Politics

Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to U.S.

By Julie Watson, Associated Press

Biden said keeping out immigrant labor was hurting the U.S. economy, not protecting it. The order was blocking tens of thousands of people, including the relatives of U.S. permanent residents, immigrant employees and visa lottery winners.

Agency permanently bans fracking near Delaware River

By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

The Delaware River Basin Commission first imposed a moratorium on gas development more than a decade ago. The agency says fracking poses too great of a risk to the water supply.

Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight

By Michael Sisak, Associated Press

A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump's tax records after the Supreme Court this week rejected the former president's last-ditch effort to prevent them from being handed over.

WATCH: Biden, Harris commemorate 50 million COVID-19 vaccine shots

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

As part of the ceremony, four front-line workers — a pair of emergency medical technicians, a school counselor and a grocery store worker — received vaccine doses on live television.

WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds news briefing

By Associated Press

For the fourth straight day, the White House batted off questions about Tanden’s path to confirmation after at least one key Democrat and multiple Republicans came out against her.

WATCH: Surgeon general, assistant HHS secretary nominees testify before Senate

By Courtney Vinopal

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Feb. 25 will consider the nominations of Vivek Murthy for U.S. Surgeon General and Dr. Rachel Levine for assistant secretary of Health and Human Services.

WATCH: Acting Capitol Police chief says riot much bigger than intel suggested

By Michael Balsamo, Nomaan Merchant, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Three days before the riot, Capitol Police distributed an internal document warning that armed extremists were poised for violence and could attack Congress. But the acting chief said Thursday that the assault turned out to be much bigger than the…

House nears vote on Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan

By Lisa Desjardins

It's a busy week on Capitol Hill, with a full slate of confirmation hearings on President Biden's nominees and a possible House vote on the COVID economic-relief plan. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

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Sen. Jon Tester on COVID relief, minimum wage and Biden's Cabinet nominees

With the Senate evenly split 50-50, moderate senators have become key to getting President Biden's COVID bill passed and his Cabinet nominees approved. Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

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Former aide details sexual harassment accusations against New York Gov. Cuomo

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.