Aug 28 As labor movements spread nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: "I'm proud to be the most pro-union president in American… Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump and 18 others charged in the Georgia 2020 election case are scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 6 By Associated Press Fulton County court records on Monday show all 19 defendants have been scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 6, when they may enter pleas. Continue reading
Aug 28 Michigan Gov. Whitmer will call on Democrats to codify 'Obamacare' into state law By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act during a speech Wednesday where she'll outline her legislative priorities for the second half of the year. Continue reading
Aug 28 Bidens drop by a D.C. middle school math class to welcome back students By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The Bidens went to Eliot-Hine Middle School, located east of the U.S. Capitol, to mark the District of Columbia's first day of school for the 2023-24 year. Continue reading
Aug 28 Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 election, dies at 49 By John Seewer, Associated Press Samuel Wurzelbacher was thrust into the spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Biden meets with King's family on 60th anniversary of March on Washington, calls for action after shooting By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden called Monday for action to end the type of “hate-fueled violence” that authorities said motivated a white man to fatally shoot three Black people at a Florida store over the weekend. Biden said people must speak out… Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: White House announces Biden will visit Hanoi next month to strengthen U.S.-Vietnam relations By Associated Press President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders, the White House announced on Monday. Continue reading
Aug 28 Americans offer unflattering assessments of both Biden and Trump in latest AP-NORC poll By Will Weissert, Emily Swanson, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Americans asked to describe the Democrat in the White House and the Republican best positioned to face him in next year’s election say President Joe Biden is “old” and “confused” and say former President Donald Trump is “corrupt” and “dishonest.”… Continue reading
Aug 28 Judge sets March 4 trial date for Trump's federal election subversion case By Eric Tucker, Lindsay Whitehurst, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The Republican ex-president was charged earlier this month in a four-count indictment with scheming to undo the result of the election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 2:20 Deadly Jacksonville shooting is latest racist attack amid rise in hate crimes By Ali Rogin Saturday’s fatal shooting of three Black people by a white gunman in Jacksonville, Florida, is a brutal reminder that race-based hate is still present in America. Authorities say the shooter left writings detailing his racist ideology, and the FBI is… Continue watching