Barbara Sprunt
Stories
-
Politics
Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Ashli Babbitt During Jan. 6 Riot Reveals His Identify
Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd is coming forward and talking about the threats he's received since the Capitol insurrection.
-
Politics
WATCH: Biden Addresses Nation After 12 U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
President Biden speaks at 5 p.m. ET about the blasts outside of the airport in Kabul. More than 150 people were injured, and 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans were killed.
-
Politics
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call On Biden To Evacuate Afghan Allies
In a letter to President Biden, 55 senators expressed concern over abandoning Afghans who assisted the U.S. and are now in jeopardy.
-
Politics
Congressional Reaction To Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal Has Been Scathing
Republicans excoriated the White House's strategy, while Democrats criticized the haphazard manner of the U.S. withdrawal.
-
Politics
9 Moderate Democrats Threaten To Derail Pelosi's Infrastructure And Budget Plan
The move underscores the difficult job House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has at keeping her moderate and progressive members satisfied.
-
Politics
The Biden Administration Plans A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed
After intense pressure from progressives, the administration is expected to announce a more limited eviction moratorium days after the existing freeze on evictions expired.
-
Politics
Senators Strike Bipartisan Funding Deal For Capitol Security And Afghan Refugees
The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.
-
Politics
'This Is How I'm Going To Die': Police Sergeant Recalls The Terror Of Jan. 6
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell recounted how he and his fellow officers were crushed by the violent mob of pro-Trump supporters on Jan. 6.
-
Politics
Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Faces 1st Test Vote In Senate
The fate of the bipartisan infrastructure package remains unclear as Republicans say they'll withhold their support on a procedural vote if the bill isn't finalized.
-
Politics
From Ted Cruz To Elizabeth Warren, There's A Bipartisan Push To #FreeBritney
Congressional lawmakers of all political stripes have shared their support for the pop star, who continues a legal fight against her 13-year conservatorship.