Senators grill Jackson over record on third day of confirmation hearing
Republicans continued lines of questioning on Wednesday regarding Jackson's handling of child pornography cases during her time as a federal judge.
Madeleine Albright, first woman to serve as secretary of state, dies at 84
In a statement, Bill and Hillary Clinton called Albright "an extraordinary human being."
U.S. assesses Russian forces committed "war crimes" in Ukraine
Blinken cited reports of several incidents in beseiged Mariupol.
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends record in second day of confirmation hearings
Republicans pushed a line of questioning about some of her past sentences in child pornography cases.
Marines release names of 4 killed in crash in Norway during NATO drill
The annual NATO drills in Norway are unrelated to the war in Ukraine.
4 shot in downtown Austin during final weekend of SXSW festival
Austin police said Sunday afternoon that a suspect was in custody.
Pentagon says Guantanamo detainee linked to 9/11 transferred to Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Mani Ahmad al-Qahtani has been accused of being the "20th hijacker" in the 9/11 plot, but his lawyers say he suffers from schizophrenia.
Jan. 6 committee says Trump, allies engaged in "criminal conspiracy"
The filing also said Trump "repeatedly asked the Vice President to exercise unilateral authority illegally."
Texas congressman suspends campaign after admitting infidelity
Taylor was also forced into a runoff in Tuesday night's primary.
Biden uses State of the Union to push "unity agenda"
The president emphasized what unites the country while trying to reassure Americans worried about the Ukraine crisis, inflation and gas prices that "we are going to be OK."
Gina Raimondo selected as State of the Union designated survivor
The "designated survivor" is an official who is chosen to not attend the State of the Union so that they are able to take over the government if catastrophe strikes.
Buttigieg says Biden will "continue to fight for" social policies
The transportation secretary said the president will "speak to" economic issues in the State of the Union address.
New York governor says school mask mandate will end Wednesday
New York City's indoor vaccine mandate could end by March 7, the mayor said.
Trump wins CPAC 2024 straw poll, DeSantis is second but more than 30 points behind
DeSantis dominated without Trump on the ballot, winning 61% of the attendees, including two-thirds of Trump supporters.
Henry Cuellar tries to fend off progressive challengers in reelection bid
The congressional rematch between moderate incumbent Henry Cuellar and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros is the first noteworthy House primary of the year.