Sep 03 Biden moves to declassify documents about 9/11 attacks By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Blinken says the U.S. will learn from lessons in Afghanistan By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the State Department is committed to looking at everything that's happened between the U.S. and Afghanistan diplomatically "from day one through the present, and to draw lessons from it."… Continue reading
Sep 02 WATCH: Fauci says Americans will ‘likely’ need 3rd dose of shots By Associated Press The U.S. is preparing for boosters for all Americans who received the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna between five and eight months after their second dose, pending approval by the FDA. Continue reading
Sep 02 WATCH: White House calls on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade By News Desk In the wake of one of the most restrictive state laws going into effect, the Biden administration is calling on Congress to codify Roe V. Wade. Continue reading
Sep 02 ‘They lied to us’: Those left in Afghanistan say U.S. broke promises By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Hundreds of American citizens and green card holders are stranded in the Afghan capital. Continue reading
Sep 02 WATCH: Biden says Hurricane Ida shows “climate crisis” has struck By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden pledged robust federal help to the Northeastern and Gulf states battered by Hurricane Ida and for western states beset by wildfires—with the catastrophes serving as deadly reminders that the “climate crisis” has arrived. Continue reading
Sep 01 White House details plans to improve housing affordability By Josh Boak, Associated Press Millions of Americans are getting priced out of ownership or stuck spending the bulk of their income on rent. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index climbed a record 19.1 percent in June from a year ago. Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: White House tells Afghan interpreter ‘we will get you out’ By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration will get out American citizens and "Afghan partners who have fought by our side."… Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley discuss Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday that it's “possible” the United States will seek to coordinate with the Taliban on counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan against Islamic State militants or others. Continue reading
Aug 31 U.S. commits to $60 million in aid to Ukraine before White House visit By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The United States is promising up to $60 million in military aid to Ukraine in advance of a White House meeting this week between President Joe Biden and his counterpart in Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading