World Jun 16 Key takeaways from tense but ‘constructive’ US-Russia summit The summit in Switzerland is over, and President Joe Biden and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are headed home. As expected, there were no large breakthroughs from talks between the two leaders. Instead, both sides cast the talks as business-like, “positive”…
World Jun 16 ‘This is not about trust,’ Biden says of talks with Putin The meeting was the final and arguably the most anticipated part of Biden’s first foreign trip as commander in chief. Biden in the past has called Putin a “killer,” but in the days leading up to the summit, referred to…
Politics Jun 15 Biden ends 17-year EU trade dispute escalated by Trump. Here’s how it could impact US jobs President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva Tuesday, ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. But first, he moved Tuesday to end a tariff war with the European Union escalated by his predecessor. White House…
World Jun 14 Biden underscores US commitment to NATO in sharp contrast to Trump President Joe Biden is in Brussels, Belgium Monday night, trying to reassure NATO allies about U.S. support and discuss common concerns such as ending the pandemic, confronting cyberattacks and climate change, and the threats from Russia and China. White House…
World Jun 11 Biden meets with G-7 leaders to discuss global vaccinations, taxes on world’s wealthiest President Biden joined leaders of the world's top economic democratic nations Friday for the start of the three-day G-7 meeting in southwest England. On the agenda are global taxes, trade and the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. White House…
World Jun 10 How Joe Biden is trying to regain the trust of European allies Biden’s eight-day, three-country tour includes the G7 meeting in the United Kingdom, NATO and EU summits in Brussels and a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva.
Health May 25 U.S. to distribute vaccines based on requests as Biden administration looks to beef up international response The move comes amid slowing demand for vaccines in the United States as more Americans are getting their shots. The Biden administration on Tuesday announced 50 percent of U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated.
Politics May 14 After increase in 2020 turnout, Texas Republicans attempt to restrict voting laws The current fight over voting access happening on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures will determine how Americans choose their leaders for decades to come. Yamiche Alcindor reports on Texas, where Republican lawmakers are currently working to pass a new…
Politics Apr 29 Biden’s 100 days: Where the president stands on his campaign promises 100 days into his presidency, President Joe Biden has already faced historic challenges. In his televised first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, he laid out his plans to prepare the country for the future by strengthening…
Nation Apr 22 Examining the police shootings of Black Americans and how leadership plays a role While the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin brought celebration to the streets of Minneapolis, people also came together today to mourn Daunte Wright, and demand justice for other recent police shootings involving Black Americans. John Yang…