Democrats promote Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have promoted Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Democrats promote Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have promoted Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Congress asks tech companies for Jan. 6 records

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Democrats promote Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have promoted Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Congress asks tech companies for Jan. 6 records

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Democrats promote Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have promoted Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Congress asks tech companies for Jan. 6 records

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

AP Explains: Congress asks tech companies for Jan. 6 records

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested that telecommunications and social media companies preserve the personal communications of hundreds of people who may have somehow been connected to the attack. It's a sweeping public demand from Congress that is rare, if not …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

AP Explains: Congress asks tech companies for Jan. 6 records

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested that telecommunications and social media companies preserve the personal communications of hundreds of people who may have somehow been connected to the attack. It's a sweeping public demand from Congress that is rare, if not …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes as intelligence agencies charged with anticipating those threats face new questions after the U.S.-backed Afghan military collapsed with shocking speed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes as intelligence agencies charged with anticipating those threats face new questions after the U.S.-backed Afghan military collapsed with shocking speed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes as intelligence agencies charged with anticipating those threats face new questions after the U.S.-backed Afghan military collapsed with shocking speed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes as intelligence agencies charged with anticipating those threats face new questions after the U.S.-backed Afghan military collapsed with shocking speed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

What's inside the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

What's inside the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

What's inside the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

What's inside the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weekend fundraiser that it would be “hard not to hit her” with a gavel if he’s sworn in as …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weekend fundraiser that it would be “hard not to hit her” with a gavel if he’s sworn in as …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to award Medals of Honor to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to award Medals of Honor to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weekend fundraiser that it would be “hard not to hit her” with a gavel if he’s sworn in as …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weekend fundraiser that it would be “hard not to hit her” with a gavel if he’s sworn in as …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Biden signs bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed emergency legislation that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

AP FACT CHECK: No, Pelosi is not out to arrest mask refusers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the House Republican leadership is spreading a false accusation that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is out to get people arrested if they refuse to wear a mask inside the premises.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Biden signs bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed emergency legislation that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

AP FACT CHECK: No, Pelosi is not out to arrest mask refusers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the House Republican leadership is spreading a false accusation that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is out to get people arrested if they refuse to wear a mask inside the premises.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Biden signs bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed emergency legislation that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

AP FACT CHECK: No, Pelosi is not out to arrest mask refusers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the House Republican leadership is spreading a false accusation that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is out to get people arrested if they refuse to wear a mask inside the premises.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Biden signs bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed emergency legislation that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

AP FACT CHECK: No, Pelosi is not out to arrest mask refusers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the House Republican leadership is spreading a false accusation that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is out to get people arrested if they refuse to wear a mask inside the premises.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress passes emergency Capitol security money, Afghan aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress poised to pass Capitol security money, Afghan aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to pass emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Senate OKs bill to secure Capitol, help Afghans with visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — An emergency spending bill passed by the Senate 98-0 on Thursday would bolster security at the Capitol and repay outstanding debts from the Jan. 6 insurrection. The $2.1 billion bill would also increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This is how I'm going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories

WASHINGTON (AP) — “This is how I'm going to die, defending this entrance," Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Jan. 6 probe begins, Dem vows: 'We have to get it right'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This is how I'm going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories

WASHINGTON (AP) — “This is how I'm going to die, defending this entrance," Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'This is how I'm going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories

WASHINGTON (AP) — “This is how I'm going to die, defending this entrance," Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Jan. 6 hearing opens as police detail violence, injuries

WASHINGTON (AP) — “This is how I'm going to die, defending this entrance.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

At first Jan. 6 hearing, police to detail violence, injuries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are launching their investigation into the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Jan. 6 probe begins, Dem vows: 'We have to get it right'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Police to detail violence, injuries at first Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are launching their investigation into the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Police to detail violence, injuries at first Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are launching their investigation into the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Jan. 6 probe begins, Dem vows: 'We have to get it right'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'We have to get it right,' Dem vows as Jan. 6 probe begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'We have to get it right,' Dem vows as Jan. 6 probe begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of the Jan. 6 insurrection until his wife called him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi intends to appoint 2nd Republican to Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she intends to name a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Thursday that a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will take on its “deadly serious” work whether Republicans participate or not.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says Jan. 6 panel to move ahead without GOP's choices

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection “will do the job it set out to do” despite Republicans’ vow to boycott the probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has picked five Republicans to sit on the new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, signaling that Republicans will participate in the investigation that they have staunchly opposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

GOP may boycott Jan. 6 probe after Pelosi blocks members

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won't participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol if Democrats won't accept the members he appointed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi moves to block Trump allies from Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting two Republicans tapped by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, citing the “integrity” of the probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has picked five Republicans to sit on the new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, signaling that Republicans will participate in the investigation that they have staunchly opposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has picked five Republicans to sit on the new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, signaling that Republicans will participate in the investigation that they have staunchly opposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has picked five Republicans to sit on the new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, signaling that Republicans will participate in the investigation that they have staunchly opposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Police testimony will lead off panel's first Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is expected to hold its first public hearing this month with police officers who responded to the attack and custodial staff who cleaned up afterward, chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Police testimony will lead off panel's first Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is expected to hold its first public hearing this month with police officers who responded to the attack and custodial staff who cleaned up afterward, chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Police testimony will lead off panel's first Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is expected to hold its first public hearing this month with police officers who responded to the attack and custodial staff who cleaned up afterward, chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Police testimony will lead off panel's first Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is expected to hold its first public hearing this month with police officers who responded to the attack and custodial staff who cleaned up afterward, chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House to probe Capitol riot — over Republican opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharply split along party lines, the House launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, approving a special committee to probe the violent attack as police officers who were injured fighting Donald Trump's supporters watched from the gallery above.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi names Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and seven Democrats to a

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House to probe Capitol riot — over Republican opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharply split along party lines, the House launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, approving a special committee to probe the violent attack as police officers who were injured fighting Donald Trump's supporters watched from the gallery above.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leaders won't support probe of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say they will oppose the creation of a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol — and have so far declined to say whether they will even participate in the probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House to probe Capitol riot — over Republican opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharply split along party lines, the House launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, approving a special committee to probe the violent attack as police officers who were injured fighting Donald Trump's supporters watched from the gallery above.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House votes to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Split along party lines, the House launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, approving a special committee to probe the violent attack as police officers who were injured fighting former President Donald Trump's supporters watched from the gallery above.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House to vote on bill launching probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses, according to legislation released by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday. The House is expected to vote on the bill this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Looming over Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress: whether to change or eliminate the rules of the filibuster to enact President Joe Biden's agenda.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House poised to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a special committee to probe the violent attack.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leaders won't support probe of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say they will oppose the creation of a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol — and have so far declined to say whether they will even participate in the probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House poised to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a 13-person select committee to probe the violent attack.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leaders won't support probe of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say they will oppose the creation of a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol — and have so far declined to say whether they will even participate in the probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House Republicans won't say if they'll support Jan. 6 probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders won’t say whether they will support — or even participate in — a proposed select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No. 2 Republican won't say if GOP will support Jan. 6 probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The No. 2 House Republican won’t say whether members of his caucus will support — or even participate in — a proposed select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Looming over Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress: whether to change or eliminate the rules of the filibuster to enact President Joe Biden's agenda.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House to vote on bill launching probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses, according to legislation released by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday. The House is expected to vote on the bill this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House to vote on bill launching probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses, according to legislation released by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday. The House is expected to vote on the bill this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Officer asks McCarthy to denounce GOP remarks on Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Looming over Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress: whether to change or eliminate the rules of the filibuster to enact President Joe Biden's agenda.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Looming over Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress: whether to change or eliminate the rules of the filibuster to enact President Joe Biden's agenda.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Officer asks McCarthy to denounce GOP remarks on Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Officer asks McCarthy to denounce GOP remarks on Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Officer asks McCarthy to denounce GOP remarks on Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leader to meet with Capitol officer hurt on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leader to meet with Capitol officer hurt on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi signals new panel to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is signaling that she is poised to create a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, pushing closer to a partisan investigation of the attack after Senate Republicans blocked the creation of an independent probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi signals new panel to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is signaling that she is poised to create a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, pushing closer to a partisan investigation of the attack after Senate Republicans blocked the creation of an independent probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi signals new panel to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is signaling that she is poised to create a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, pushing closer to a partisan investigation of the attack after Senate Republicans blocked the creation of an independent probe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House will form new committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democratic colleagues on Tuesday that she is creating a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a person familiar with her remarks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Army leader defended the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment and that senior military leaders had determined beforehand …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Army leader defended the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment and that senior military leaders had determined beforehand …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Army leader defended the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment and that senior military leaders had determined beforehand …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Department to tighten rules on seizing Congress data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will tighten its rules around obtaining records from members of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland said, amid revelations the department under former President Donald Trump had secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Army leader defended the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment and that senior military leaders had determined beforehand …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi says House to move forward with Jan. 6 investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will move forward with investigations of the Jan. 6 insurrection now that legislation to create an independent commission has stalled in the Senate, saying “we can't wait any longer" to probe the attack.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Department to tighten rules on seizing Congress data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will tighten its rules around obtaining records from members of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday, amid revelations the department under former President Donald Trump had secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Department to tighten rules on seizing Congress data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will tighten its rules around obtaining records from members of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday, amid revelations the department under former President Donald Trump had secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Dept., Congress probing Trump seizures of Dems' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's internal watchdog launched an investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration secretly seized phone data from at least two House Democrats as part of an aggressive leaks probe. Democrats called the seizures “harrowing” and an abuse of power.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters, according to a committee …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Dept., Congress probing Trump seizures of Dems' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's internal watchdog launched an investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration secretly seized phone data from at least two House Democrats as part of an aggressive leaks probe. Democrats called the seizures “harrowing” and an abuse of power.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters, according to a committee …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Dept., Congress probing Trump seizures of Dems' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's internal watchdog launched an investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration secretly seized phone data from at least two House Democrats as part of an aggressive leaks probe. Democrats called the seizures “harrowing” and an abuse of power.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Justice Dept., Congress probing Trump seizures of Dems' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's internal watchdog launched an investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration secretly seized phone data from at least two House Democrats as part of an aggressive leaks probe. Democrats called the seizures “harrowing” and an abuse of power.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Congress, Justice Dept. probing Trump seizures of Dems' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's internal watchdog launched an investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration secretly seized phone data from at least two House Democrats as part of an aggressive leaks probe. Democrats called the seizures a “shocking" abuse of power.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

