Politics & Government

The first public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 9, 2022.

Politics & Government

Criminal referrals could be announced sooner than expected by the Jan. 6 panel

9:36pm December 14, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

The House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will vote Monday on plans to issue criminal referrals and other recommendations.

Then-President Donald Trump greets then-Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis during a campaign rally at the Hertz Arena on Oct. 31, 2018 in Estero, Fla. In 2024, the two candidates may run against one another for president.

These could be some of the reasons DeSantis hasn't announced a presidential run (yet)

10:27am December 14, 2022

by Greg Allen

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won't discuss a possible run for the GOP presidential nomination, but his fundraising and upcoming book release likely represent a stealth campaign.

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New telemedicine program increases access to COVID-19 treatment

10:24am December 14, 2022

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina has launched a new telemedicine program designed to increase access to treatment for COVID-19.

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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill hold hearings into the failed cryptocurrency giant FTX

7:23am December 14, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks to actor and author Ben McKenzie, who's skeptical of cryptocurrencies and critical of celebrities for promoting them. He'll be a witness at a Senate banking committee hearing.

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Congress races to finish up some big-ticket items during its lame duck session

5:07am December 14, 2022

Congress has a lot on its plate before the Republicans take over the House in January. Democrats hope to pass a spending bill, and the Jan. 6 committee will issue its final report.

FILE- Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who visited the island nation of Vanuatu to sign a security deal as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

Australia vies with China for Pacific influence, signs new security deal

1:00am December 14, 2022

by The Associated Press

Australia has signed a new security deal with island nation Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk through the Cross Hall of the White House lit with rainbow colors following an event commemorating LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the East Room last year.

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Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, reflecting his and the country's evolution

6:47pm December 13, 2022

by Domenico Montanaro

The bill signing comes after months of work on Capitol Hill and years of changed attitudes — even as the threat looms that the conservative Supreme Court could roll back same-sex marriage rights.

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10 Winston-Salem nonprofits chosen as finalists for COVID relief grants

2:49pm December 13, 2022

by April Laissle

Several Winston-Salem nonprofits are on track to receive some of the remaining coronavirus relief funds allocated to the city.

Inflation has reached the North Pole as a Santa shortage looms

6:30am December 13, 2022

by Greg Rosalsky

Santa's services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up.

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Defense bill includes funds to improve military housing, repair training facilities

5:04am December 13, 2022

The annual defense bill up for a vote in the Senate addresses housing, pay and other quality of life issues for military members. It also drops a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.