Politics

President Biden delivers remarks on Russia and Ukraine in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday.

Biden says diplomacy continues but a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible

5:10pm February 15, 2022

by Brian Naylor

In a brief address, President Biden said reports of Russian troops moving from Ukraine's border would be good news, but the U.S. had not verified it.

Dr. Robert Califf testifies before a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension hearing on the nomination to be commissioner of Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 14, 2021.

FDA chief has been confirmed despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties

4:13pm February 15, 2022

by Alana Wise

The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to head the agency on a 50-46 vote. The agency has been without a permanent leader for the last 13 months.

This 2018 portrait released by the Department of Justice shows Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham. Tasked with examining the U.S. government's investigation into Russian election interference, special counsel Durham charged cybersecurity lawyer Michael

Politics & Government

Defense accuses Trump-Russia special counsel Durham of politicizing prosecution

4:06pm February 15, 2022

by Ryan Lucas

An attorney charged as part of the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe says Durham tried to "politicize the case, inflame media coverage, and taint the jury pool."

Biden speaks about Russia-Ukraine tensions

3:54pm February 15, 2022

by Mara Liasson

After warning Americans to get out of Ukraine, President Biden gives his latest remarks about whether Russia plans to invade.

Former President Donald Trump's role in the upcoming primaries runs the risk of creating a repeat of the Tea Party's influence in 2012, which left McConnell with a slate of general election candidates without broad appeal.

Trump vs. McConnell: Latest round between GOP heavyweights has the highest stakes yet

2:25pm February 15, 2022

by Ron Elving

For years, Mitch McConnell converted Donald Trump's heat to power the conservative agenda. Now he needs to again harness that insurgent energy, a challenge when Trump's heat is directed at him.

California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger is a leading contender to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Leondra Kruger, a star on California's high court, is on Biden's Supreme Court list

12:06pm February 15, 2022

by Nina Totenberg

If there is a sleeping dog for Republicans to probe in her record, it is one of the 12 cases she argued during her years in the solicitor general's office.

Texas sued Meta on Monday over misuse of biometric data, the latest round of litigation between governments and the company over privacy. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is shown here.

Texas sues Meta, saying it misused facial recognition data

11:52am February 15, 2022

by Peter Granitz

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Facebook's parent company could owe billions of dollars in damages for selling the biometric data of unknowing users.

Walmart is no longer requiring employees to wear masks unless they are mandated by local regulations.

Amazon, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase among companies relaxing employee mask mandates

11:00am February 15, 2022

by Anthony Tellez

As several states relax mask mandates, U.S. companies are easing up their own rules.

Thousands of mail ballots are being rejected ahead of the upcoming Texas state primary.

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High numbers of mail ballots are being rejected in Texas under a new state law

8:58am February 15, 2022

by Ashley Lopez

In Harris County — home to Houston — election officials so far have sent back to voters nearly 38% of mail-in ballots, citing issues with new state ID requirements.

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White House is doing its best to navigate Russia-Ukraine crisis, Sen. Sanders says

7:41am February 15, 2022

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells NPR's Rachel Martin that a potential war in Ukraine could have unforeseen consequences for Russia, for Ukraine and for the rest of the world.