School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
53,000 Afghan evacuees remain housed at 8 US military bases with more to arrive
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
DHS issues new rules that limit arrests, deportation of migrants
The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.
The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.
House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Facebook faces questions over teen safety after whistleblower report says Instagram is harmful
For some of the Instagram-devoted teens, the peer pressure generated by the visually focused app led to mental-health and body-image problems, and in some cases, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts.
For some of the Instagram-devoted teens, the peer pressure generated by the visually focused app led to mental-health and body-image problems, and in some cases, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts.
‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
JPMorgan planning for ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if US hits debt limit
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
US military leaders favored keeping troops in Afghanistan amid withdrawal
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
Michigan's Debbie Dingell, Georgia' Marjorie Taylor Greene get in abortion rights shouting match
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
Draft election audit report: Joe Biden won in Maricopa County by more votes than originally tallied
The tally in the draft document showed a net gain of 360 votes for Biden over the official results.
The tally in the draft document showed a net gain of 360 votes for Biden over the official results.
White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Biden tells UN the United States is not seeking 'new Cold War' with China
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to insist the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to insist the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
Taliban names deputy ministers in all-male team in Afghanistan
The Taliban has expanded its interim Cabinet in Afghanistan by naming more ministers and deputies but failed to appoint any women.
The Taliban has expanded its interim Cabinet in Afghanistan by naming more ministers and deputies but failed to appoint any women.
Michigan lawmaker told another lawmaker he hoped her 'car explodes on the way in,' text messages show
In another text, Rep. Steve Marino told Rep. Mari Manoogian “You’re truly the worst human being I’ve ever met. I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Just a parasite.” The two had a previous relationship that ended more than a year ago.
In another text, Rep. Steve Marino told Rep. Mari Manoogian “You’re truly the worst human being I’ve ever met. I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Just a parasite.” The two had a previous relationship that ended more than a year ago.