Feb 10 Haley challenges Trump on her home turf ahead of Republican primary in South Carolina By Michelle L. Price, Meg Kinnard, James Pollard, Associated Press With two weeks to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is trying to challenge Donald Trump on her home turf while the former president tries to quash his last major rival’s narrow path to the nomination. Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 5:12 White House pushes back on special counsel's criticism of Biden's mental fitness By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat On Thursday, special counsel Robert Hur’s report concluded that no criminal charges were warranted against President Biden for his handling of classified documents. However, the report made several references to Biden’s age and called his memory into question. White House… Continue watching
Feb 09 With Nevada caucuses under Trump's belt, GOP presidential contest turns to South Carolina By Jill Colvin, Associated Press After winning Nevada’s Republican caucuses late Thursday night, Former President Donald Trump is heading to Pennsylvania for a speech before the National Rifle Association. Continue reading
Feb 09 Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces U.S. Senate run By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Hogan's announcement on Friday gives Republicans a prominent candidate well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn’t had a Republican U.S. senator in 37 years. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: In surprise appearance, Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Lindsay Whitehurst, Colleen Long, Associated Press The report from special counsel Robert Hur resolves a criminal investigation that had shadowed Biden's presidency for the last year. But its bitingly critical assessment of his handling of sensitive government records and unflattering characterizations of his memory will spark… Continue reading
Feb 08 6 takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's classified documents By Aamer Madhani, Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden can breathe easier knowing he won't face criminal charges for his handling of the documents. But the Hur report nonetheless does damage to Biden's case that he brings normalcy to the presidency after the chaos of Trump's tenure. Continue reading
Feb 08 Multiple threats to election systems prompt U.S. cybersecurity agency to boost cooperation with states By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press State and local election officials face a growing list of security challenges. Among the most daunting are potential cyberattacks by foreign governments. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 6:23 Biden willfully withheld classified docs but will not be charged, special counsel says By Saher Khan, Ali Schmitz The Justice Department declined to prosecute President Biden for his handling of classified Obama-era documents found in his former office and at home. In a 345-page report, special counsel Robert Hur wrote, “We conclude that no criminal charges are warranted… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 8:59 What Supreme Court justices signaled in hearing on removing Trump from Colorado ballot By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman The Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark election case looking at whether Donald Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 should disqualify him from appearing on Colorado's ballot. The justices scrutinized an obscure provision in the 14th Amendment at the center… Continue watching
Feb 08 Biden aides meet with Arab American leaders in Michigan, aiming to mend political ties By Joey Cappelletti, Corey Williams, Associated Press It's part of an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. Continue reading