The rapid Taliban victory in Afghanistan has provided a boost to extremist groups and terror networks and hastened an intelligence vacuum that US officials are now scrambling to fill.
Giuliani associate Igor Fruman expected to plead guilty on Wednesday
Igor Fruman, a Rudy Giuliani associate charged in a campaign finance case, is scheduled to plead guilty during an appearance in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, according to a court filing.
Cuomo issues farewell with attacks on sexual harassment probe and political rivals
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched a series of attacks on his political rivals and questioned the motives of state Attorney General Letitia James, the Democrat who oversaw an investigation that found he sexually harassed 11 women, in his farewell addr…
US Capitol Police says shooting of January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt was ‘lawful’
The US Capitol Police officer who shot and killed pro-Trump rioter Ashli Babbitt on January 6 will not face any disciplinary action, the department said Monday.
Biden encourages Americans who have been waiting for full FDA approval to get their Covid vaccination: ‘Get it today’
President Joe Biden on Monday will encourage Americans who have been waiting for full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to go get vaccinated against Covid-19 after the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, a White House official tells…
Afghanistan fallout engulfs Harris’ first day of Southeast Asia trip
Vice President Kamala Harris, undertaking a suddenly high-stakes visit to Southeast Asia this week amid the first major foreign policy crisis of the Biden administration, was on the receiving end of questions Monday about the US’ withdrawal from Afghan…
Elder campaign replaces campaign manager in California recall race
Under fire with 3 weeks to go and ballots in the mail, California Republican Larry Elder has installed Jeff Corless as his campaign manager in the recall race for governor, a spokeswoman for the campaign told CNN.
Taliban issue death sentence for brother of Afghan translator who helped US troops, according to letters obtained by CNN
The Taliban have sentenced the brother of an Afghan translator to death, according to letters obtained by CNN, accusing him of helping the US and providing security to his brother, who served as an interpreter to American troops.
House Democrats gear up for a showdown amid divisions over infrastructure strategy
Divisions among House Democrats over how to enact President Joe Biden’s sweeping infrastructure agenda are poised to come to a head when lawmakers return to Washington this week, beginning with a key budget vote.
Biden tries for a reset after a nightmare week in Kabul
President Joe Biden wants to convince Americans he’s in charge and understands the heartache caused by a week of politically damaging chaos in Kabul unleashed by his botched Afghanistan withdrawal plan.