Trump loses executive immunity defense

For the first time in U.S. history, a federal appeals court has ruled on a president's accountability in a criminal case. At issue: whether Donald Trump had immunity for his actions on January sixth. The court's decision on the matter was unanimous.

House speaker stalemate continues as Jim Jordan loses third vote

Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly again Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker's gavel, rejected by a steady roll call of more mainstream Republicans who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support.