DOJ seeks internal probe on seizure of Democrats' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked for an internal investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration seized phone data from at least two House Democrats in 2018 as part of an aggressive leaks probe. Democrats called the disclosures “harrowing."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate demands former AGs testify about Trump data seizure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leaders are demanding that Trump-era Attorneys General Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions testify about the secret seizure of data from House Democrats in 2018, calling it “shocking” and a “gross abuse of power.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters, according to a committee …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters, according to a committee …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: Senate report on 'absolutely brutal' Jan. 6 siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate report examining the security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol says missed intelligence, poor planning and multiple layers of bureaucracy led to the violent siege. It does not fault former President Donald Trump, who told his supporters to “fight like hell” to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate report details broad failures around Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate investigation of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: Senate report on 'absolutely brutal' Jan. 6 siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate report examining the security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol says missed intelligence, poor planning and multiple layers of bureaucracy led to the violent siege. It does not fault former President Donald Trump, who told his supporters to “fight like hell” to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate report details broad failures around Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate investigation of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: Senate report on 'absolutely brutal' Jan. 6 siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate report examining the security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol says missed intelligence, poor planning and multiple layers of bureaucracy led to the violent siege. It does not fault former President Donald Trump, who told his supporters to “fight like hell” to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate report details broad failures around Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate investigation of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate report details sweeping failures around Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate investigation of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Democrat says Trump counsel recounted 'troubling events'

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Friday that a nearly eight-hour interview with former President Donald Trump's top White House lawyer “shed new light on several troubling events" during his presidency, though it was unclear how Democrats would use the information long after investigations into Trump's …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Democrat says Trump counsel recounted 'troubling events'

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Friday that a nearly eight-hour interview with former President Donald Trump's top White House lawyer “shed new light on several troubling events" during his presidency, though it was unclear how Democrats would use the information long after investigations into Trump's …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Democrat says Trump counsel recounted 'troubling events'

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Friday that a nearly eight-hour interview with former President Donald Trump's top White House lawyer “shed new light on several troubling events" during his presidency, though it was unclear how Democrats would use the information long after investigations into Trump's …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Democrat says Trump counsel recounted 'troubling events'

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Friday that a nearly eight-hour interview with former President Donald Trump's top White House lawyer “shed new light on several troubling events" during his presidency, though it was unclear how Democrats would use the information long after investigations into Trump's …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After 2-year battle, House panel interviewing Trump counsel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is questioning

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House Democrats that having President Joe Biden appoint a panel is unworkable even after the Senate blocked an independent probe last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After 2-year battle, House panel to interview Trump counsel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is poised to question

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After 2-year battle, House panel to interview Trump counsel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is poised to question former White House counsel Don McGahn behind closed doors on Friday, two years after House Democrats originally sought his testimony as part of investigations into former President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House Democrats that having President Joe Biden appoint a panel is unworkable even after the Senate blocked an independent probe last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House Democrats that having President Joe Biden appoint a panel is unworkable even after the Senate blocked an independent probe last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House Democrats that having President Joe Biden appoint a panel is unworkable even after the Senate blocked an independent probe last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP blocks bipartisan probe of deadly Jan. 6 riot at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a show of party loyalty to former President Donald Trump, aiming to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate vote on Jan. 6 panel expected amid GOP opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate pushed action into Friday on a bill to create an independent commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate hits snag on vote for Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate pushed action into Friday on a bill to create an independent commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After delays, GOP poised to block bipartisan 1/6 riot probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mother of cop who died after Jan. 6 urges 1/6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are poised to block legislation that would create a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, despite both a bipartisan effort to salvage the bill and a last-minute push by the mother of a Capitol Police officer who collapsed and died after the siege.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mother of cop who died after Jan. 6 urges 1/6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are poised to block legislation that would create a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, despite both a bipartisan effort to salvage the bill and a last-minute push by the mother of a Capitol Police officer who collapsed and died after the siege.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are ready to deploy

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senators try to salvage legislation on Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators labored Tuesday to find a path forward for legislation creating a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, debating potential changes in a long-shot attempt to overcome growing GOP opposition.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mother of cop who died after Jan. 6 urges 1/6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are poised to block legislation that would create a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, despite both a bipartisan effort to salvage the bill and a last-minute push by the mother of a Capitol Police officer who collapsed and died after the siege.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senators try to salvage legislation on Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators labored Tuesday to find a path forward for legislation creating a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, debating potential changes in a long-shot attempt to overcome growing GOP opposition.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to help quell the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senators try to salvage legislation on Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators labored to find a path forward for legislation creating a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, debating potential changes in a long-shot attempt to overcome growing GOP opposition.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to help quell the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to help quell the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to help quell the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Congress' Jan. 6 commission would work

WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent commission to study the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection would be modeled after a similar panel that studied the 9/11 terrorist attacks and has long been hailed as a bipartisan success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Congress' Jan. 6 commission would work

WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent commission to study the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection would be modeled after a similar panel that studied the 9/11 terrorist attacks and has long been hailed as a bipartisan success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House backs commission on Jan. 6 riot over GOP objections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to an uncertain future in the Senate as Republican leaders work to stop a bipartisan investigation that is opposed by former President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Congress' Jan. 6 commission would work

WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent commission to study the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection would be modeled after a similar panel that studied the 9/11 terrorist attacks and has long been hailed as a bipartisan success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House backs commission on Jan. 6 riot over GOP objections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to an uncertain future in the Senate as Republican leaders work to stop a bipartisan investigation that is opposed by former President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Congress' Jan. 6 commission would work

WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent commission to study the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection would be modeled after a similar panel that studied the 9/11 terrorist attacks and has long been hailed as a bipartisan success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years ago. But after

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House backs commission on Jan. 6 riot over GOP objections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to an uncertain future in the Senate as Republican leaders work to stop a bipartisan investigation that is opposed by former President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House backs commission on Jan. 6 riot over GOP objections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to an uncertain future in the Senate as Republican leaders work to stop a bipartisan investigation that is opposed by former President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House votes to create panel to probe Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to an uncertain future in the Senate as Republicans increasingly line up against the bipartisan investigation and align themselves with former President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Republican leaders turn against bipartisan Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress are working to stop the formation of an independent commission into the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, aligning themselves with former President Donald Trump ahead of a Wednesday House vote on the proposal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

McConnell says he'll oppose Jan. 6 commission to probe riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he will oppose legislation to create a commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a blow to Democrats who say an independent, bipartisan investigation of the siege is crucial to prevent it from happening again.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House looks to OK Jan. 6 riot commission, Senate GOP dubious

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years ago. But after

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House to vote on independent panel to probe Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House to vote on independent panel to probe Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a first step toward creating an independent, bipartisan panel that would investigate the siege and try to prevent it from happening again.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

GOP's McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 panel; McConnell hits 'pause'

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote and positioning his party as opposed to investigations …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote and positioning his party as opposed to investigations …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years ago. But after

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years ago. But after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In devotion to Trump, House GOP taps Stefanik for a top post

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans elevated Rep. Elise Stefanik to a leadership post Friday, highlighting how the party whose lodestar has long been conservative policies increasingly views allegiance to Donald Trump as its indispensable key to electoral success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House to vote soon on bills to protect Capitol after Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote next week on two bills aimed at preventing more attacks on the U.S. Capitol, with one seeking to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In devotion to Trump, House GOP taps Stefanik for a top post

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans elevated Rep. Elise Stefanik to a leadership post Friday, highlighting how the party whose lodestar has long been conservative policies increasingly views allegiance to Donald Trump as its indispensable key to electoral success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House to vote soon on bills to protect Capitol after Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote next week on two bills aimed at preventing more attacks on the U.S. Capitol, with one seeking to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What insurrection? Growing number in GOP downplay Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — What

