Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charges
The former Trump adviser was indicted last week on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena.
Politics & Government
The infrastructure bill could boost the industry removing carbon dioxide from the air
The infrastructure law includes money for capturing carbon from power plants and removing it from the air. Scientists say such technologies are crucial to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.
Antony Blinken starts his 3-nation visit to Africa in Kenya
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kenya, the first stop on a three-nation Africa tour. He joined Kenya's foreign minister in calling for a ceasefire in Ethiopia.
Trimming their social agenda, Democrats cut the proposal of free community college
A federal tuition-free college program was cut from Biden's social agenda — but a patchwork of state and local programs persists. And at the lower level, it's a far more bipartisan policy.
Self-styled 'QAnon shaman' is sentenced to 41 months in Capitol riot
Jacob Chansley, who had pleaded guilty to obstruction, apologized and called his high-profile actions on Jan. 6 "indefensible."
Rep. Gosar is censured over an anime video showing him killing AOC
The mainly party line vote of 223-207 came after GOP Rep. Gosar posted a video on social media that depicts him murdering Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Biden administration holds massive lease sale for oil and gas development
Despite its pledges to combat the worsening climate crisis, the Biden administration is opening tens of millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas leasing.
Biden is set to host the leaders of Canada, Mexico for the Three Amigos summit
The leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States will meet in Washington, the first such summit in five years. They're expected to discuss topics like COVID-19, climate change and migration.
Beto O'Rourke is campaigning against Greg Abbott for Texas governor seat
Beto O'Rourke has begun his campaign against Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott. In this third run for office since leaving the House, O'Rourke's chances at winning the seat for Texas governor are slim.
House Democrats have a new strategy to engage voters of color in the midterm elections
The new, multimillion-dollar Democratic push to mobilize voters of color in 2022 includes voter protection and combating disinformation. Republicans had some gains with nonwhite voters in 2020.