Sep 09 White House officially undoes Trump-era immigration restriction By Associated Press The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era restriction that barred immigrants from getting legal residency depending on how they used public benefits. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 8:17 Answers to questions about Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz The total amount of student loan debt in the U.S. currently stands at $1.6 trillion — more than the debt from credit cards and car loans combined. Following President Biden's announcement on student loan forgiveness, many borrowers could soon see… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 9:55 Biden cancels student debt for millions of Americans By Laura Barrón-López President Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan on student debt. Borrowers making less than $125,000 a year will be eligible for $10,000 in federal loan forgiveness. That goes up to $20,000 for those with the greatest need. Biden also… Continue watching
Aug 24 WATCH: Biden administration announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The new U.S. aid will train and equip Ukrainian forces for a longer-term fight. The aid includes air defense and artillery systems, drones and other weaponry. Continue reading
Aug 24 Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer to resume nuclear deal By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the administration's review of Iran's comments on a European proposal has concluded and it responded on Wednesday to the EU officials. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Michigan jury convicts 2 men for plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer In our news wrap Tuesday, a Michigan jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, a former Kentucky detective pleaded guilty to falsifying the warrant used in the deadly raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, ceremonies… Continue watching
Aug 09 WATCH: Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate U.S. semiconductor production By Associated Press The $280 billion bipartisan bill to boost domestic high-tech manufacturing is part of his administration's push to boost U.S. competitiveness over China. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 2:31 News Wrap: Cease-fire takes effect in Gaza after days of violent conflict In our news wrap Sunday, a cease-fire in Gaza has gone into effect after days of Israeli strikes and militant counterattacks, the U.S. Senate passed a sprawling bill to fight climate change and lower healthcare costs, Biden cleared from isolation… Continue watching
Aug 04 In surprise vote, Senate to overturn Biden environmental rule By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Manchin, a key player on energy and climate issues and a swing vote in the closely divided Senate, joined with Republicans to support the measure, which was approved 50-47. Continue reading
Aug 02 Number of uninsured Americans drops to an all-time low By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday. Continue reading