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In devotion to Trump, House GOP taps Stefanik for a top post

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans elevated Rep. Elise Stefanik to a leadership post Friday, highlighting how the party whose lodestar has long been conservative policies increasingly views allegiance to Donald Trump as its indispensable key to electoral success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House to vote soon on bills to protect Capitol after Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote next week on two bills aimed at preventing more attacks on the U.S. Capitol, with one seeking to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What insurrection? Growing number in GOP downplay Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — What

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In devotion to Trump, House GOP taps Stefanik for a top post

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans elevated Rep. Elise Stefanik to a leadership post Friday, highlighting how the party whose lodestar has long been conservative policies increasingly views allegiance to Donald Trump as its indispensable key to electoral success.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House to vote soon on bills to protect Capitol after Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote next week on two bills aimed at preventing more attacks on the U.S. Capitol, with one seeking to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House panel has agreement on bipartisan Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Democratic and Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee have reached an agreement on legislation to form a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The measure had stalled amid partisan differences.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House GOP elects Trump defender Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans vaulted Rep. Elise Stefanik into the ranks of House leadership Friday, electing an ardent Donald Trump defender in hopes of calming their searing civil war over the deposed Rep. Liz Cheney's unremitting combat with the former president.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House GOP set to put Trump defender Stefanik into No. 3 post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to vault

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: Partisan discord instead of Jan. 6 answers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House hearing about what went wrong in the Jan. 6 Capitol siege frequently spiraled into partisan shouting matches on Wednesday, with lawmakers more often blaming each other than thoroughly questioning witnesses about the events of the day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hoping for unity, GOP set to put Stefanik in top House post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to vault

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What insurrection? Growing number in GOP downplay Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — What

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hoping for unity, GOP set to put Stefanik in top House post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to vault

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What insurrection? Growing number in GOP downplay Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — What insurrection?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: Partisan discord instead of Jan. 6 answers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House hearing about what went wrong in the Jan. 6 Capitol siege frequently spiraled into partisan shouting matches on Wednesday, with lawmakers more often blaming each other than thoroughly questioning witnesses about the events of the day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: Partisan discord instead of Jan. 6 answers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House hearing about what went wrong in the Jan. 6 Capitol siege frequently spiraled into partisan shouting matches on Wednesday, with lawmakers more often blaming each other than thoroughly questioning witnesses about the events of the day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog says Capitol Police deficient at monitoring threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol Police force was hobbled by inadequate intelligence gathering ahead of the Jan. 6 siege, the department's watchdog told Congress on Monday, alarming lawmakers who are concerned for their own safety amid rising threats against members of Congress.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year they finally secured civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog says Capitol Police deficient at monitoring threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol Police force was hobbled by inadequate intelligence gathering ahead of the Jan. 6 siege, the department's watchdog told Congress on Monday, alarming lawmakers who are concerned for their own safety amid rising threats against members of Congress.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Biden's agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically plausible than others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Biden's agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically plausible than others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Biden's agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically plausible than others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Biden's agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically plausible than others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cooling the temperature: Biden faces fractious Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Can lawmakers all just listen to the president — even for one night?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cooling the temperature: Biden faces fractious Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Can lawmakers all just listen to the president — even for one night?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cooling the temperature: Biden faces fractious Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Can lawmakers all just listen to the president — even for one night?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cooling the temperature: Biden faces fractious Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Can lawmakers all just listen to the president — even for one night?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Senate OKs bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would help combat the rise of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Senate OKs bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would help combat the rise of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi floats new proposal for bipartisan Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is renewing her push for a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, floating a new proposal to Republicans that would evenly split the panel's membership between the two parties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Senate OKs bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would help combat the rise of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi floats new proposal for bipartisan Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is renewing her push for a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, floating a new proposal to Republicans that would evenly split the panel's membership between the two parties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Senate OKs bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would help combat the rise of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi floats new proposal for bipartisan Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is renewing her push for a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, floating a new proposal to Republicans that would evenly split the panel's membership between the two parties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pelosi floats new proposal for bipartisan Jan. 6 commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is renewing her push for a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, floating a new proposal to Republicans that would evenly split the panel's membership between the two parties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police watchdog says force needs 'cultural change'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol Police force needs “cultural change” after the broad failures of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stinging report raises new questions about Capitol security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shields that shattered upon impact. Weapons too old to use. Missed intelligence in which future insurrectionists warned, “We get our president or we die."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened debate Wednesday on legislation confronting the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police watchdog says force needs 'cultural change'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol Police force needs “cultural change” after the broad failures of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police watchdog says force needs 'cultural change'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol Police force needs “cultural change” after the broad failures of

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police watchdog says force needs a "culture change"

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police told a House committee Thursday that there is a need for a culture change within the force after broad failures in its response to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police will testify for the first time on Thursday about the department's broad failures before and during

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stinging report raises new questions about Capitol security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shields that shattered upon impact. Weapons too old to use. Missed intelligence in which future insurrectionists warned, “We get our president or we die."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened debate Wednesday on legislation confronting the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biden eulogizes slain officer as Capitol Police mourn again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that “never has there been more strain” on the U.S. Capitol Police as he honored Officer William “Billy” Evans, the second officer on the force to die in the line of duty this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police will testify for the first time on Thursday about the department's broad failures before and during the Jan. 6 insurrection, including missed intelligence predicting a “war” and weapons that were so old that officers didn't feel comfortable using them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened debate Wednesday on legislation confronting the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stinging report raises new questions about Capitol security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shields that shattered upon impact. Weapons too old to use. Missed intelligence in which future insurrectionists warned, “We get our president or we die."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog lays bare Capitol Police's riot security failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senate filibuster test over Asian-American hate crime bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to start debate on legislation confronting the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Report: Broad missteps left Capitol Police unprepared Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biden eulogizes slain officer as Capitol Police mourn again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that “never has there been more strain” on the U.S. Capitol Police as he honored Officer William “Billy” Evans, the second officer on the force to die in the line of duty this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Report: Broad missteps left Capitol Police unprepared Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the Jan. 6 insurrection — riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that couldn’t be used, inadequate training and an intelligence division that had few set …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senate filibuster test over Asian-American hate crime bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to start debate on legislation confronting the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biden eulogizes slain officer as Capitol Police mourn again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that “never has there been more strain” on the U.S. Capitol Police as he honored Officer William “Billy” Evans, the second officer on the force to die in the line of duty this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biden, lawmakers pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William “Billy" Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor as President Joe Biden and congressional leaders honored him during a memorial service Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biden, lawmakers at tribute to slain Capitol Police officer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The casket of slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans arrived at the Capitol on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and congressional leaders prepared to pay their respects to an officer struck by a car and killed while he manned a barricade near the Senate side …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Congress to honor 2nd Capitol Police officer slain this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Private sales emerge as obstacle to Senate action on guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to pass the first major gun control legislation in more than two decades with the support of President Joe Biden, who said Thursday that it is “long past time” to do so. But they are confronting a potentially insurmountable question over what …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Private sales emerge as obstacle to Senate action on guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to pass the first major gun control legislation in more than two decades with the support of President Joe Biden, who said Thursday that it is “long past time” to do so. But they are confronting a potentially insurmountable question over what …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Private sales emerge as obstacle to Senate action on guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to pass the first major gun control legislation in more than two decades with the support of President Joe Biden, who said Thursday that it is “long past time” to do so. But they are confronting a potentially insurmountable question over what …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Private sales emerge as obstacle to Senate action on guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to pass the first major gun control legislation in more than two decades with the support of President Joe Biden, who said Thursday that it is “long past time” to do so. But they are confronting a potentially insurmountable question over what …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Private sales emerge as obstacle to Senate action on guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to pass the first major gun control legislation in more than two decades with the support of President Joe Biden, who said Thursday that it is “long past time” to do so. But they are confronting a potentially insurmountable question over what …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Latest attack pushes US Capitol Police further toward crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol Police are struggling.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Latest attack pushes US Capitol Police further toward crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol Police are struggling.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Latest attack pushes US Capitol Police further toward crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol Police are struggling.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Deadly breach could delay decisions on Capitol fencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadly breach of the U.S. Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing their efforts to muscle through the largest overhaul of U.S. elections in a generation, setting up a fight with Republicans that could bring partisan tensions to a climax in the evenly split Senate and become a defining issue for President Joe Biden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing their efforts to muscle through the largest overhaul of U.S. elections in a generation, setting up a fight with Republicans that could bring partisan tensions to a climax in the evenly split Senate and become a defining issue for President Joe Biden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats said they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said “we have to act,” but prospects for any major changes were dim, for now, in the closely divided …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing their efforts to muscle through the largest overhaul of U.S. elections in a generation, setting up a fight with Republicans that could bring partisan tensions to a climax in the evenly split Senate and become a defining issue for President Joe Biden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats said they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said “we have to act,” but prospects for any major changes were dim, for now, in the closely divided …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said “we have to act,” but prospects for any major changes were dim, for now, in the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biden says 'we have to act' after Colorado mass shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats say they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said “we have to act,” but prospects for any major changes were dim, for now, in the closely divided …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Jan. 6 commission stalls, for now, amid partisan dissension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation creating an independent, bipartisan panel to investigate

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Jan. 6 commission stalls, for now, amid partisan dissension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation creating an independent, bipartisan panel to investigate

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Jan. 6 commission stalls, for now, amid partisan dissension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation creating an independent, bipartisan panel to investigate

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House passes bill to expand background checks for gun sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland on Wednesday to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected, veteran judge in the post as President Joe Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Fudge to lead housing agency, Regan for EPA

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development and North Carolina regulator Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, picking up the pace for confirmations in President Joe Biden's Cabinet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House passes bill to expand background checks for gun sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House passes bill to expand background checks for gun sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House passes legislation to expand background checks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House renews push to expand gun background checks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland on Wednesday to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected, veteran judge in the post as President Joe Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Fudge to lead housing agency, Regan for EPA

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development and North Carolina regulator Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, picking up the pace for confirmations in President Joe Biden's Cabinet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Fudge to lead housing agency, Regan for EPA

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development and North Carolina regulator Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, picking up the pace for confirmations in President Joe Biden's Cabinet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland on Wednesday to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected, veteran judge in the post as President Joe Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Fudge as housing secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Marcia Fudge on Wednesday to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, placing the longtime Ohio lawmaker in charge of the agency just as Congress passed new benefits for renters and homeowners who have suffered economic losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: What hearings have revealed about Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many questions remain unanswered about the failure to prevent

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: What hearings have revealed about Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many questions remain unanswered about the failure to prevent

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

General: Pentagon hesitated on sending Guard to Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Department leaders placed unusual restrictions on the National Guard for the day of the Capitol riot and delayed sending help for hours despite an urgent plea from police for reinforcement, according to testimony Wednesday that added to the finger-pointing about the government response.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: What hearings have revealed about Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many questions remain unanswered about the failure to prevent

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

General: Pentagon hesitated on sending Guard to Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Department leaders placed unusual restrictions on the National Guard for the day of the Capitol riot and delayed sending help for hours despite an urgent plea from police for reinforcement, according to testimony Wednesday that added to the finger-pointing about the government response.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways: What hearings have revealed about Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many questions remain unanswered about the failure to prevent the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. But after six congressional hearings, it's clear that the Capitol Police were unprepared and overwhelmed as hundreds of Donald Trump’s supporters laid siege to the building. It's also clear that …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

General: Pentagon hesitated on sending Guard to Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Department leaders placed unusual restrictions on the National Guard for the day of the Capitol riot and delayed sending help for hours despite an urgent plea from police for reinforcement, according to testimony Wednesday that added to the finger-pointing about the government response.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

General details hourslong delay in getting Guard to Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department took more than three hours to dispatch the National Guard to the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after a request for reinforcement from police, according to testimony Wednesday that added to the finger-pointing about the government response.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

FBI chief warns violent 'domestic terrorism' growing in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray bluntly labeled the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday and warned of a rapidly growing threat of homegrown violent extremism that law enforcement is scrambling to confront through thousands of investigations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

National security officials to testify on Jan. 6 mistakes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal national security officials are set to testify in the second Senate hearing about what went wrong on Jan. 6, facing questions about missed intelligence and botched efforts to quickly gather National Guard troops that day as

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

National security officials to testify on Jan. 6 mistakes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal national security officials are set to testify in the second Senate hearing about what went wrong on Jan. 6, facing questions about missed intelligence and botched efforts to quickly gather National Guard troops that day as a violent mob laid siege to the U.S. Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

FBI chief warns violent 'domestic terrorism' growing in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray bluntly labeled the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday and warned of a rapidly growing threat of homegrown violent extremism that law enforcement is scrambling to confront through thousands of investigations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

FBI chief calls Jan. 6 'domestic terrorism,' defends intel

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence indicating the prospect for violence. He told lawmakers the information was properly shared with other law enforcement agencies even though it was raw …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers pressed the acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Thursday to explain why the force wasn't prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists even though officials had compiled specific, compelling intelligence that extremists were likely to attack Congress and try to halt the certification of Donald …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers pressed the acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Thursday to explain why the force wasn't prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists even though officials had compiled specific, compelling intelligence that extremists were likely to attack Congress and try to halt the certification of Donald …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers pressed the acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Thursday to explain why the force wasn't prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists even though officials had compiled specific, compelling intelligence that extremists were likely to attack Congress and try to halt the certification of Donald …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers pressed the acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Thursday to explain why the force wasn't prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists even though officials had compiled specific, compelling intelligence that extremists were likely to attack Congress and try to halt the certification of Donald …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chief: Capitol assault much bigger than intel suggested

WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting U.S. Capitol Police chief was pressed to explain Thursday why the agency hadn't been prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists, including white supremacists, who were trying to halt the certification of the presidential election last month, even though officials had compelling advance …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chief: Capitol Police were ready for trouble, but not a riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police is testifying before Congress on Thursday as lawmakers press for answers about intelligence and procedural failures that allowed thousands of supporters of then-President Donald Trump to storm the Capitol last month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is set to hear from former U.S. Capitol security officials for the first time about the massive law enforcement failures on Jan. 6, the day

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Garland vows sharp focus on Capitol riot as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Security officials cast blame for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Testifying publicly for the first time about the Jan. 6 insurrection, former security officials are poised to cast blame on the Pentagon, the intelligence community and each other for the disastrous failure to anticipate the violent intentions of the mob and defend the Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Missed intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders' failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and halted certification of the presidential election on Jan. 6, the officials who were in charge of security that day said in their first public testimony …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Garland says Justice Dept. must be politically independent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland,

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Impeachment vote becomes defining moment for GOP senator

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Sen. Richard Burr stood and said “guilty” there were hushed gasps in the Senate chamber. But the North Carolina Republican’s vote to convict former President Donald Trump should not have come as a shock.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AG nominee Garland vows Capitol riot will be top priority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Faulty intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders' failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and halted certification of the presidential election on Jan. 6, the officials who were in charge of security declared Tuesday in their first public testimony on …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dem retreat on witnesses brings messy end to Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats who prosecuted Donald Trump's impeachment trial faced puzzlement and criticism from senators on Saturday as they surprised most everyone — Trump’s lawyers and Senate Democrats included — with an attempt to call witnesses, only to abandon it as lawmakers balked at the possibility of an …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Which GOP senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every senator has pledged to listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dem retreat on witnesses brings messy end to Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats who prosecuted Donald Trump's impeachment trial faced puzzlement and criticism from senators on Saturday as they surprised most everyone — Trump’s lawyers and Senate Democrats included — with an attempt to call witnesses, only to abandon it as lawmakers balked at the possibility of an …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Which GOP senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every senator has pledged to listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dem retreat on witnesses brings messy end to Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats who prosecuted Donald Trump's impeachment trial faced puzzlement and criticism from senators on Saturday as they surprised most everyone — Trump’s lawyers and Senate Democrats included — with an attempt to call witnesses, only to abandon it as lawmakers balked at the possibility of an …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's lawyers deliver impeachment defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Which GOP senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every senator has pledged to listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dem retreat on witnesses brings messy end to Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats who prosecuted Donald Trump's impeachment trial faced puzzlement and criticism from senators on Saturday as they surprised most everyone — Trump’s lawyers and Senate Democrats included — with an attempt to call witnesses, only to abandon it as lawmakers balked at the possibility of an …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America's democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate votes to acquit Trump in historic impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump the inciter? Senate moves toward impeachment vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats began wrapping up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Saturday after a tumultuous morning in which they gave up a last-minute plan for witness testimony that could have significantly prolonged the trial and delayed a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate skips witnesses in Trump trial, moves toward vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats began wrapping up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Saturday after a tumultuous morning in which they gave up a last-minute plan for witness testimony that could have significantly prolonged the trial and delayed a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate reaches deal to skip witnesses in Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate reached a deal on Saturday to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could significantly extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Which GOP senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every senator has pledged to listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate poised to vote on holding Trump accountable for riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute fight over calling witnesses threatened to slow the speedy conclusion of Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial Saturday as the Senate moved closer to a vote whether the former president incited the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Democrats would need a minimum of 17 Republicans to vote with them to convict Trump of incitement …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's lawyers deliver impeachment defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers argue impeachment based on 'hatred,' not facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers say Democratic impeachers just want vengeance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump defended him against impeachment Friday by accusing Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president and manipulating his words in the lead-up to the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol. Their presentation included a blizzard of their own selectively edited …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers say Democrats urge supporters to 'fight,' too

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump defended him against impeachment Friday by accusing Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president and manipulating his words in the lead-up to the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol. Their presentation included a blizzard of their own selectively edited …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers decry his trial, say Democrats cry 'fight' too

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump opened his impeachment defense Friday by accusing Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president and manipulating his words in the lead-up to the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol. Their presentation included a blizzard of their own selectively edited …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers decry impeachment case as political vengeance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump opened his impeachment defense Friday by strenuously denying he played any role in inciting the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, blasting the case against him as politically motivated “hatred” and part of a yearslong Democratic “witch hunt.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump defenders take the impeachment stage to make his case

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will begin two days of arguments in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, trying to convince skeptical Republicans that the former president alone was responsible for inciting his mob of supporters who

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

After Democrats' visceral presentation, Trump team on stage

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's lawyers deliver impeachment defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

After Democrats' visceral presentation, Trump team on stage

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump's impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense lawyers prepared to make a fundamental concession: The violence was every bit as traumatic, unacceptable and illegal as Democrats say.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's lawyers deliver impeachment defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at the former president’s impeachment trial: Don’t lose any Republican votes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial.

