Dec 14 Few U.S. adults want a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, AP-NORC poll shows By Seung Min Kim, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Relatively few Americans are excited about a potential rematch of the 2020 election between Biden and Trump. But more Republicans would be happy to have Trump as their nominee than Democrats would be with Biden. Continue reading
Dec 14 Calling for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case, some 2024 GOP hopefuls stop short of criticizing law By Meg Kinnard, Christine Fernando, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press It’s the latest indication that the candidates see the politics surrounding abortion as a delicate — and fraught — issue for the GOP after the Supreme Court's reversal of constitutional protections for the procedure helped power Democrats to unexpectedly strong… Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 10:53 Impeachment expert Michael Gerhardt breaks down House GOP inquiry into Biden By William Brangham, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens House Republicans voted to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family's business dealings. Lisa Desjardins reports on the developments and William Brangham discusses the inquiry with Michael Gerhardt, author of "The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide… Continue watching
Dec 13 House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Every Republican rallied behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. Continue reading
Dec 13 Biden considers new border restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Colleen Long, Associated Press Top Biden administration officials are trying to reach a last-minute deal for wartime aid for Ukraine by agreeing to Senate Republican demands to bolster U.S.-Mexico border policies to cut crossings. Continue reading
Dec 13 Biden meets with the families of Americans believed to be taken hostage by Hamas By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday held his first in-person meeting with the families of some of the eight Americans still unaccounted for and presumed taken captive by Hamas during its deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: House authorizes Biden impeachment inquiry along party lines By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Every Republican rallied behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at meeting of National Infrastructure Advisory Council By News Desk President Joe Biden delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon at a meeting of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Hunter Biden demands public hearing, condemns Republican investigation for 'false facts' By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings. He insisted he would only testify in public. Continue reading
Dec 13 Where voters stand on more funding for Ukraine and Israel By Laura Santhanam Debate on whether to approve more Ukraine assistance has dragged on for weeks in Congress as President Joe Biden's approval ratings continue to languish, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading