Aug 24 WATCH: White House holds news briefing following Biden announcement on student debt By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing Wednesday afternoon following President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will cancel student debt for some borrowers. Continue reading
Aug 24 Federal judge blocks enforcement of Biden administration abortion rule in Texas By Associated Press A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: President Biden announces $10,000 student debt forgiveness, payment pause By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Colin Brinkley, Associated press President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need. Continue reading
Aug 24 Alaska Republican Tara Sweeney plans to withdraw from U.S. House race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Alaska Republican U.S. House candidate Tara Sweeney says she plans to end her campaign. Continue reading
Aug 24 What we know about Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan By Cora Lewis, Adriana Morga, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to announce that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. Continue reading
Aug 23 Rep. Jerry Nadler defeats Rep. Carolyn Maloney in battle of top New York Democrats By Karen Matthews, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler has defeated U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a Democratic primary after a court forced the two veteran lawmakers into the same New York City congressional district. Continue reading
Aug 23 Rep. Markwayne Mullin wins U.S. Senate GOP runoff in deep-red Oklahoma By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Mullin's victory Tuesday over former Speaker of the Oklahoma House T.W. Shannon makes Mullin a likely favorite to win the seat U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe is leaving early after nearly 30 years in office. Continue reading
Aug 23 GOP Rep. Dan Webster narrowly beats far-right activist Laura Loomer in Florida By Michelle L. Price, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Incumbent Republican congressman Dan Webster has defeated a far-right provocateur in Florida who's been banned on some social media networks. Continue reading
Aug 23 Florida Democrats choose Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis By Adriana Gomez Licon, Steve Peoples, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, setting him up to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent sees as the first step toward a potential White… Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Michigan jury convicts 2 men for plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer In our news wrap Tuesday, a Michigan jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, a former Kentucky detective pleaded guilty to falsifying the warrant used in the deadly raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, ceremonies… Continue watching