Wednesday's politics & policy stories


Trump-era Remain in Mexico program under new scrutiny

A Remain in Mexico protester in front of the Supreme Court

Uvalde schools police chief put on administrative leave

Law enforcement officers speak together outside of Robb Elementary School following the mass shooting on May 24 in Uvalde, Texas.

Trump-abandoned Mo Brooks retiring after "bad guys won"

Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., walks up the House steps.

Man pleads not guilty to attempting to kill Justice Kavanaugh

Photo of Brett Kavanaugh's side profile

Scott says he doesn't support Texas GOP's stance on homosexuality

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in the Capitol on June 14.

Jan. 6 committee extends hearings to July

Jan. 6 Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)

Texas state senator sues Texas DPS for Uvalde shooting public records

Photo of a sign in the shape of Texas that says "Uvalde strong," surrounded by flowers
Barak Ravid
Jun 22, 2022 - World

Scoop: U.S. working on normalization "road map" for Saudi Arabia and Israel

Saudi flag
Barak Ravid
Jun 22, 2022 - World

Biden's balancing act in Israel

Joe Biden

Fed chair says recession a "possibility" amid inflation battle

Andrew Gillum indicted on wire fraud charges

Andrew Gillum
Jacob Knutson
Updated Jun 22, 2022 - Sports

House Oversight to subpoena Dan Snyder for testimony

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder speaking in Landover, Maryland, in February 2022.

House Republican who represents Uvalde says he supports gun safety bill

Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales (R-TX) arrives to the Hyatt Regency hotel on Capitol Hill.

Two women's signatures will appear on U.S. currency for first time

Janet Yellen

Voters paying less attention to daytime Jan. 6 hearings, poll finds

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack holds a hearing on the US Capitol.

Trump: McCarthy should've put Republicans on Jan. 6 committee

Jan. 6 committee hearing

Cause of Surfside building's collapse remains elusive after a year

Memorial signage lines a fence blocking the site of the building collapse that left 98 dead in Surfside, Florida.

Exclusive: Raffensperger says he wishes Fox News carried every Jan. 6 hearing

Three men holding their right hands up swearing to tell the truth

Watergate trial records digitized for 50th anniversary

A chart of President Nixon and officials involved in the Watergate scandal

Biden calls on Congress to suspend federal gas tax

Biden
Rebecca Falconer
Updated Jun 22, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Brooklyn Center to pay Daunte Wright's family $3.25M in settlement

 Katie Wright (C), mother of Daunte Wright, marches with people honoring George Floyd on May 23, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chris West wins Republican primary to take on Georgia Rep. Sanford Bishop

Jeremy Hunt and Chris West debate

Bipartisan Senate group releases bill text for gun safety deal

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) speaking to reporters in the Capitol on June 8.

Yesli Vega wins GOP primary to face Abigail Spanberger in Virginia

Yasli Vega

Katie Britt beats out Mo Brooks in Alabama's Senate runoff

Republican Senate candidate for Alabama, speaks during an election night watch event in Montgomery, Alabama.

Uvalde mayor accuses Texas Department of Public Safety of "false leaks"

Photo of Don McLaughlin speaking into a microphone

Rich McCormick defeats Trump-backed opponent in Georgia primary runoff

Jen Kiggans wins GOP primary to face Dem. Rep. Elaine Luria in Virginia

Capitol Police data indicates threats to lawmakers have surged since 2017

Oz drops Trump branding in general election shift

Mike Collins defeats Trump-backed Vernon Jones in Georgia's 10th district

Mike Collins