Politics Jan 12 Why does Iowa launch the presidential campaign? The state's voters propelled little-known one-time peanut farmer Jimmy Carter's bid for the White House in 1976.
Politics Jan 03 Biden to start the year at sites of national trauma to warn about fate of American democracy The Democratic president is seeking to present in the starkest possible terms an election he argues could determine the fate of American democracy.
Politics Jan 01 More Americans say foreign policy should be a top U.S. priority in 2024 Long-standing economic worries still overshadow other issues. But new poll findings from Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research point to increased concern about U.S. involvement overseas now compared to a year ago.
Politics Dec 11 WATCH: Biden hosts White House Hanukkah ceremony amid fears of rising antisemitism The White House says Biden plans to talk about how Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles, and that — even in dark times — we can find the light.
Politics Dec 08 WATCH: Biden visits Las Vegas to showcase $8.2 billion for 10 major rail projects around the country The administration says the 218-mile train route linking Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, California, about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, may one day serve more than 11 million passengers annually.
Politics Dec 02 WATCH: Harris makes remarks in Dubai on diplomacy efforts concerning Israel-Hamas war Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a speed round of diplomatic talks with Arab leaders on Saturday where she focused on shaping the outlook for a post-conflict Gaza while calling on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians from the “devastating” bombardment.
Politics Nov 15 Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their diverse backgrounds The Democratic president wants to add to more than 150 of his judicial selections who've already been confirmed.
Politics Nov 01 WATCH: Biden touts new economic opportunity in rural America during Minnesota visit The president announced more than $5 billion in spending, largely in rural areas, that will go toward better adapting agriculture to climate change, as well as expanding high-speed internet access and improving local infrastructure.
World Oct 29 Biden pushes Mideast leaders to consider two-state solution after Israel-Hamas war ends President Joe Biden is calling on Israeli and Arab leaders to prioritize finding agreement on a long-sought two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. “When this crisis is over, there has to be a vision of what comes next,” Biden said.
Politics Oct 27 Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips to challenge Biden with Democratic presidential run The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman is finally entering the race himself, telling a Friday event outside New Hampshire's statehouse, “I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States of America.”…