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Rioters acted on Trump's 'order,' Democrats insist in trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors concluded two days of emotional arguments in Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Rioters acted on Trump's 'order,' Democrats say in trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump’s

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Rioters acted on Trump's 'orders,' Democrats say in trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump's impeachment said Thursday the Capitol invaders believed they were acting on "the president's orders” and reflected his violent rhetoric when they stormed the building aiming to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's election.

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Rioters acting on Trump's 'orders,' Democrats say in trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump's impeachment said Thursday the Capitol invaders believed they were acting on "the president's orders” to storm the building and stop the joint session of Congress that was certifying Democrat Joe Biden's election.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will begin two days of arguments in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, trying to convince skeptical Republicans that the former president alone was responsible for inciting his mob of supporters who

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day

WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors on Tuesday wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and “fight …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month's

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month's deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence, has become a key exhibit in Donald Trump's impeachment trial as lawmakers prosecuting the case wrap up their opening arguments …

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Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Police beg for help, senators flee in Trump trial video

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.

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Police beg help, senators flee in chilling Trump trial video

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Chilling Trump trial video: Police beg help, senators flee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump accused as 'inciter in chief' of Capitol insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial laid out their case Wednesday that he was no “innocent bystander” but the “inciter in chief” of the deadly Capitol riot who spent months spreading election lies and building a mob of supporters primed for his call to stop Joe Biden's …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrats: Trump 'inciter in chief' of Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial said Wednesday they would prove that Trump was no “innocent bystander” but the “inciter in chief” of the deadly attack at the Capitol aimed at overturning his election loss to Joe Biden.

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EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day

WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors on Tuesday wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and “fight …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump's

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will begin two days of arguments in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, trying to convince skeptical Republicans that the former president alone was responsible for inciting his mob of supporters who

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's trial starting: 'Grievous crime' or just 'theater'?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol to overturn the election while prosecutors say he must be convicted of the “most grievous constitutional crime” even …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments will begin in Donald Trump's

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will begin two days of arguments in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, trying to convince skeptical Republicans that the former president alone was responsible for inciting his mob of supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and interrupted the presidential electoral count.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day

WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors on Tuesday wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and “fight …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate agrees to hear Trump case, rejecting GOP arguments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday with graphic video showing the former president whipping up a rally crowd to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell” against his reelection defeat, followed by images of the deadly

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate agrees to hear Trump case, graphic video opens trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators in Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial agreed Tuesday to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the former president's defense team and some Republican allies to halt the trial because he is no longer in office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's historic 2nd trial opens with jarring video of siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial Tuesday by showing the former president whipping up a rally crowd to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell” against his reelection defeat, followed by graphic video of the deadly

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's historic 2nd trial opens, first of former president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial Tuesday, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the deadly

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's 2nd trial to start with vote over constitutionality

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to launch Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Tuesday, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the deadly

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's 2nd trial to start with fight over its legitimacy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is starting, an undertaking like no other in U.S. history. The defeated former president stands charged by the House with inciting the deadly

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, forcing the Senate to decide whether to convict him of incitement of insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

5 key questions for Trump's Senate impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments begin Tuesday in the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's trial starting: 'Grievous crime' or just 'theater'?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol to overturn the election while prosecutors say he must be convicted of the “most grievous constitutional crime” even …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to watch as Trump's 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's trial starting: 'Grievous crime' or just 'theater'?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial in the Senate is an undertaking like no other in U.S. history, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, forcing the Senate to decide whether to convict him of incitement of insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyers blast impeachment trial as 'political theater'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday blasted the impeachment case against him as an act of “political theater” and accused House Democrats on the eve of the former president's trial of exploiting the chaos and trauma of last month’s Capitol riot for their party's gain.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

As Trump prosecutor, delegate gets her say on impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stacey Plaskett couldn't cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help prosecute him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Trump's second impeachment trial will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

5 key questions for Trump's Senate impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments begin Tuesday in the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

As Trump prosecutor, delegate gets her say on impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stacey Plaskett couldn't cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help prosecute him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump rejects Dems' request to testify at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. A Trump adviser said the former president won't testify.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Trump's second impeachment trial will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

5 key questions for Trump's Senate impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments begin Tuesday in the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

5 key questions for Trump's Senate impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments begin Tuesday in the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

As Trump prosecutor, delegate gets her say on impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stacey Plaskett couldn't cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help prosecute him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Trump's second impeachment trial will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's historic second

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump rejects Dems' request to testify at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. A Trump adviser said the former president won't testify.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

As Trump prosecutor, delegate gets her say on impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stacey Plaskett couldn't cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help prosecute him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: How Trump's second impeachment trial will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, forcing the Senate to decide whether to convict him of incitement of insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal sparring around

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: 'We will never forget'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and his fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump rejects Dems' request to testify at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. A Trump adviser said the former president won't testify.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump rejects Dems' request to testify at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. A Trump adviser said the former president won't testify.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrats ask Trump to testify under oath in Senate trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats on Thursday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging the former president to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. In a response, a Trump adviser said Trump won't testify.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

House Dems ask Trump to testify under oath in Senate trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats on Thursday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, saying the former president must explain why he and his lawyers have disputed key factual allegations at the center of the case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal sparring around

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: 'We will never forget'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and his fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case 'undemocratic,' ill-advised

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again and are pursuing a case that is “undemocratic” and unconstitutional, one of his lawyers says.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal sparring around Donald Trump's impeachment trial is underway, with briefs filed this week laying out radically different positions ahead of next week's Senate trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: 'We will never forget'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and his fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Biden, Harris pay respects to Capitol officer killed in riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Wednesday in the building he died defending, as colleagues, members of Congress and the president and vice president paid their respects.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Biden pays respects to Capitol officer as he lies in honor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case 'undemocratic,' ill-advised

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again and are pursuing a case that is “undemocratic” and unconstitutional, one of his lawyers says.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Biden pays respects to Capitol officer as he lies in honor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lawyers: Trump didn't incite riot, trial unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's lawyers denied Tuesday that he played a role in inciting the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol and said that the Senate impeachment trial is unconstitutional.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dems: Trump aimed 'loaded cannon' of supporters at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case 'undemocratic,' ill-advised

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again and are pursuing a case that is “undemocratic” and unconstitutional, one of his lawyers says.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers just over a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case 'undemocratic,' ill-advised

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again and are pursuing a case that is “undemocratic” and unconstitutional, one of his lawyers said Monday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers just over a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers just over a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers just over a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP largely votes against holding Trump impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Tuesday against moving forward with Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” is unlikely.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Republican senators want to halt Trump impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators took oaths Tuesday to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors in Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial, proceedings that will test Republican loyalty to the former president and the power he still wields after

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trump's sway over GOP tested as impeachment heads to Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the House prepares to bring the impeachment charge against Donald Trump to the Senate for trial, a growing number of Republican senators say they are opposed to

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Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an

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Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

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House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the House prepares to bring the impeachment charge against Donald Trump to the Senate for trial, a growing number of Republican senators say they are opposed to

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Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an

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Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

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McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.

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Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

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McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.

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Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

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Trump impeachment headed to Senate, triggering trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the former president's trial on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

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Trump impeachment to go to Senate on Monday, launching trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.

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Trump impeachment to go to Senate Monday, triggering trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the former president's trial on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” of the deadly Capitol Jan. 6 riot.

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Schumer: House to send Trump impeachment article Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.

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McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.

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McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.

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McConnell seeks to push impeachment trial to February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case.

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Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Richard Burr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has told him it will not prosecute him over stock sales made during the coronavirus pandemic, ending an insider trading investigation that led him to at least temporarily step aside from a powerful committee chairmanship last year.

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McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.

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Biden's first Cabinet member to lead battered intel agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet and placing the first woman in charge of the nearly two-decade old agency.

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Biden's first Cabinet member to lead battered intel agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet and placing the first woman in charge of the nearly two-decade old agency.

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Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Richard Burr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has told him it will not prosecute him over stock sales made during the coronavirus pandemic, ending an insider trading investigation that led him to at least temporarily step aside from a powerful committee chairmanship last year.

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McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.

