May 01 Watch 5:02 How one Michigan family is trying to stay afloat amid historic inflation By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Layla Quran Prices in the U.S. are climbing at their fastest rates in 40 years, up more than 8 percent from 2021. But for many families across the country that number is more than a data point. We take a look at… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 4:23 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses the joys and challenges his job By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery The White House last week honored high school history teacher Kurt Russell from Oberlin, Ohio, who in April was named 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Russell about why he chose teaching, what inspires his… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: Biden weighs canceling at least $10,000 in student loans per borrower In our news wrap Saturday, the Biden administration is considering canceling at least $10,000 in student loans per borrower through executive action, a 22-year-old Marine Corps veteran who joined the war in Ukraine was killed in fighting there, China's capital… Continue watching
Apr 27 Federal judge halts Biden administration phase out of pandemic asylum limits By Kevin McGill, Associated Press A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as the Biden administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted on May 23. Continue reading
Apr 25 Biden nominates Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The U.S. hasn't had a permanent ambassador to Ukraine since Marie Yovanovitch was forced out by President Donald Trump in 2019, and Biden was slow to name his own nominee. Continue reading
Apr 22 Federal officials’ plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Dozens of interest groups have met with White House staffers to try to influence a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Vice President Harris delivers remarks on efforts to improve maternal health By News Desk During the visit, Harris highlighted the good work health professionals do while addressing the systemic inequalities many minority women face when going through childbirth. Continue reading
Apr 19 Gun safety activists decry inaction as U.S. mass shootings surge By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democrats have spent years pledging to address the gun violence that plagues communities across the U.S. But a surge of mass shootings over the weekend served as a reminder of how little has been accomplished. Continue reading
Apr 18 Biden administration to require U.S.-made steel and iron for infrastructure projects By Josh Boak, Associated Press New guidance issued Monday will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 07 Treasury Secretary Yellen calls for cryptocurrency regulation to reduce risk, fraud By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions. Continue reading