Former Capitol Police Chief: 'Intelligence Was Botched' On Jan. 6
In a newly released book, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund details the "agonizing" memories and experiences he faced on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Biden Toughens Border, Offers Legal Path For 30,000 Migrants A Month
Cuban migrants are still arriving by boat in the Florida Keys even as the Biden administration promises a crackdown.
| AP and Haley Bull
Evangelical Christians Influencing Hispanic Community In Elections
Trends in evangelical Christianity are influencing Hispanics and their attraction to the GOP.
Specific Violent Details Revealed In Video Of Jan. 6 Attackers
One video made public was the body-worn camera footage captured by Michael Fanone, a former MPD officer, who was beaten and tased by attackers.
McCarthy Fails For 3rd Long Day In GOP House Speaker Fight
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing for a long, excruciating third day of voting with no end in sight.
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Putin Orders 36-Hour Weekend Cease-Fire In Ukraine
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church proposed the cease-fire to observe the Christmas holiday, which is celebrated Jan. 7.
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McCarthy Rejected For House Speaker With GOP In Disarray
The second day of a new Congress ended without much progress in naming a new House speaker.
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Exclusive Details On Capitol Hill Pipe Bomb Probe As FBI Ups Reward
The FBI has conducted every type of lab test on the devices, from fingerprints to DNA, but nothing has generated strong leads.
Cruise Ship Rescues Cuban Migrants Near Florida Keys
18 people, including women and children, were rescued from a makeshift boat by the Scarlet Lady cruise ship between Key West and Cuba.
Rep.-Elect Santos Issued Premature Statement Saying He Was Sworn In
Santos wasn't the only incoming representative to announce they had been sworn in. At least three other GOP lawmakers issued a nearly identical.
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Twitter Says It Will Relax Ban On Political Advertising
The move represents a break from a 2019 policy, which banned ads by candidates, political parties or elected or appointed government officials.
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FDA Finalizes Rule Expanding Availability Of Abortion Pills
The rule updates the drug's labeling to allow many more retail pharmacies to dispense the pills, so long as they complete a certification process.
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U.S. Reopening Visa And Consular Services At Embassy In Cuba
The Embassy confirmed this week it will begin processing immigrant visas, with a priority placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S.
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Can The International Criminal Court Prosecute War Crimes In Ukraine?
The International Criminal Court is limited in its ability to investigate war crimes, and the most powerful have ways to shield themselves.
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Containers Used As A Border Wall Are Being Removed, But At What Cost?
Environmentalists say the container wall disrupted wildlife, but they worry their expensive removal will cost the land even more.
Rep.-Elect George Santos Set To Be Sworn In Despite Investigations
The incoming Republican congressman from New York has been accused of lying about his education, prior work experience, and having a Jewish ancestry.
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Jan. 6 Panel Shutting Down After Referring Trump For Crimes
The House Jan. 6 committee's time officially ends Tuesday when the new Republican-led House is sworn in.
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McCarthy Fails In Two Votes For House Speaker, Not Conceding
Lawmakers convened Tuesday to a new era of divided government as Democrats relinquish control of the House after midterm election losses.
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Russia Presses Ukraine, Firing 40 Drones At Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Monday that 40 drones "headed for Kyiv" overnight. All of them were destroyed, according to air defense forces.
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Democrat Katie Hobbs To Take Office As Arizona Governor
Hobbs is the outgoing secretary of state and will replace Republican Gov. Doug Ducey.
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Historic Term Begins In Michigan As Whitmer, Others Sworn In
Whitmer, the state's first female governor when elected in 2018, won reelection in November by defeating Republican Tudor Dixon.
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President Biden's New Year Pitch Focuses On Benefits Of Bipartisanship
President Biden and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will make a rare joint appearance in McConnell's home state of Kentucky on Wednesday.
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Russian Strikes Intensify As Ukrainians Return For Holiday
Officials say at least one person has been killed and 14 others hospitalized after 20 Russia launched 20 missiles over Ukraine Saturday.
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New Housing Support For Military Families Is Coming
In a tough economy, the Defense Department is taking steps to help relieve the burden on military families.
2022 Year In Review: Gun Violence
2022 saw a record number of people under 18 years old killed, but some cities have reported a drop in homicides.
Trump's Taxes: Takeaways From Release Of Long-Sought Returns
Former President Donald Trump's tax returns show he maintained a bank account in China through 2017, his first year in the White House.
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EPA Finalizes Water Rule That Repeals Trump-Era Changes
The rule defines which "waters of the United States" are protected by the Clean Water Act.
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Trump's Tax Returns Released After Long Fight With Congress
Tax returns spanning from 2015 to 2020 could take on added significance now that Trump has launched a third campaign for the White House.
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What Will Be The Major Political Headlines In 2023?
Politics won't be slowing down, even though legislation on Capitol Hill might.
Biden Signs $1.7 Trillion Bill Funding Government Operations
The bill President Joe Biden signed includes new aid for Ukraine and NATO allies.
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