Jan 31 Watch 5:47 How Congress is addressing the Jan. 6 insurrection Former President Donald Trump, charged with inciting the January 6 insurrection, is facing his second impeachment trial amid ongoing investigations by Congressional committees and federal agencies into the events that led to the attack. New York University School of Law… Continue watching
Jan 30 Federal conspiracy charges for 2 Proud Boys in Capitol riot By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Dominic Pezzola, a former Marine who authorities say was seen on video smashing a Capitol window with a stolen Capitol Police riot shield, and William Pepe, who authorities said was photographed inside the building, were arrested earlier in the month… Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 11:44 Brooks and Capehart on Biden's first full week and the state of the Republican Party New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's use of executive actions, Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package, and the state of the Republican Party… Continue watching
Jan 27 U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence By Ben Fox, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The department isn't citing a specific threat, but DHS points to "a heightened threat environment across the United States" that it believes "will persist" in the weeks since Biden took office. Continue reading
Jan 26 AP report: DOJ rescinds 'zero tolerance' immigration rule By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson issued the new memo to federal prosecutors across the nation, saying the department would return to its previous policy and instructing prosecutors to act on the merits of the cases. Continue reading
Jan 25 Former Trump spokeswoman Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press She was one of now-former President Donald Trump's closest aides, and she launches her bid after the U.S. House impeached Trump for inciting the deadly siege this month at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Threats against Congress keep National Guard in D.C. By Associated Press The shocking insurrection at the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob prompted federal officials to rethink security in and around its landmarks, resulting in an unprecedented lockdown for Biden's inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 25 What we know about Trump's second impeachment trial By Daniel Bush The rules for the impeachment trial, including how long it will last and whether witnesses will be allowed to testify, have not yet been finalized. But after several days of debate, the Senate’s Republican and Democratic leaders struck a deal… Continue reading
Jan 24 Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an impeachment trial, a sign of the dimming chances that former President Donald Trump will be convicted on the charge that he incited a siege of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 3:10 Senate nearing a deal on timing of Trump's impeachment trial By Daniel Bush Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are nearing a deal to begin an impeachment trial for former President Trump on Feb. 8, as they continue to iron out the final details including the length of a… Continue watching