Politics

Biden administration scales back student debt cancellation; GOP states sue to halt plan

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

the administration quietly scaled back eligibility rules for the debt relief, eliminating a relatively small group of borrowers who are the subject of legal debate in the suit.

House approves bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The bill provides more than $12.3 billion in Ukraine-related aid. The money will go to provide training, equipment and logistics support for the Ukraine military, help Ukraine's government provide basic services to its citizens.

WATCH: Pelosi commits to 'democracy in Ukraine' but demurs on NATO membership

By Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi reiterated the US Congress' commitment to "democracy in Ukraine," when asked about whether she supports Ukraine's request to join NATO, but added that NATO expansion is a "big project."…

WATCH: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony three days before the start of the high court's new term.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the White House

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden said he, and the country, will "do whatever it takes, as long as it takes," to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian as he delivered remarks at Hispanic Heritage month at the White House Friday.

West rejects Putin's claim it sabotaged Nord Stream gas pipelines

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the West had turned from sanctions against Russia to "terror attacks," sabotaging the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in what he described as an attempt to "destroy the European energy infrastructure."…

WATCH: U.N. Security Council meets to discuss Nord Stream pipelines explosions

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of sabotaging the Russia-built gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to Germany.

WATCH: White House decries Russia's 'fraudulent' annexation attempt

By Associated Press

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan condemned Russia's "fraudulent attempt to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory," calling it a "a flagrant violation of international law" and insisting it has no legitimacy.

WATCH: Gov. Henry McMaster pauses campaign events as Hurricane Ian hits South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has temporarily suspended campaign activities as he leads the state's response to Hurricane Ian.

WATCH: FEMA officials say 3000 federal responders are helping with Hurricane Ian recovery

By Associated Press

FEMA Associate Administrator Anne Brink told reporters at an afternoon briefing that 3000 federal responders are helping with response and recovery efforts in Florida and the Southeast.