Nov 24 U.S. to mandate vaccines for all border crossers in January By Zeke Miller, Associated Press A senior administration official said the requirement, which the White House previewed in October, brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers. Continue reading
Nov 24 Biden's move to tap oil reserve gains support of many environmentalists By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Biden and his administration insist tapping more oil from the reserve does not conflict with his climate goals — including a 50 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Continue reading
Nov 23 Oath Keepers, Proud Boys subpoenaed by Jan. 6 House panel By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to three extremist organizations, including the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers as well as their leaders. Continue reading
Nov 23 U.S. sues to halt sugar merger, says it would harm competition By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a major U.S. sugar manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The department contends that the deal would harm competition and consumers. Continue reading
Nov 23 WATCH: State Department spokesperson holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed the U.S. had informed Congress of an action it was taking with regard to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Price refused to say what that action was. Continue reading
Nov 23 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing By Associated Press Asked during her Tuesday briefing about the trip, White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended the president's decision to leave Washington for the holiday. Continue reading
Nov 23 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on the economy, inflation ahead of Thanksgiving By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs. Continue reading
Nov 23 U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil from reserve to alleviate energy costs By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press The move is aimed at global energy markets, but also aimed at voters who are coping with higher inflation and rising prices ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel. Continue reading
Nov 22 Mississippi loses Supreme Court water fight with Tennessee By Associated Press A unanimous Supreme Court has rejected a claim that the Memphis, Tennessee, area has been taking water that belongs to Mississippi from an underground aquifer that sits beneath parts of both states. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 7:50 Chris Christie urges Republicans to drop election lies, conspiracies: 'This has to stop' Debate over the future of the Republican party is underway ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has some advice for the GOP. He says it's time to stop focusing on grievances and believing… Continue watching