Jan. 6 panel to take up contempt referral for former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark Clark, who had promised to pursue former President Donald Trump's false election fraud claims, appeared for a deposition, but the select committee said Clark failed to cooperate. Claudia Grisales
Despite omicron, Ron DeSantis remains firmly against lockdowns and vaccine mandates Florida's governor is reacting to the omicron variant much differently than New York's. Messaging around how to respond has varied widely by state, depending on politics and recent COVID burdens. Greg Allen
The U.S. may start to clarify its Taiwan policy Rather than clarify its political intentions, the U.S. has stayed vague about Taiwan for four decades to maintain peace. But there are signs of a shift toward more clarity these days. John Ruwitch
Senate effort to reform military justice system, now under threat, faces final hurdle As Congress works to pass the annual defense policy bill, lawmakers work to ensure efforts to reform the military justice system remain. Claudia Grisales
Reps. Boebert and Omar spoke after Boebert's Islamophobic comments. It didn't go well The contentious phone call between Reps. Lauren Boebert and Ilhan Omar likely means the controversy will continue. Caitlyn Kim
Hondurans are hopeful and skeptical as votes for president are counted Hondurans went to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, but many people in the impoverished country hold little hope that democracy will solve their problems. Carrie Kahn
The Bidens unveil their first White House Christmas decorations With some holiday spirit and over 100 volunteers, the White House has been decorated in the theme of "gifts from the heart." The theme honors front-line workers, first responders and the military. Tien Le
Congress returns to tight deadlines on government funding, Biden's agenda and more Lawmakers return from the Thanksgiving holiday break with a pile up of critical legislation — bills to fund the government, avoid a default on the nation's credit limit and a $2 T spending bill. Deirdre Walsh
Trump, tough issues and personal rivalries test the GOP's reputation for unity Tensions are driven by the still-divisive personality of former President Trump, by issues such as vaccines and mandates and by the prospect of big Republican gains in the elections of 2022 and 2024. Ron Elving
Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally. Eric Westervelt