This is AP News Minute. Secretary of State John Kerry says a two-state solution in the Middle East is in serious jeopardy. Kerry delivered a farewell speech Wednesday to outline his proposals for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He said expan...
This is AP News Minute. The 115th Congress has been gaveled into session, and GOP Congressman Paul Ryan has been re-elected to serve as Speaker of the House. Republicans are focused on repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance law...
This is AP News Minute. Mourners held funerals on Monday for some of the victims of the deadly Turkey nightclub attack. The Islamic State Group has claimed responsibility for the New Year's attack. Police are still searching for the suspects. 35 Russ...
This is AP News Minute. Russia's president and the Syrian army say a nationwide ceasefire agreement with opposition rebels is set to begin. The deal was confirmed by the Turkish foreign ministry. Vladimir Putin says the ceasefire will be guaranteed b...
This is AP News Minute. Russia diplomatic personnel vacated a Maryland Eastern Shore compound Friday just minutes ahead of a US deadline. The Obama administration ordered the compound closed in retaliation for Moscow's cyber meddling in the president...
This is AP news minute. 1. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary general James Mattis is set to offer testimony at his confirmation hearing Thursday morning. Retired in 2013, Mattis will be the first career military officer to ser...
This is AP news minute. 1. President-elect Donald Trump says his plan to overhaul the nation's health-care law will include insurance for everybody. People who don't want president Obama's health-care reform lost scrapped, rallied in cities across th...
This is AP news minute. 1. President Barack Obama defended his decision to grant clemency convict to legal Chelsea Manning. Mr.Obama made the announcement at the White House Wednesday during his last press conference as president. The president said...
This is AP news minute. 1. President-elect Donald Trump attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington cemetery on the eve of his inauguration. Roads are closed and security barriers are up as Washington prepares for Friday's history-making event...
This is AP news minute. 1. President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders in the Oval office, on what's built as a busy work day Monday, including the signing with an order withdraw the U.S from the Trans Pacific trade agreement, as well as...
This is AP news minute. 1. President Trump signed an executive action Tuesday to advance the construction of the keystone XL and Dakota access oil pipelines. The aggressive moves are a step overhauling America's energy policy and dealt a swift blow t...
This is AP news minute. 1. President Donald Trump is expected to meet with bipartisan congressional leaders at the White House on Monday. His agenda is expected to include health-care and tax reform. 2. Severe weather is blamed for killing at least 1...
This is AP news minute. 1. President Donald Trump told top advisers Sunday that they're in the White House to devote ourselves for the national good. Trump sworn in his senior White House team during a ceremony in the east room. 2. The governor of Ge...
This is AP news minute. 1. Friday is inauguration day as Donald Trump takes the oath of office and becomes president. Trump addressed supporters on Thursday night on the steps of Lincoln memorial. 2. The Mexican drug kingpin known as El Chapo is due...
This is AP news minute. 1. Donald J.Trump has been sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, giving an address that echoes similar sentiments from his campaign speeches. Trump was joined on speech by his entire family and vice president Mi...
