Politics
Trump Pardons Ex-aide Bannon But Not Himself Or Family - Official
U.S. President Donald Trump granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of pardons and commutations issued in his final hours in office, a senior administration official said, but did not pardon himself, members of his famil...
AP Exclusive: Selena Gomez: Big Tech 'Cashing In From Evil’
Hours after an angry mob of Trump supporters took control of the U.S. Capitol in a violent insurrection, Selena Gomez laid much of the blame at the feet of Big Tech.
Pelosi's Nine Impeachment Managers Hope To 'Finish The Job'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped nine of her most trusted allies in the House to argue the case for President Donald Trumps impeachment.
Biden Says Will Enlist Retired Doctors, Order More Syringes To Speed U.S. COVID-19 Vaccinations
U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden on Friday said he would order increased production of syringes and other supplies to ramp up vaccinations against COVID19 and improve upon the Trump administration rollout that he called a "dismal failure."
Washington Locks Down, Delta Bans Guns To D.C. Ahead Of Inauguration
As Washington locks down for Presidentelect Joe Biden's inauguration, Delta Air Lines put new restrictions on passengers to the U.S. capital on Thursday, while Democrats warned of possible political violence even after the Jan. 20 swearingin.
Biden Forgoing Amtrak Trip To Washington Over Security Fears
Presidentelect Joe Biden will no longer be taking an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns, a person briefed on the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Analysis: Dollar Bears Grow Cautious As U.S. Yields Rise
A rally in U.S. yields is clouding the outlook for one of the market’s most popular trades: betting against the dollar.
Grieving Congressman Leads Effort To Remove Trump After Riot
Rep. Jamie Raskin's 25yearold son, Tommy, killed himself on New Year's Eve and was buried the following Tuesday. A day later, a violent mob launched a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that forced Raskin and his colleagues to evacuate.
Stocks Pause For Breath As Bond Selloff Extends
Stocks took a breather on Tuesday, easing from record highs as political turmoil in Washington and rising coronavirus cases gave pause, though a selloff in U.S. Treasuries extended as investors reckon on a big spending government.
Oil Prices Rise On Expected Inventory Drawdown; Virus Concerns Cap Gains
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on expectations of a drawdown in crude oil inventories in the United States for a fifth straight week, but investor worries over climbing coronavirus cases globally capped price gains.
Pompeo, In Tuesday Speech, To Accuse Iran Of Al Qaeda Links - Sources
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to use newly declassified U.S. intelligence on Tuesday to publicly accuse Iran of ties to al Qaeda, two people familiar with the matter said, as part of his lastminute offensive against Tehran before handing over...
The Latest: Capitol Police Names Pittman Acting Chief
The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of proTrump loyalists (all times local):
Trump Faces 'IncItement Of Insurrection' Impeachment Charge
As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge incitement of insurrection over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
The Latest: Senator Wants 'Crime Scene' Evidence Preserved
The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of proTrump loyalists (all times local):
AIADMK General Council Endorses Palaniswami as CM Candidate for Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls
In one of the 16 resolutions adopted at the meeting, the party members authorised the two leaders to devise AIADMK's electoral strategy, even as it eyes a hat trick of victories, after securing back to back wins in 2011 and 2016 under the late J Jayalalit...
College Football 2021: NCAA Reforms And Pandemic Recovery
College football will attempt to return to normal in 2021 after a season roiled by the pandemic while also adapting to a new paradigm in which the athletes have more power than ever before.