Apr 28 Watch 6:45 What to expect from Biden’s joint address to Congress and the Republican response By Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor President Joe Biden will give his first joint address to Congress Wednesday — a moment to sell his vision to the American people that comes on the eve of his 100th day in office. Biden is expected to outline his… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:54 American Families Plan aims to ‘shore up America’s middle class,’ White House adviser says In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to touch on his ambitious plans for the country. One of those plans is his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. Heather Boushey is a member… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:35 News Wrap: Feds search Giuliani’s home, office in probe of Ukraine business dealings In our news wrap Wednesday, federal agents searched the home and office of Rudy Giuliani, former president Trump's personal lawyer, as part of a probe of his business dealings in Ukraine. A North Carolina judge blocked the release of body… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:31 Why this economist is ‘giddy’ about Biden’s plans to invest in low income families One of the major themes from President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday will be plans to substantially expand programs affecting children, families and reducing poverty. Amna Nawaz dives into those proposals and the questions… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 7:27 Madam Speaker: Examining what drives Nancy Pelosi in her historic career For the first time in history, two women will sit behind the president of the United States as he addresses a joint session of Congress. A first for Vice President Kamala Harris, this is now the fourth president Nancy Pelosi… Continue watching
Apr 28 U.N. Syria envoy says there’s interest in stepped up diplomacy By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. special envoy for Syria says key global players are interested in stepped-up international diplomacy to "unlock progress" toward ending the country's 10-year war. Continue reading
Apr 28 U.S. Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol in the Persian Gulf. Continue reading
Apr 28 Northern Ireland leader quits after party revolt over Brexit impact By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The leader of Northern Ireland has announced her resignation after members of her British unionist party mounted a push to oust her over the fallout from Brexit and other issues. Continue reading
Apr 28 Federal investigators execute warrant of Rudy Giuliani’s home By Associated Press The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for several years over his business dealings in Ukraine. Details of the reasons for the search were not immediately available. Continue reading
Apr 28 Biden to unveil $1.8 trillion plan to support children, families and education By Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden will make his case Wednesday night before a pared-down gathering of mask-wearing legislators due to coronavirus restrictions at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading