Politics

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on drug prices

By News Desk

The president called on Congress to lower prescription drug prices Thursday.

WATCH: Schumer sees tough pathway for $3.5 trillion social, climate plans

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The 10-year fiscal blueprint is aimed at helping lower and middle income people and slowing the planet's ominously warming temperatures. Schumer said they have a good chance of success.

California to require COVID-19 vaccine or test for teachers

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Several large school districts in the state have issued similar requirements in recent days, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and the Long Beach Unified school districts.

Democrats renew push on elections bill that Republicans vow to block

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee elections bill. Republicans say the bill amounts to a partisan takeover of elections.

YouTube suspends Rand Paul after misleading video on masks

By Associated Press

YouTube has suspended U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for seven days after the Kentucky Republican posted a misleading video suggesting face masks don't prevent infection by COVID-19. The video was also removed.

CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta variant surges

By Lindsey Tanner, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The advice comes as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. The CDC recommendation echoes recent guidance from top obstetrician groups.

WATCH: Hochul says she’s ready to lead following Cuomo’s exit

By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office.

WATCH: Biden talks gas prices as he pushes domestic agenda

By Associated Press

Fresh off back to back Senate victories on both his infrastructure plan and budget blueprint, Biden pitched his domestic agenda, insisting they're already "working" to deliver for the American people.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden's administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation's recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.