Science Jun 29

The Biden administration said it is hiring more federal firefighters — and immediately raising their pay — as officials ramp up response efforts in the face of a severe drought that is setting the stage for another destructive summer of…

Nation Jun 28

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and New York Sen. Chuck Schumer are expected on Monday to tour Hudson River tunnels that Hurricane Sandy damaged in 2012.

Politics Jun 22

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on federal sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine.

Nation Jun 21

The outreach is part of the continued implementation of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package to help the U.S. economy heal from the coronavirus pandemic.

Politics Jun 21

White House press secretary Jen Psaki outlined actions the United States had taken, in conjunction with the EU, UK and Canada, to impose sanctions on key members of the regime in Belarus.

Politics Jun 17

State and local leaders testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee Thursday about emerging cybersecurity threats.

Politics Jun 15

U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday the tone of his four hour face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin was "good" and "positive."…

Politics Jun 15

Attorney General Merrick Garland will present the administration's plan Tuesday to enhance its analysis of threats from domestic terrorists.

Nation Jun 10

The number of unaccompanied children and families entering the U.S. illegally on the Mexican border dropped sharply in May but remained unusually high, authorities said Wednesday.

Health Jun 09

The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share through the COVAX alliance for donation to 92 lower income countries and the African Union over the next year.