As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges

An Associated Press review of hundreds of pages of public records tied to Walker’s business ventures and his divorce, including many not previously reported, sheds light on a turbulent personal history that could hinder his Senate bid. 4:02 p.m.

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Pelosi says ‘deadly serious’ Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

The Republicans’ House leader, Kevin McCarthy, called the committee a “sham process” and suggested that GOP lawmakers who take part could face consequences. 8:26 p.m.

House votes to evacuate more Afghan allies as US war ends

The bill allows 8,000 more visas for translators and others who worked with US troops and civilians in Afghanistan. 6:03 p.m.

Biden is soon facing the biggest test of his presidency: will he bring back the masks?

In the coming weeks, the Biden administration faces probably the toughest decision yet of the presidency, presenting a possibly unexpected test of his COVID-19 response. 5:42 p.m.

Details on FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh prompts questions about vetting process

Nearly three years after Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s tumultuous confirmation to the Supreme Court, the FBI has disclosed more details about its efforts to review the justice’s background, leading a group of Senate Democrats to question the thoroughness of the vetting and conclude that it was shaped largely by the Trump White House. 5:25 p.m.

In town hall, Biden says getting vaccinated ‘gigantically important’

President Biden expressed pointed frustration over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the US and pleaded that it’s “gigantically important” for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it surges once again. 5:49 a.m.

No red lines, just green lines: Ed Markey takes key role in Senate climate fight

The Massachusetts Democrat is seizing his best opportunity yet to get global warming provisions passed, maneuvering them into the infrastructure package slogging its way through a divided Congress. 8:56 p.m.