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Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Richard Burr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has told him it will not prosecute him over stock sales made during the coronavirus pandemic, ending an insider trading investigation that led him to at least temporarily step aside from a powerful committee chairmanship last year.

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McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, 'fed lies' to mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and that the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.

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McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.

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McConnell said Trump 'fed lies' to mob about Biden election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol was “fed lies” by the president and others in the deadly riot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's election.

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Trump's trial, Biden's Cabinet picks await Senate post-siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's last full day in office Tuesday is also senators’ first day back since the

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Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that

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Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that

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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's

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Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that

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EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate.

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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's

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Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s historic

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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's

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EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate.

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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's

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Timing of Trump trial uncertain as Pelosi gives no clues

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered no clues Friday on her plans to send President Donald Trump’s impeachment to the Senate for trial, but made it clear that Democrats intend to move swiftly on Joe Biden’s legislative priorities, including funding for coronavirus vaccines and relief aid.

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Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.

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Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s historic

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EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate.

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Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s historic

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Trump impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an ever-more-extraordinary end to the defeated president's tenure in the White House.

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Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.

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EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate.

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EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has been impeached by the House days before leaving office, becoming the first American president to be impeached twice.

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Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.

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Majority of House members vote for 2nd impeachment of Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results — a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. …

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Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment; voting underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on the verge of being impeached for a second time just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Voting on an article of impeachment for “incitement …

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Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on the verge of being impeached for a second time Wednesday as the House sped to a vote just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

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Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing set for Jan. 19

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee announced Tuesday that it will hold a confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen on Jan. 19.

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EXPLAINER: How Trump's 2nd impeachment will unfold

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to impeach President Donald Trump for his encouragement of supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, a vote that would make him the first American president to be impeached twice.

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House urges Pence to help oust Trump; impeachment next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.

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'Safest place in Washington' no more. A reporter's disbelief

WASHINGTON (AP) — I still can’t stop watching the videos.

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'Safest place in Washington' no more. A reporter's disbelief

WASHINGTON (AP) — I still can’t stop watching the videos.

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House urges Pence to help oust Trump; impeachment next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.

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House ready to ask VP to help oust Trump; impeachment next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.

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Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing set for Jan. 19

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee announced Tuesday that it will hold a confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen on Jan. 19.

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EXPLAINER: How Trump's 2nd impeachment will unfold

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to impeach President Donald Trump for his encouragement of supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, a vote that would make him the first American president to be impeached twice.

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Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing expected Jan. 19

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen on Jan. 19, two sources familiar with the planning said Tuesday.

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House races to oust Trump; he blames accusers for US 'anger'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.

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House races to oust Trump as he says Dems the ones to blame

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House pressed swiftly Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming his accusers instead for the "tremendous anger” in America.

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House races to oust Trump as he says effort angers nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House pressed swiftly forward Tuesday toward impeachment or other steps to forcibly remove President Donald Trump from office, even as Trump blamed Democratic foes and not himself for last week's deadly attack on the Capitol.

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Trump says 'tremendous anger' in nation over impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the House set to impeach, President Donald Trump is blaming Democratic congressional foes for “tremendous anger” in the country and last week's deadly attack on the Capitol by his supporters after he urged them on their way.

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House returns after Capitol siege to try to push Trump out

WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment ahead, the House on Tuesday will first try to convince the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly to remove President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy in the remaining days of his presidency.

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House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead Monday with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days …

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House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of …

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Dems prep 'incitement of insurrection' charge against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency.

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Impeachment looming, Democrats urge Pence to help oust Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency.

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House preps impeachment; GOP blocks ouster-by-Cabinet call

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove President Donald Trump from office was blocked Monday by Republicans.

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Trump faces 'incitement of insurrection' impeachment charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the …

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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.

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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump unless VP forces ouster

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump unless the vice president and Cabinet invoke constitutional authority to force him out, calling Trump a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.

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Pelosi: House 'will proceed' to impeachment of Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.

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Impeachment push builds, 2 GOP senators want Trump to resign

WASHINGTON (AP) — With impeachment planning intensifying, two Republican senators want President Donald Trump to resign immediately as efforts mount to prevent Trump from ever again holding elective office in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol.

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GOP senators urge Trump to resign; impeachment gains support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators now say Donald Trump should resign and a third says the president should be “very careful” in his remaining days in office as the House prepares to impeach Trump in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol.

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2nd GOP senator now urges Trump to resign over Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign as support for the drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum in his final days in office after the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters.

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Dems' momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his backers who violently invaded the Capitol of choosing “their whiteness over democracy.”

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Dems' momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his backers who violently invaded the Capitol of choosing “their whiteness over democracy.”

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Intelligence official 'disappointed' after ouster by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ousted inspector general of the intelligence community says he is “disappointed and saddened” that President Donald Trump fired him, but he also encouraged other inspectors general to continue to speak out when they are aware of wrongdoing.

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Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out now

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warnings flashing, Democrats in Congress laid plans for swift impeachment of President Donald Trump, demanding decisive, immediate action to ensure an “unhinged” commander in chief can't add to the damage they say he's inflicted or even ignite nuclear war in his final days in office.

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EXPLAINER: How Trump could be impeached again, but faster

WASHINGTON (AP) — When some Democrats were pushing for President Donald Trump’s impeachment in early 2019, it took around five months for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to back the idea.

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Intelligence official 'disappointed' after ouster by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ousted inspector general of the intelligence community says he is “disappointed and saddened” that President Donald Trump fired him, but he also encouraged other inspectors general to continue to speak out when they are aware of wrongdoing.

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EXPLAINER: How Trump could be impeached again, but faster

WASHINGTON (AP) — When some Democrats were pushing for President Donald Trump’s impeachment in early 2019, it took around five months for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to back the idea.

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Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out now

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warnings flashing, Democrats in Congress laid plans for swift impeachment of President Donald Trump, demanding decisive, immediate action to ensure an “unhinged” commander in chief can't add to the damage they say he's inflicted or even ignite nuclear war in his final days in office.

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Pelosi, Democrats lay plans for swift Trump impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats laid plans Friday for impeaching President Donald Trump, even as he's headed out of the White House, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing an “unhinged” Trump from ordering a nuclear strike in …

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Pelosi seeks to curb Trump's nuclear power, plans to impeach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats laid plans Friday for impeaching President Donald Trump, even as he's headed out of the White House, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing an “unhinged” Trump from ordering a nuclear strike in his …

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Pelosi asks top general about curbing Trump's military power

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike.

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House Democrats discussing swift action to impeach Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are discussing whether to act quickly to impeach President Donald Trump as soon as next week if his Cabinet doesn’t first try to remove him after he encouraged loyalists who ransacked the Capitol in a siege that has left five people dead.

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Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers of both parties raised the prospect Thursday of ousting President Donald Trump from office, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that if he wasn't removed, the House may move forward with a second impeachment.

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Discussions swirl on Trump's removal after chaos at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in both parties and members of President Donald Trump’s own administration were engaged in discussions on removing Trump from power following the insurrection in the Capitol by his supporters.

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Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning attempt to overturn the election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the White House.

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Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

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Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors.

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Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors.

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Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

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Trump supporters storm US Capitol, lawmakers evacuated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

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Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, marching through the building, shouting and waving Trump and American flags and forcing a halt to congressional deliberations over challenges to Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.

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Republicans raise first objection in Congress to Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers mounted their first official challenge to Joe Biden’s presidential election win Wednesday, objecting to state results from Arizona as they took up Donald Trump’s relentless effort to overturn the election results in an extraordinary joint session of Congress.

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Congress convenes to confirm Biden while Trump allies object

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress convened Wednesday for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday's congressional joint session to count electoral votes could drag late into the night as some Republicans plan to challenge Democrat Joe Biden's victory in at least six states.

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Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a special joint session to confirm the

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Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a joint session to confirm the

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Dividing party, Republicans poised to challenge Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans mounting an unprecedented challenge to Joe Biden’s election win are setting up a congressional showdown on Wednesday that threatens to divide their party and the country for years to come.

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday's congressional joint session to count electoral votes could drag late into the night as some Republicans plan to challenge Democrat Joe Biden's victory in at least six states.

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Trump allies scrambling for strategy to overturn Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers who are orchestrating a last-gasp attempt to overturn

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Trump rewards ally Devin Nunes with Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.

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Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

DALTON, Ga. (AP) — With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared Monday night he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the

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Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

DALTON, Ga. (AP) — With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the

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Many more in GOP rejecting Trump's bid to undo his defeat

WASHINGTON (AP) — With mounting desperation, President Donald Trump appealed to Republican lawmakers Monday to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when Congress convenes for a joint session this week to confirm the

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Trump rewards ally Devin Nunes with Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.

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Trump, allies in desperate bid to undo Biden win at Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — With mounting desperation, President Donald Trump called on Republican lawmakers Monday to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when Congress convenes for a joint session this week to confirm the

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Trump rewarding allies Nunes, Jordan with Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to present one of the nation's highest civilian honors to two of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes and Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.

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More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the

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GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday's congressional joint session to count electoral votes has taken on added importance this year as congressional Republicans allied with President Donald Trump are pledging to try and undo Democrat Joe Biden’s victory and subvert the will of the American people.

