Politics Jun 17

With both soaring energy prices and a warming planet weighing on world at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, Biden on Friday talked about trying to ease the pain of high gas prices while pushing more long-term green…

Nation Jun 12

The fire began with prescribed burns that were set by the U.S. Forest Service, a standard practice that’s intended to clear out combustible underbrush. However, the burns spread out of control, destroying hundreds of homes across 500 square miles (1,300…

Politics Jun 11

Residents are enraged that federal officials allowed planned burns to spread out of control, leading to the largest blaze in recorded state history.

Politics Jun 10

In President Joe Biden's estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.

World Jun 10

President Joe Biden and other Western Hemisphere leaders on Friday announced what is being billed as a roadmap for countries to host large numbers of migrants and refugees.

World Jun 09

Biden tried to present a unifying vision for the Western Hemisphere on Thursday but the Summit of the Americas quickly spilled into open discord, a telling illustration of the difficulties of bringing North and South America together.

Politics Jun 06

López Obrador wanted Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela to be invited, but Washington did not want to include autocratic governments. The Mexican leader said Monday that "There cannot be a summit if all countries are not invited."…

Politics Jun 02

Vice President Kamala Harris announced that hundreds of thousands of students who attended the for-profit Corinthian Colleges chain will automatically get their federal student loans canceled.

Politics May 25

Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to improve accountability in policing — a meaningful but limited action that reflected the challenges in addressing racism, excessive use of force and public safety when Congress is deadlocked on stronger measures.

Nation May 24

“When in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?” Biden said at the White House shortly after returning from a five-day trip to Asia that was bookended by tragedy.