Trump criminal referral: What laws the Jan. 6 panel says were broken

The committee's referrals to the Justice Department carry no legal weight since federal prosecutors are already conducting their own investigation and are the sole deciders of whether to pursue charges against Trump.

Jan. 6 panel issues criminal referrals on Trump relating to insurrection
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss, gives opening statements on the last meeting of the Jan. 6 committee before issuing criminal referrals on former President Donald Trump relating to the insurrection.

Jan. 6 committee issues criminal referrals from Trump
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., presented the criminal referrals for former President Donald Trump relating to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress

Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.

What to watch for during Jan. 6 panel final presentation Monday

The committee has called what happened on Jan. 6 an “attempted coup" that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.

House passes measure allowing Puerto Rico to 'decolonize'
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The U.S. House passed a bill that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain independence. Christina Ponsa-Kraus, a professor of legal history at Columbia Law School, spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about what this means.

Impact of Title 42 ending next week
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With the ending of Title 42 set for Dec. 21, 2022, many people are concerned about the impact for communities along the border and across the country. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow talks with the new Director of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino studies about this.

Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk

The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.

Jan. 6 committee to vote Monday on Capitol riot criminal referrals

The committee has interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held nearly a dozen hearings and collected millions of documents as it worked to create the most comprehensive record of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.

US unseals thousands of classified JFK assassination documents

President Biden ordered the release of 12,879 documents relating to the attack, including many from the CIA's personality file on Lee Harvey Oswald that it maintained both before and after JFK's killing.

African officials meet with President Biden in U.S.
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Dozens of African leaders joined President Biden in Washington D.C., where he laid out billions in promised government funding and private investment to help the growing continent. Rachel Beatty-Riedl with Cornell University spoke to LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the significance of this meeting.

Portrait of Nancy Pelosi unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker

Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”

FCC chairman: TikTok ban is not if but when

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns of TikTok dangers while pressing for action from Biden Administration to ban the social media platform from conducting business transactions.

Federal prisons may soon be required to install working security cameras

A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves. 

What is 'Respect for Marriage Act?' Expert explains.
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President Biden has signed the 'Respect for Marriage Act' into law, but what does it do? LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Professor Steve Sanders at the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University Bloomington to break it down.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes all 17 of state’s death sentences

The governor is using her clemency powers to commute the sentences that take effect Wednesday. Oregon has not held an execution since 1997.