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Republicans condemn 'scheme' to undo election for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The unprecedented Republican effort to overturn the

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Republicans condemn 'scheme' to undo election for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the

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Republicans condemn GOP 'scheme' to undo election for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday's congressional joint session to count electoral votes has taken on added importance this year as congressional Republicans allied with President Donald Trump are pledging to try and undo Democrat Joe Biden’s victory and subvert the will of the American people.

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GOP plans to upend Biden win for Trump rips party apart

WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary effort to overturn the

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More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the

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GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by

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More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the

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Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of 11 Republican senators announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results that confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won.

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GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by

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GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is generally a routine, ceremonious affair. But President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless efforts to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s victory will bring more attention than usual to next Wednesday's joint session of the Senate and the House.

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GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation's civic traditions.

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GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation's civic traditions.

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is generally a routine, ceremonious affair. But President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless efforts to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s victory will bring more attention than usual to next Wednesday's joint session of the Senate and the House.

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Missouri senator to contest Biden's Electoral College win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said Wednesday he will raise objections next week when

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Missouri senator to contest Biden's Electoral College win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he will raise objections next week when

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is generally a routine, ceremonious affair. But President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless efforts to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s victory will bring more attention than usual to next Wednesday's joint session of the Senate and the House.

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Missouri senator to contest Electoral College win for Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said Wednesday he will raise objections next week when

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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the

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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the

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Too big to read: Giant bill a leap of faith for Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion pandemic relief package that was rushed through Congress Monday created a familiar year-end conundrum for lawmakers: It was a bill too big to fail, and also too big to read.

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Too big to read: Giant bill a leap of faith for Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion pandemic relief package that was rushed through Congress Monday created a familiar year-end conundrum for lawmakers: It was a bill too big to fail, and also too big to read.

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Pence, top congressional leaders get vaccines; Trump absent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and the leaders of the House and Senate received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday as they tried to reassure the American public that the shot is safe. Pence, in a live-television event, celebrated the milestone as “a medical miracle” …

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Pence, top congressional leaders get vaccines; Trump absent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and the leaders of the House and Senate received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday as they tried to reassure the American public that the shot is safe. Pence, in a live-television event, celebrated the milestone as “a medical miracle” …

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Pelosi, McConnell get COVID-19 vaccine, urge others to do so

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive

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Pelosi receives COVID-19 vaccine as it rolls out in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive

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COVID-19 vaccine starts rolling out to members of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive

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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

McConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on

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McConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators on Tuesday not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.

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EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is generally a routine, ceremonious affair. But President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless efforts to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential victory will bring more attention than usual to the Jan. 6 joint session of the Senate and the House.

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Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, women

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lone senator from Utah has singlehandedly blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women, arguing that “last thing we need is to further divide an already divided nation.”

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Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, women

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lone senator from Utah has singlehandedly blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women, arguing that “last thing we need is to further divide an already divided nation.”

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Tom Vilsack faces new challenges as he returns to old job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has spent years, if not decades, telling his fellow Democrats they needed to do more to aid rural communities and reach out to them. But he has often lamented that no one listened.

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Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, women

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lone senator from Utah has singlehandedly blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women, arguing that “last thing we need is to further divide an already divided nation.”

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Tom Vilsack faces new challenges as he returns to old job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has spent years, if not decades, telling his fellow Democrats they needed to do more to aid rural communities and reach out to them. But he has often lamented that no one listened.

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Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, women

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lone senator from Utah has singlehandedly blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women, arguing that “last thing we need is to further divide an already divided nation.”

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AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden made two key domestic policy picks, selecting Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to five people familiar with the decisions.

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AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden made two key domestic policy picks Tuesday, selecting Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to five people familiar with the decisions.

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AP sources: Biden selects Fudge for housing, Vilsack for ag

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to four people familiar with the decisions.

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AP sources: Biden picks Rep. Marcia Fudge as housing chief

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary, according to four people familiar with the decision.

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AP sources: Biden picks Marcia Fudge for HUD secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary, according to three people familiar with the decision.

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Biden weighs pick for agriculture chief from diverse slate

WASHINGTON (AP) — One leading candidate for agriculture secretary hails from Cleveland, has the backing of progressives and has worked for years to boost food stamp programs. Another is a former senator from farm-state North Dakota who has championed production agriculture and boasts of a voting record squarely in the …

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Biden weighs pick for agriculture chief from diverse slate

WASHINGTON (AP) — One leading candidate for agriculture secretary hails from Cleveland, has the backing of progressives and has worked for years to boost food stamp programs. Another is a former senator from farm-state North Dakota who has championed production agriculture and boasts of a voting record squarely in the …

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Sen. Grassley returns to Senate after coronavirus isolation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, is back in the Senate on Monday after testing positive for coronavirus two weeks ago.

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After criticism, Feinstein to step down as top Judiciary Dem

WASHINGTON (AP) — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Monday she will step down from her role as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, giving up the powerful spot after public criticism of her bipartisan outreach and her handling of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings.

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US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin

WASHINGTON (AP) — The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trump’s administration and allowing Biden to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking over on …

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AP source: US agency allows formal Biden transition to begin

WASHINGTON (AP) — The General Services Administration has ascertained that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trump's administration.

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Republicans, biz leaders push for action on Biden transition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure is increasing on President Donald Trump’s administration to authorize a formal transition process for President-elect Joe Biden as an increasing number of Republicans, national security experts and business leaders say it is time for that process to move forward.

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Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for

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Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Sen. Grassley, 87, quarantining after virus exposure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator, says he is quarantining after being exposed to the coronavirus.

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US House to offer regular virus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

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Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump refuses to allow President-elect Joe Biden to receive intelligence briefings — even those he was getting during the campaign — an increasing number of Trump's allies are calling for Biden to have access to the information.

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GOP presses ahead after election with Russia probe review

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump may have lost his bid for reelection, but that hasn’t stopped Senate Republicans from pressing forward with their politically charged probe of the FBI’s Russia investigation.

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GOP presses ahead after election with Russia probe review

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump may have lost his bid for reelection, but that hasn’t stopped Senate Republicans from pressing forward with their politically charged probe of the FBI’s Russia investigation.

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After Biden win, McConnell says Trump OK to fight election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President-elect Joe Biden's victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question

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After Biden win, McConnell says Trump OK to fight election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President-elect Joe Biden's victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question

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Senate control hangs in balance with a few races undecided

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of

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Democrats' Senate drive halted by GOP; key races undecided

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats faced increasingly long odds as the battle for Senate control hangs in balance, and Republicans brushed back multiple challengers to protect their majority. Still, it was too soon for the GOP to declare victory.

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Democrats' Senate drive halted by GOP, but control teeters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had a disappointing night in the battle for Senate control, but it was too soon for Republicans to take a victory lap Wednesday, although they brushed back multiple challengers to protect their now teetering majority.

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Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as Republicans swatted down an onslaught of challengers and fought to retain their fragile majority. Several races remained undecided into Wednesday and at least one headed to a runoff in January.

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Routes to Senate control narrow as GOP holds back Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle for control of the Senate tightened Tuesday after Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but suffered a setback in Alabama, and Republicans held their own in high-profile races in South Carolina, Texas and Kansas, narrowing the political map.

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Graham wins, but Democrats pick up Colorado in Senate battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but the GOP ousted a Democrat in Alabama. Well-known Republicans held on in South Carolina and Texas.

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Graham wins, Democrats pick up Colorado in Senate battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but key GOP incumbents were holding on elsewhere, including White House ally Lindsey Graham, who survived in a high-profile contest in South Carolina.

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Democrats pick up Senate seat in Colorado, control at stake

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but other races were still too early to call across an expansive political map.

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McConnell wins reelection, but control of Senate at stake

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans fought to keep control of the Senate on Tuesday in a razor-close contest against a surge of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump's allies across a vast political map.

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Control of Senate at stake as Trump's allies face Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the Senate was a razor-close proposition in Tuesday's election as Republicans fought to retain their majority against a surge of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump's allies across a vast political map.

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US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted political views of hundreds of celebrities for a planned $250 million ad blitz aimed at portraying President Donald Trump's response to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted political views of hundreds of celebrities for a planned $250 million ad blitz aimed at portraying President Donald Trump's response to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted political views of hundreds of celebrities for a planned $250 million ad blitz aimed at portraying President Donald Trump's response to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted political views of hundreds of celebrities for a planned $250 million ad blitz aimed at portraying President Donald Trump's response to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted the political views of hundreds of celebrities for a health education advertising campaign on

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Barrett swearing-in differs markedly from 'superspreader'

WASHINGTON (AP) — This time they mostly wore masks.

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Barrett swearing-in differs markedly from 'superspreader'

WASHINGTON (AP) — This time they mostly wore masks.

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Murkowski's nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court

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Murkowski's nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court

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Alaska Sen. Murkowski to support Barrett for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Saturday she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, giving crucial support to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee before the conservative judge faces a final vote expected Monday.

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Senate GOP pushing Barrett ahead past Democrats' blockade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened a rare weekend session Saturday as Republicans raced to put

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Problems with his health? McConnell says 'of course not'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s nothing the public needs to know about his health after photos taken earlier this week captured what appeared to be bruising on his hands and around his mouth.

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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put

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Problems with his health? McConnell says 'of course not'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s nothing the public needs to know about his health after photos taken earlier this week captured what appeared to be bruising on his hands and around his mouth.

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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put

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AP Explains: What's next for Trump's Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is speeding toward confirmation, with a majority of the Senate supporting her and a final vote expected Monday. The Senate Judiciary Committee

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GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett as Democrats boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance

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AP Explains: What's next for Trump's Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is speeding toward confirmation, with a majority of the Senate supporting her and a final vote expected Monday. The Senate Judiciary Committee

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems' boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Explains: What's next for the Supreme Court nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is speeding toward confirmation, with a majority of the Senate supporting her and a final vote expected Monday. She could be sworn in as a justice almost immediately, just a week before the election.

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Senate GOP to push Barrett forward over Dem boycott of vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a Democratic boycott, Republicans are powering ahead to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the

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Democrats to boycott Barrett vote, Senate GOP pushes ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to boycott voting on

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AP Explains: What's next for the Supreme Court nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is speeding toward confirmation, with a majority of the Senate supporting her and a final vote expected Monday. She could be sworn in as a justice almost immediately, just a week before the election.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Senate GOP to push Barrett forward over Dem boycott of vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a Democratic boycott, Republicans are powering ahead to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats to boycott Barrett vote, Senate GOP pushes ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to boycott voting on

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Democrats to boycott Barrett vote at Senate Judiciary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to boycott voting on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, but there is little they can do to prevent Republicans from rushing to confirm President Donald Trump's pick before Election Day.

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GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans powered

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GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans powered

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GOP pushes Barrett's nomination ahead, Dems decry 'sham'

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Senate Judiciary sets Oct. 22 vote on Barrett's nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday set an Oct. 22 vote on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination as Republicans race to confirm President Donald Trump's pick before the Nov. 3 election.

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Senate Judiciary to consider Barrett ahead of vote next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to take the first steps toward approving Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett following two long days of Senate testimony in which she stressed that she would be her own judge and sought to create distance between herself and past positions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Senate Judiciary to consider Barrett ahead of vote next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to take the first steps toward approving Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett following two long days of Senate testimony in which she stressed that she would be her own judge and sought to create distance between herself and past positions.

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Takeaways: Barrett is reticent as Dems focus on health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett faced her first day’s worth of questions Tuesday from the Senate Judiciary Committee, and it was a calmer affair than other recent confirmation hearings that featured Democratic procedural delays and interruptions from protesters.

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Barrett tells senators she's not Scalia, but her own judge

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Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical

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Barrett to face senators on health care, legal precedent

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Barrett to face senators on health care, legal precedent

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Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical

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Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing opens

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett’s

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Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces Senate despite virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for

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Senators weigh COVID risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing

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Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces Senate despite virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for

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Senators weigh COVID risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing

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Supreme Court pick Barrett draws on faith, family for Senate

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Barrett to senators: Courts 'should not try' to make policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee

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No 'dogma': Democrats walk tightrope on Barrett's faith

WASHINGTON (AP) — “The dogma lives loudly within you.”

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No 'dogma': Democrats walk tightrope on Barrett's faith

WASHINGTON (AP) — “The dogma lives loudly within you.”

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Trump removes watchdog tapped for $2T virus rescue oversight

President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general who was to chair a special oversight board of the $2.2 trillion rescue package for businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus

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Congress locks Trump oversight into $2.2 trillion package

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared that "I'll be the oversight" as lawmakers were in the final days of drafting what became a $2.2 trillion rescue plan for American businesses. In the end, Congress ensured that won’t be the case.

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Congress locks Trump oversight into $2.2 trillion package

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared that "I'll be the oversight" as lawmakers were in the final days of drafting what became a $2.2 trillion rescue plan for American businesses. In the end, Congress ensured that won’t be the case.

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House considers voting options as members fall ill

WASHINGTON (AP) — With at least two members of the House testing positive for coronavirus, Democrats are recommending that they pass a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue passage by unanimous consent, meaning no lawmakers would have to be present for the vote.

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Senators deny trading on virus info as scrutiny mounts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing public outrage, senators in both political parties denied Friday that they exploited advance knowledge when they dumped stocks and other financial holdings before the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the economy.

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Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic.

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Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic.

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Senate votes to extend, not tweak, 3 surveillance powers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate has voted to extend, rather than tweak, three surveillance powers that federal law enforcement officials use to fight terrorists, passing the bill back to an absent House and throwing the future of the authorities in doubt.

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US surveillance powers set to temporarily expire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three surveillance powers available to the U.S. government are set to temporarily expire Sunday after a trio of senators opposed a bipartisan House bill that would renew the authorities and impose new restrictions.

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House votes to tighten oversight of federal surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has taken a first step toward addressing errors made by the FBI during its investigation of the Trump campaign and Russia, with the House passing legislation Wednesday that would impose new restrictions on the federal government's surveillance tools.

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Lawmakers briefed on Russian attempts to sow discord in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two classified briefings that lawmakers received from intelligence agencies Tuesday did little to bridge the rift between President Donald Trump's administration and Democrats who have concerns about Russian interference in the 2020 elections.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House strikes deal to extend surveillance powers

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers prepared to extend surveillance authorities that expire this month, releasing legislation that could represent a rare bipartisan agreement after members of both parties said they wanted to ensure the tools preserved civil liberties.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Romney will support GOP effort to investigate Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he will support a subpoena to interview a witness and obtain records related to Burisma, the gas company in Ukraine linked to former Vice President Joe Biden’s son. The push comes as Biden has emerged as a front-runner to challenge President Donald …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Schumer: I 'should not have used' critical words on justices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that he “should not have used the words I used” when he declared at a rally in front of the Supreme Court that two justices would “pay the price” for their decision in an abortion case.

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Schumer: I 'should not have used' critical words on justices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that he “should not have used the words I used” when he declared at a rally in front of the Supreme Court that two justices would “pay the price” for their decision in an abortion case.

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Trump meets with GOP lawmakers amid surveillance rift

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is getting more deeply involved in the dispute among Republicans over what to do about expiring surveillance powers used by the FBI, meeting with Attorney General William Barr and GOP lawmakers Tuesday evening to discuss the path forward.

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President Donald Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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Reports say Mueller probe now examining possible obstruction

WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, The Washington Post reported Wednesday evening.

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Fueling farm-state reverberations?

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Lack of knowledge

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Genetically engineered spuds, apples approved by FDA

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Report: Sugary drinks out; coffee, eggs in

WASHINGTON - An extra cup or two of coffee may be OK after all. More eggs, too. But you definitely need to drink less sugary soda. And, as always, don't forget your vegetables.

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Agricultural aviation?

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Farm bill plows under direct payments

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No more trans fat

WASHINGTON - Heart-clogging trans fats were once a staple of the American diet, plentiful in baked goods, microwave popcorn and fried foods. Now, mindful of the health risks, the Food and Drug Administration is getting rid of what's left of them for good.

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Small number of schools drop out of lunch program

WASHINGTON - The Agriculture Department says 524 schools - out of about 100,000 - have dropped out of the federally subsidized national school lunch program since the government introduced new standards for healthier foods last year.

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Ripe for the picking

WASHINGTON - Food stamps look ripe for the picking, politically speaking.

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House rejects farm bill

WASHINGTON - The House rejected a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Thursday that would have cut $2 billion annually from food stamps and let states impose broad new work requirements on those who receive them.

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Deal will prevent spike in milk prices

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New tests could hamper food outbreak detection

WASHINGTON - New tests that promise to speed up diagnosis of food poisoning pose an unexpected problem: They could make it more difficult to identify dangerous outbreaks like the one that sickened people who ate a variety of Trader Joe's peanut butter this fall.

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No more living high on the hog?

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Our famous potatoes have powerful friends

WASHINGTON - The Senate threw its support behind the potato Tuesday, voting to block an Obama administration proposal to limit the vegetable on school lunch lines.

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Food pyramid out, 'My Plate' in

WASHINGTON - There's a new U.S. symbol for healthful eating: The Agriculture Department unveiled "My Plate" on Thursday, abandoning the food pyramid that had guided many Americans but merely confused others.

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Something's fishy about these salmon

WASHINGTON - Federal food regulators pondered Monday whether to say, for the first time, that it's OK to market a genetically engineered animal as safe for people to eat.

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Food companies will remove 1.5 trillion calories

WASHINGTON - Several of the nation's largest food companies say they are going on a diet. A coalition of retailers, food and beverage manufacturers and industry trade associations said Monday that they will take 1.5 trillion calories out of their products by 2015 in an effort to reduce childhood obesity. …

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School lunches making kids unfit for military?

WASHINGTON - Too fat to fight? Many American children are so overweight from being fed french fries, pizza and other unhealthy foods at school lunchrooms that they cannot handle the physical rigors of being in the military, a group of retired officers say in a new report.

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