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The House has rejected an effort to censure California Rep. Adam Schiff, turning aside a Republican attempt to fine the Democrat over his comments about former President Donald Trump and investigations into his ties to Russia WASHINGTON -- The House has rejected an effort to censure California Rep. Adam Schiff, turning aside a Republican attempt to fine the Democrat over his comments about former President Donald Trump and investigation s into his ties to Russia. Schiff, the former Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target. Soon after taking back the majority this year, Republicans blocked him from sitting on the intelligence panel. But Schiff was helped Wednesday by more than 20 Republicans who voted with Democrats to stop the censure resolution or voted “present,” giving Democrats enough votes to block the measure. The vote was a rare victory for Democrats in t...

The investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols continues, as five officers are charged in connection with his death. The investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, continues. Nichols died several days after a violent traffic stop captured in body camera footage, which shows officers striking Nichols repeatedly. Five officers have been charged so far in connection with his death. His death has prompted protests and unrest across the country. Here is a timeline of the events leading up to and surrounding his death: Jan. 7: Tyre Nichols pulled over Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was pulled over by police for alleged reckless driving. According to Nichols' mother, RowVaughn Wells, Tyre was 2 minutes away from his home when he was pulled over. Officials said that Memphis officers approached Nichols, who ran away. Officers say they then pursued Nichols after he ran and apprehended him, police said. Attorneys for Nichols' family said the body camer...

Suffolk County authorities have identified another victim in the Gilgo Beach investigation, which they are expected to reveal at a 10:30 a.m. news conference. Authorities have identified another victim in the Gilgo Beach, New York, murders investigation , sources familiar with the case told ABC News, though it is not clear if this new victim is linked to suspect Rex Heuermann. Suffolk County officials are expected to identify Jane Doe No. 7, whose remains were found on Fire Island in 1996, at a Friday morning news conference, the sources said. Her remains have been linked by DNA to other human remains found along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach in 2011, sources said. MORE: No known link between Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann, Atlantic City slayings: Prosecutor Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney told Newsday that authorities believe they will soon be able to identify the remains of three more unidentified victims in the larger Gilgo Beach investigation. Tierney sai...

A judge will hear arguments Tuesday on whether to release the report submitted by the Georgia grand jury investigating interference in the 2020 presidential election. After months of testimony, a special grand jury seated in Atlanta last year as part of a probe into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election has submitted its final report detailing its findings, marking a significant milestone in one of several criminal investigations targeting the former president. Though the special grand jury does not have the ability to return an indictment, it can make recommendations concerning criminal prosecution -- which could then be brought by an additional grand jury. On Tuesday, the judge overseeing the case is scheduled to hear arguments over whether or not to make the report public, with the central question remaining: Did the grand jury recommend criminal charges for Donald Trump and his allies? MORE: Fulton County grand jury sub...

The Phoenix PD is launching an investigation after an officer handcuffed and detained a WSJ reporter in November. The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after a Wall Street Journal reporter was handcuffed in public. The incident, which happened in November and was caught on cellphone video, involved reporter Dion Rabouin. The Wall Street Journal asked the Phoenix Police Department to conduct an internal review after Rabouin was detained . A letter was sent to the department by Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray to Phoenix Interim Chief of Police Michael Sullivan. "Naturally, I am relieved that Mr. Rabouin’s interaction with Phoenix police officers ended peacefully. But I am appalled and concerned that officers at your department would attempt to interfere with Mr. Rabouin’s constitutional right to engage in journalism and purport to limit anyone's presence in a public location," Murray said in the letter, which was obtained by ABC News....