President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31
The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.
The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Trump returns to DC for first time since leaving office to deliver speech on crime
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a speech on crime before an allied think tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a speech on crime before an allied think tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.
DOJ reportedly investigating Trump’s conduct, conversations as part of 2020 election probe
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
Walz renews call for legislative action as BCA 'overwhelmed' with crime evidence
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
Governor Tim Walz renews call for legislative action as BCA 'overwhelmed' with crime evidence
As he faces criticism from Republicans about a two-year wave of violent crime, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
As he faces criticism from Republicans about a two-year wave of violent crime, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police
The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.
The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Rep. Ilhan Omar arrested during abortion rights protest outside Supreme Court
Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested at a protest outside the Supreme Court today, according to a staff spokesperson.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested at a protest outside the Supreme Court today, according to a staff spokesperson.
Biden signs executive order aiming to punish captors of Americans held abroad
Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
Elon Musk: Mars civilization is 20-30 years after first landing
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
St. Paul directs $10 million into public safety plan
To curb crime, St. Paul is putting $10 million into a variety of public safety initiatives, though only a portion of the money will go to police.
To curb crime, St. Paul is putting $10 million into a variety of public safety initiatives, though only a portion of the money will go to police.
In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'
“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.
“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.
Ivana Trump, mother of Ivanka, Donald, Jr. and Eric Trump, dies at 73
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, has died.
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, has died.
'Purple Playground' inspires students with the music of Prince
Inside the High School For Recording Arts, music fills the air. But this is no ordinary school of rock, it's also a tribute to his purple majesty. Nearly two dozen students are lifting their voices in harmony in the studio, and in the process, they are getting an education in musicology.
Inside the High School For Recording Arts, music fills the air. But this is no ordinary school of rock, it's also a tribute to his purple majesty. Nearly two dozen students are lifting their voices in harmony in the studio, and in the process, they are getting an education in musicology.
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to his foundation, asks other billionaires to 'step up'
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”