Biden discusses Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping in effort to avoid 'conflict'
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
Twitter's relaunched premium service, which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month, was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.
Twitter's relaunched premium service, which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month, was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.
EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.
Trump takes aim at Virginia Gov. Youngkin, other potential GOP presidential opponents
Former President Donald Trump, who is expected to announce a 2024 presidential run on November 15, is already taking aim at some of his potential opponents, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Former President Donald Trump, who is expected to announce a 2024 presidential run on November 15, is already taking aim at some of his potential opponents, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
'You make America stronger': Harris says in Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony
Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger.
Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Biden says new spending cements US commitment to fighting global warming
“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.
“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.
Biden administration to appeal Texas federal judge’s ruling on student loan handout
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Department of Justice has filed an appeal against the ruling and it will 'prevail in court.'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Department of Justice has filed an appeal against the ruling and it will 'prevail in court.'
Mayor Adams to close Randall’s Island tent shelter for asylum seekers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is closing the tent shelter on Randall’s Island built to house asylum seekers, according to citylimits.org.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is closing the tent shelter on Randall’s Island built to house asylum seekers, according to citylimits.org.
With 2022 elections over, what's next for NY Democrats?
Although Democrat Kathy Hochul won election for governor, Republicans made progress in the state Legislature and in Congress, including flipping four U.S. House seats. The state Democratic Party boss said Dems faced tough odds this year.
Although Democrat Kathy Hochul won election for governor, Republicans made progress in the state Legislature and in Congress, including flipping four U.S. House seats. The state Democratic Party boss said Dems faced tough odds this year.
Paul Haggis ordered to pay $7.5 million to his accuser
A jury has ordered Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis to pay at least $7.5 million to publicist who accused him of rape.
A jury has ordered Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis to pay at least $7.5 million to publicist who accused him of rape.
'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center worksite in Chicago, $100k reward offered
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
Biden to meet with China's Xi Jinping for Taiwan, Russia talks
The in-person meeting, their first since Biden became president, comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations.
The in-person meeting, their first since Biden became president, comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations.
Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
Kathy Hochul becomes first woman elected governor of New York
Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when Andrew Cuomo resigned. She beat GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin, an ally of Donald Trump who ran a campaign focused on rising violent crime.
Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when Andrew Cuomo resigned. She beat GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin, an ally of Donald Trump who ran a campaign focused on rising violent crime.
Biden says ‘Democrats had a strong night’ as midterm election results come in
“While the press and pundits are predicting a giant red wave, it didn’t happen,” Biden said Wednesday afternoon.
“While the press and pundits are predicting a giant red wave, it didn’t happen,” Biden said Wednesday afternoon.
Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release
“My hope is that now that the election is over, that Mr. Putin will be able to discuss with us and be willing to talk more seriously about a prisoner exchange,” Biden said.
“My hope is that now that the election is over, that Mr. Putin will be able to discuss with us and be willing to talk more seriously about a prisoner exchange,” Biden said.
Trump 'furious' over Oz losing in Pennsylvania, blames wife Melania for endorsement: Report
According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, known for her access to Trump and his orbit, the former president called it "not her best decision."
According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, known for her access to Trump and his orbit, the former president called it "not her best decision."
Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP’s underwhelming election results: 'He's never been weaker'
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.