Nov 30 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks and signs veterans’ bill into law By News Desk President Joe Biden will deliver remarks and sign a Veterans' benefits bill into law during a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 30 Appeals court considers Trump attempt to withhold records tied to Capitol riot By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Trump’s attorneys want the court to reverse a federal judge’s ruling allowing the National Archives and Records Administration to turn over the records after President Joe Biden waived executive privilege. Continue reading
Nov 29 States, cities running out of rental assistance funds By Michael Casey, Associated Press The Treasury Department says several states and cities have exhausted their federal rental assistance in a sign that spending on a program aimed at averting evictions has picked up speed. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 7:47 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on omicron variant, Build Back Better bill, midterm elections NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the fate of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill… Continue watching
Nov 29 CDC recommends COVID boosters for all adults as omicron variant spreads By Jamey Keaten, Raf Casert, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reacted to the potential threat by urging everyone 18 and older to get booster shots, because “strong immunity will likely prevent serious illness."… Continue reading
Nov 29 Jan. 6 panel sets contempt vote for former Justice Department official By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The panel is seeking charges against a defiant witness for a second time after holding former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt last month. Continue reading
Nov 29 Scotland’s leader aims for independence referendum push in 2023 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant he won't consent so any push could end up in a legal showdown. Continue reading
Nov 29 Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO By Michelle Chapman, Tali Arbel, Associated Press Dorsey has faced criticism from investors about his management, particularly his decision to concurrently serve as CEO of another company he founded, the payment firm Square. Continue reading
Nov 29 Iran nuclear deal talks resume, EU chair feels ‘positive’ By Kiyoko Metzler, Associated Press Hopes of quick progress were muted after a hard-line new government in Tehran led to a more than five-month hiatus in negotiations. Continue reading
Nov 29 Nations rush to contain COVID omicron variant By Raf Cassert, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Nations around the world sought to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it remains unclear what it means for the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading