Politics Jan 17 Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and U.S. border deal President Joe Biden is convening top congressional leaders at the White House to press for the $110 billion package, which includes a potential landmark immigration deal that would unlock the stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
Politics Jan 14 U.S. climate envoy John Kerry plans to leave the Biden administration, sources say John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Politics Jan 12 Biden visits Pennsylvania stores to talk up his record on small business creation It was a distinct change from the set speeches that the Democratic president usually gives to highlight his policies about an economy with strong employment but levels of inflation that worry voters.
Politics Jan 09 Defense Secretary Austin was treated for prostate cancer and a urinary tract infection, doctors say Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat an urinary tract infection related to that operation.
Politics Jan 09 White House orders Cabinet secretaries to notify offices when they can't perform duties after Austin's surprise illness Chief of staff Jeff Zients on Tuesday directed that the Cabinet heads send the White House any existing procedures for delegating authority in the event of incapacitation or loss of communication by Friday.
Politics Jan 08 White House to review Defense Secretary Austin's lack of disclosure on hospital stay Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday. The Pentagon has refused to offer details about Austin’s medical procedures.
Politics Jan 05 Top White House budget official warns of 'dire' situation on Ukraine aid Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, calls the situation "dire" and says there is no money left that will allow the U.S. to continue to send large packages of weapons to the war front in…
Politics Dec 24 As conflicts rage overseas, a divided Congress struggles to meet historic global challenges Congress is not expected to return for two weeks while continued aid for Ukraine has nearly been exhausted. Still, congressional leaders are trying to rally members to address global challenges they say are among the most difficult in decades.
Politics Dec 14 Congress departs without a deal on Ukraine aid and border security, but Senate will work next week Congress is departing Washington without a deal to pass wartime support for Ukraine. But Senate negotiators and the Biden's administration are still racing to wrap up a border security compromise to unlock the stalemate before the end of the year.
Politics Dec 14 Few U.S. adults want a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, AP-NORC poll shows Relatively few Americans are excited about a potential rematch of the 2020 election between Biden and Trump. But more Republicans would be happy to have Trump as their nominee than Democrats would be with Biden.