Oct 06 Boris Johnson brushes off UK woes, vows to transform economy By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Empty gas pumps, worker shortages and unavailable items on store shelves. None of that got a mention from Johnson as he brushed off Britain's economic bumps and said the country would emerge as a stronger, more dynamic nation. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Manchin urges Senate leaders to 'engage' on debt By Associated Press Sen. Joe Manchin, who had said in recent weeks that he's opposed to eliminating the filibuster told reporters, he has been "very, very clear" where he stands on the procedure. "Nothing changes," he said. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Biden enlists CEOs to warn of default if federal debt limit is not raised By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden hosted business leaders at the White House on Wednesday and is warning that failure to extend the government's borrowing authority could set off a global financial crisis. Continue reading
Oct 06 California oil spill renews calls to ban offshore drilling By Kathleen Ronayne, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Oil spilling into federal waters off California's coast has prompted fresh calls for an end to offshore oil drilling in state and federal waters. But that's easier said than done. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing By Associated Press The United States is on course to have about 200 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests available per month beginning in December, according to the White House. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee discusses voting rights By News Desk The hearing covered the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation that would establish "new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect."… Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House briefing By News Desk With tensions rising between the global powers, President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual meeting before year’s end, a senior Biden administration official said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 5:50 Facebook whistleblower asks Congress to regulate tech giant's influence on users By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Dorothy Hastings Facebook is under fire Tuesday following testimony by a former employee before a U.S. Senate committee. Frances Haugen alleged the company too frequently turns a blind eye to potential harm for the sake of profit. Facebook denied that in statements… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 7:00 Why Biden pitched infrastructure bill in Michigan amid congressional stalemate By Yamiche Alcindor, Tess Conciatori President Joe Biden spoke in Michigan Tuesday on the need for his infrastructure and social spending plans, as negotiations over both bills are underway on Capitol Hill. Yamiche Alcindor talks to two leaders in the state about what Michiganders need… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 8:38 Gov. Newsom on $123B California schools plan, oil spill clean up and climate change A key focus of President Joe Biden's spending plan centers around addressing climate change and expanding universal pre-K. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a $123 billion bill that would, among other things, expand pre-K and provide an extra… Continue watching