2026Talks

NATO Secretary General warns Russia could launch a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine; President Biden touts infrastructure law passage in Ohio;  and Judge rules Trump must answer questions under oath about his business practices in New York.

President Biden is unswayed by attempts to influence his SCOTUS pick, the State Dept. warns of Russian false flag misinformation on Ukraine, and the CDC weighs new COVID guidelines as the Omicron surge wanes.

Biden again warns Putin to de-escalate; the January 6th committee digs deeper into reports of false electors; and Sandy Hook families reach a historic settlement with a gun-maker.

The U.S. says there is still time for diplomacy with Russia over Ukraine, Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau takes bold action to stop the trucker blockade, and Washington, D.C. drops its vaccine mandate.

Blinken says the U.S. is "prepared for whatever should happen" in Ukraine, Vice President Harris heads to Munich, a Canadian judge OKs removal of protest blockade, and Sarah Palin's case against the New York Times is before the jury.

Democrats meet with President Biden about Supreme Court nominees, former president Trump is under scrutiny for official documents found at Mar-a-Lago, and experts worry about an ongoing IRS backlog this tax season.

The House reaches a new deal to fund the government through mid-March, talks with Iran over nuclear weapons reach a critical juncture, and an Oscar-winning actress defends victims of violence before Congress.

House lawmakers pass a stopgap bill to avoid a shutdown; McConnell calls Jan. 6 a "violent insurrection"; U.S. Surgeon General testifies on young Americans' worsening mental health; and First Lady Jill Biden nixes proposal for two years of tuition-free community college in BBBA.

Pence pushes back on Trump election misinformation; The RNC declares the Jan. 6 insurrection "legitimate political discourse"; The U.S. added 467,000 jobs last month; SD governor signs bill banning trans girls from school sports.

Lawmakers receive classified briefings on Russia-Ukraine tensions, President Biden addresses surging gun violence, and lawmakers press the FAA administrator about the botched 5G rollout around major airports.

The Pentagon shifts troops in Europe as tensions with Russia rise, a congressional subcommittee weighs autonomous vehicle regulations, and local news executives testify on big tech's impact on the news industry.

A renewed look at Electoral Count reforms; McConnell and Trump differ on Jan. 6 protesters; and the Senate looks at the impact of the pandemic on mental health.

Florida's new election law is on trial, President Biden makes moves to secure energy in Eastern Europe, and some world leaders weigh in on controversies over COVID policies.

AR Governor Asa Hutchinson says Trump should not lead again; President Biden touts infrastructure after Pittsburgh bridge collapse; and U.S. military General Mark Milley urges Russia to "stand down" as Ukraine tensions continue.

Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces his retirement, the Dept. of Education will help students who fell behind during the pandemic, and Ariz. lawmakers consider a bill granting them control over elections.

The State Dept. tells Americans to leave Ukraine immediately, President Biden could appoint the Supreme Court's first Black female justice, and the Federal Reserve may soon hike interest rates to fight inflation.

Putin accuses U.S of stoking tensions over Ukraine; DeSantis lashes out after the FDA pulls two COVID treatments; and Pelosi throws her hat into the ring for 2022.

The U.S. puts troops on alert as tensions rise in Ukraine, reproductive rights advocates raise red flags over a proposed South Dakota abortion ban, and SCOTUS will consider a challenge to affirmative action.

D.C. becomes ground zero for the fights over vaccine mandates and right to abortion;  Fauci says we'll have to learn to live with COVID; and investigators say Trump considered seizing voting machines.

President Biden gets cheers and jeers as he marks his first year in the White House, the Jan. 6 committee wants to hear from Ivanka Trump, and the Supreme Court rejects another challenge to the Texas abortion law.

Voting rights efforts fail in the Senate, the Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Rudy Giuliani, National Guard leaders testify on prosecuting sexual misconduct, and the government's at-home COVID-19 test website is running. 

Democrats get voting rights legislation to Senate floor; Sec. of State Antony Blinken heads to Ukraine; A federal appeals court passes along a challenge to Texas' abortion ban.

The King Day holiday is marked with calls for voting rights reform, U.S. airlines warn of disruptions from 5G mobile phone signals, and a bipartisan trip reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Ukraine.

Americans participate in MLK Day of Service; Texas Synagogue hostages safe, suspect dead; Trump calls Biden a "disaster" at  Arizona rally; and Biden administration officials warn the U.S. could support Ukraine.

The House passes a new voting rights bill to set up a Senate showdown, President Biden announces expanded COVID testing, and the Jan. 6 Committee requests an interview with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.