as the nation marked the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds prayer vigil after sharing testimonials on Jan. 6 attack By Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press On the anniversary of last year's Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, dozens of lawmakers gathered Thursday to share their stories of that day's terror and resilience. Continue reading
Jan 06 Trump maintains grip on Republican Party despite violent insurrection By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump's excommunication from the Republican Party seemed a near certainty on Jan. 6, 2021, the day a raging band of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol in a bid to overturn his election loss. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: 'Democracy was attacked' during Jan. 6 insurrection, Biden says on anniversary By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Speaking at the White House briefing, Psaki said Biden plans to "speak to the truth of what happened, not the lies that some have spread since and the peril it has posed to the rule of law and our system… Continue reading
Jan 04 Trump cancels Florida press conference scheduled on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said in a statement Tuesday evening that he would instead be discussing his grievances at a rally he has planned in Arizona later this month. Continue reading