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GOP says they were sidelined from House Dems’ sweeping China competition bill

House Democrats have unveiled their version of sweeping legislation aimed at bolstering U.S. competition with China, though bipartisan buy-in will be needed to finish the job and Republicans objected to being shut out of the process.

January 26, 2022

Alex Jones reveals what he would have told Jan. 6 committee if he hadn’t invoked 5th Amendment

Far-right radio host Alex Jones said he asserted his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent "almost 100 times" during his deposition before the House Jan. 6 committee.

January 25, 2022

Bipartisan delegation headed to Brussels, Ukraine to assess escalating tensions with Russia

A bipartisan House delegation is en route to Brussels and Kyiv to show U.S. resolve against Russia's threatening posture toward Ukraine, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks announced Tuesday.

January 25, 2022

California Wildfire near Big Sur prompts evacuations

The Monterey County California Sheriff's office has ordered evacuations near Big Sur and closed a stretch of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway amid a wildfire that broke out late Friday.

January 22, 2022

Arizona Democratic Party censures Sinema as party reels from string of defeats

The Arizona Democratic Party executive board voted on Saturday to censure Sen. Kyrsten Sinema over her decision to join her Republican colleagues in blocking a Democratic attempt to change Senate filibuster rules to pass voting rights legislation.

January 22, 2022

Ukrainian foreign minister disappointed with Germany’s decision not to provide weapons

Fissures between Ukrainian and German officials emerged Saturday over Berlin's refusal to arm Ukrainian defense forces amid fears of an imminent Russian invasion.

January 22, 2022

First shipment of latest round of security aid arrives in Kyiv

The first shipment of a $200 million U.S. security assistance package aimed at boosting Ukrainian defense forces arrived in Kyiv, the U.S. Embassy announced Saturday.

January 22, 2022

1 NYPD officer killed, another wounded in Friday night shooting

A New York City Police officer was killed and another critically wounded while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Harlem Friday evening.

January 22, 2022

Judge denies Trump spokesperson’s attempts to recoup bank records from Jan. 6 committee

A federal judge has denied a motion by a spokesman for former President Donald Trump to have his bank records returned by the House committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

January 21, 2022

Jan. 6 committee seeks cooperation from Ivanka Trump

The House Jan. 6 Committee on Thursday sent a letter to Ivanka Trump seeking her voluntary cooperation in the probe of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

January 20, 2022

Republicans blast Biden for weak rhetoric against Russia

Republican lawmakers are ripping President Biden's remarks about a possible Russian incursion into Ukraine as "nothing short of a disaster," and saying the White House attempt to clean it up is falling flat.

January 20, 2022

Jan. 6 committee targets ‘Groyper’ leaders in new round of subpoenas

The House Jan 6. committee on Wednesday subpoenaed two leaders of the far-right "Groypers" movement, saying they promoted election fraud claims at rallies leading up to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

January 19, 2022

Biden meets with bipartisan group of senators to discuss Ukraine

President Biden on Wednesday met virtually with a bipartisan group of senators to discuss Russia's military buildup along the Ukraine border, the White House said.

January 19, 2022

Democrats press defense contractor over alleged price gouging

Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee want to claw back $21 million in excess profits from a spare parts manufacturer who they say has repeatedly fleeced the Pentagon.

January 19, 2022

Jan. 6 committee to conduct a formal interview with mysterious Capitol riot figure Ray Epps

Ray Epps, the Arizona man who several Republican lawmakers say is a federal informant who was present during the Capitol attack, is scheduled to participate in an interview on Friday with the House Jan. 6 committee.

January 18, 2022

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Giuliani, 3 others in 2020 election-fraud claims

The House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday subpoenaed lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani and three other individuals behind President Donald Trump's challenge of the 2020 presidential election.

January 18, 2022

Verizon, AT&T delay 5G service launch near some airports, fears persist of impact on airplanes

Verizon and AT&T announced Tuesday that they will postpone their rollout of 5G near some airports after the airline industry warned of 'catastrophic disruptions' to flights if telecoms move forward with a full-scale rollout of the service on Wednesday.

January 18, 2022

Airline executives warn of ‘catastrophic disruption’ ahead of 5G rollout

Airline industry heavyweights are warning of chaos if Verizon and AT&T proceed with a full-scale rollout of 5G on Wednesday.

January 18, 2022

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says children won’t be taught racial politics

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Sunday that Virginians are ready for a new direction and he will get the "politics out" of school instruction while pushing for lower taxes and investments in law enforcement to reduce crime.

January 16, 2022

Trump vows a ‘comeback,’ trashes Biden at massive first rally of 2022 campaign season

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday promised that he would be staging a "comeback," his clearest indication yet that he plans to run for the White House in 2024. He said it would be a "comeback the likes of which nobody has ever seen."

January 15, 2022