Fauci pushes back partisan attacks in fiery House hearing over COVID origins and controversies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert until leaving the government in 2022, was back before Congress on Monday, calling “simply preposterous” Republican allegations that he'd tried to cover up origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. A GOP-led...

Democrats propose ban on officials receiving payments from foreign governments after Trump probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit U.S. officials from accepting money, payments or gifts from foreign governments without congressional consent, their response to a yearslong probe into former President Donald Trump’s overseas business dealings. ...

Jamie Raskin wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 8th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamie Raskin wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 8th Congressional District.