May 22 WATCH: Biden welcomes Kenyan President Ruto as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden is set to designate the East African nation a major non-NATO ally as it prepares to send 1,000 police officers to Haiti as part of U.N.-led effort to address the security crisis there. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Statue of Rev. Billy Graham unveiled at U.S. Capitol By Associated Press The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association says House Speaker Mike Johnson, other congressional members and the family of the Charlotte-born evangelist are expected to attend Thursday's unveiling in Washington. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Speaker Mike Johnson’s appearance at Trump’s felony trial marks a remarkable moment in US politics By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Johnson is leading his Republican Party against the U.S. system by declaring Trump's felony trial to be a sham. Continue reading
May 14 Live Updates: Michael Cohen testifies for 2nd day in Trump hush money trial By Associated Press Cohen's testimony on Monday linked Trump to all aspects of a hush money scheme that prosecutors say was aimed at stifling stories that threatened his 2016 campaign. Follow updates here. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: House quickly rejects Rep. Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stunned colleagues Wednesday calling for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers quickly rejected it. Continue reading
May 07 Rep. Greene and Speaker Johnson meet for a 2nd day as possible vote on his ouster simmers By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Johnson insisted Tuesday he's not negotiating with far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as they prepared to meet again at the Capitol and she weighed whether to proceed with a vote on the motion to vacate him from office. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’ll push vote to oust Johnson By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Speaking outside the Capitol, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ranted against Republican Party leaders at the highest levels and pushed back against their public entreaties, including from Donald Trump, to avoid another messy political fight so close to the November election. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: Speaker Johnson holds news conference on anti-Israel protests and universities By News Desk and Associated Press Nationwide, campus protesters have called for their institutions to cut financial ties to Israel and decried how thousands of civilians in Gaza have been killed by Israel following the deadly attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on military aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Even with the new weapons and ammunition, it's unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 2:40 News Wrap: Bipartisan House coalition passes $95 billion foreign aid package In our news wrap Saturday, the House passed a long-delayed $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, the Senate approved an extension of a controversial surveillance law, hospital officials say an Israeli airstrike on a house in southern… Continue watching