Politics

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.

Senate approves Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget in latest win for Biden

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Democrats have pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate.

What’s inside the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

Legal group backs U.S. review of Indigenous boarding schools

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

The American Bar Association’s policymaking body is supporting the U.S. Interior Department as it works to uncover the troubled legacy of federal boarding schools.

Senate Dems, GOP come together to pass $1 trillion infrastructure bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

A rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joined together Tuesday to deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden's agenda. Passage provides momentum as it's now headed to the House.

Groups make own drugs to fight high drug prices, shortages

By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press

Impatient with years of inaction in Washington on prescription drug prices, U.S. hospital groups, startups and nonprofits have started making their own medicines.