Republican on select committee seeks 6 January answersCollins toes GOP line in saying panel not sufficiently bipartisanWhat did Jim Jordan know about the insurrection and when?Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the House select committee investi…
Sarah Palin hints at Alaska Senate run against Republican Lisa Murkowski
Former Alaska governor: ‘If God wants me to do it I will’Trump defends ‘just say election was corrupt’ demandThe former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has hinted at a run for US Senate. Related: Rudy Giuliani says …
Senate expects to move forward with infrastructure bill on Sunday
Senators await text of $1tn package, key to Biden agendaRepublicans have joined Democrats in procedural votesUS senators were expected to move forward on Sunday on a $1tn package for roads, rail lines and other infrastructure, with text of a bill due t…
Fauci backs new masks guidance as Florida reports highest one-day Covid case total
State is national epicenter as 21,683 cases reportedHospitalisations record also falls amid mask mandate banAmerica mulls vaccine mandates – will they work?Florida’s ban on mask mandates came under increasing scrutiny from public health officials on Su…
US launches emergency airlift to rescue Afghan allies at risk of Taliban’s revenge
Evacuation flights start before visas are issued as insurgents make sweeping gains in provincesAmerica has launched emergency airlifts for Afghans who worked with its armed forces and diplomats, evacuating hundreds who are still waiting for their visas…
Rudy Giuliani says ‘I committed no crime’ while working for Trump
Former New York mayor makes unprompted assertion to NBCGiuliani under federal investigation over dealings in UkraineRudy Giuliani, under federal investigation over his dealings in Ukraine, has insisted he committed no crime while working as Donald Trum…
Trump tries to defend ‘just say the election was corrupt’ demand
Ex-president claims he was not trying to subvert democracyTrump restates election lie that fraud to blame for Biden winGiuliani: ‘I committed no crime’ while working for TrumpWhat did Jim Jordan know about the insurrection and when?Donald Trump insiste…
America’s mask wars return as communities split over new guidance
The CDC has advised people to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, prompting a political fight in several US statesEviction crisis after Biden and Congress fail to extend banOn Wednesday, Georgia governor Brian Kemp used his official Tw…
US states brace for ‘avalanche’ of evictions as federal moratorium ends
Housing advocates are concerned that delays in rental assistance mean tenants will suddenly owe months of paymentsFor months, Denise Forcer would get stressed just by opening her closet. The crush of belongings stuffed inside reminded her she didn’t kn…
US Senate votes to proceed on ‘historic’ $1.2tn infrastructure bill – US politics live
Senate hits necessary 60 votes to overcome filibuster‘Moron’: Pelosi heaps disdain on McCarthy for criticizing mask guidanceNew mask guidance prompted by evidence vaccinated can spread Delta 12.32am BST The president on the Senate voting to proceed on …