Politics

Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation

By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press

Venezuela's government has ordered the expulsion of the head of the EU delegation in the South American nation following the bloc's decision to impose sanctions on several Venezuelan officials accused of undermining democracy or violating human rights.

Chairman Powell says Federal Reserve is in no hurry to raise interest rates

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Powell also warned Wednesday that many who had worked in industries hardest hit by the pandemic and ensuing recession will likely need to find different jobs.

Biden's White House budget office nominee facing new hurdles after Senate panels delay meetings

By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Tanden's confirmation was thrown into doubt over the last week when Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said he could not support Tanden and then several moderate Republican senators also said they'd vote against her.

WATCH: HHS secretary nominee Xavier Becerra testifies during Senate confirmation hearing

By News Desk

Biden's Health and Human Services secretary nominee Xavier Becerra is expected to testify during a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

WATCH: Harris swears in Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

By News Desk and Associated Press

Senators voted 78-20 to confirm Thomas-Greenfield to the post, which will be a Cabinet-level position. Some Republicans said they feared she was soft on China and would not stand up for U.S. principles at the U.N.

WATCH: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden plans to distribute millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus beginning next month as part of his efforts to ensure “equity” in the government’s response to the pandemic.

Judge indefinitely bans enforcement of Biden's 100-day deportation pause

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Biden proposed the 100-day pause on deportations during his campaign as part of a larger review of immigration enforcement and an attempt to reverse the priorities of former President Donald Trump.

WATCH: CIA director nominee William Burns testifies during Senate confirmation hearing

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

President Joe Biden's nominee to run the CIA told lawmakers Wednesday that he would keep politics out of the job and deliver “unvarnished” intelligence to politicians and policymakers.

WATCH: House holds hearing on congressional staff wellness after U.S. Capitol attack

By News Desk and Associated Press

A House subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the well being of congressional employees and the state of damage to the U.S. Capitol following the Jan. 6 attack by rioters supporting former President Donald Trump.

WATCH: House oversight committee holds hearing with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

By News Desk and Associated Press

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on Wednesday to examine legislative proposals seeking to improve the financial condition of the U.S. Postal Service.