Politics Sep 23 AP Explainer: Why the debt limit is again roiling Washington The idea of the U.S. government breaching its “debt limit” sounds scary. But what, exactly, are lawmakers in Washington fighting about?…
Politics Sep 20 WATCH: Biden speaks at 2021 U.N. General Assembly President Joe Biden said the world stands at an "inflection point in history" and must move quickly and cooperatively to address the festering issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuse.
Economy Sep 17 White House warns states face deep cuts if Congress does not raise debt limit The debt limit is the amount of money Congress allows the Treasury to borrow. It was suspended three times during the Trump administration and has been lifted dozens of times since 1960.
Politics Sep 15 Milley defends calls to China as effort to avoid conflict The top U.S. military officer defended his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency as an effort to avoid misunderstandings and conflict.
Politics Sep 07 Biden seeking additional funds for Hurricane Ida victims, Afghan resettlement The White House is asking Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in spending to handle the costs of Hurricane Ida and other natural disasters. It also is seeking $6.4 billion for the resettlement of evacuees from Afghanistan.
Nation Sep 04 Biden walks storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’ Biden pledged robust federal assistance to get people back on their feet and said the government already had distributed $100 million directly to individuals in the state in $500 checks to give them a first slice of critical help. Many…
Nation Sep 03 WATCH: Biden surveys storm damage in Louisiana neighborhood Less than a week after Hurricane Ida battered the Gulf Coast, President Joe Biden walked the streets of a hardhit Louisiana neighborhood on Friday and told local residents, “I know you're hurting, I know you're hurting.”…
Politics Sep 03 Biden’s message to battered Gulf Coast: ‘We are here for you’ President Joe Biden is calling for greater public resolve to confront climate change and help the nation deal with the fierce storms, flooding and wildfires that have beset the country.
Economy Sep 01 White House details plans to improve housing affordability Millions of Americans are getting priced out of ownership or stuck spending the bulk of their income on rent. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index climbed a record 19.1 percent in June from a year ago.
Politics Aug 16 Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25 percent in October The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families. It's the largest single increase in the program's history.