Oct 16 Watch 3:53 News Wrap: Deadly shooting in Brussels prompts terror alert In our news wrap Monday, Brussels is under its highest level terror alert after two Swedes were killed in what Belgium's prime minister called attacks linked to terrorism, Poland's opposition parties appear to be on the verge of ousting the… Continue watching
Oct 10 Secretary of State Blinken to travel to Israel to express solidarity after Hamas attacks By Aamer Madhani, Tara Copp, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden is dispatching his top diplomat to Israel on an urgent mission to show U.S. support after major terrorist attacks by Hamas militants. Continue reading
Oct 09 Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents By Darlene Superville, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who is investigating the improper retention of classified documents from Biden's time as vice president that were found in his Delaware home and a private office he used afterward. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 7:39 NSC spokesman says Iran ‘complicit’ in Hamas terror but no evidence it helped plan attack By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn The Biden administration is watching the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians very closely. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments and where the U.S. stands with John Kirby, the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 6:38 Why the U.S. is pressuring China amid a crackdown on the global fentanyl trade By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson The Biden administration has made recent moves against China-based firms and executives blamed for supplying chemicals used to make fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin. It’s part of the U.S. government’s effort to disrupt the… Continue watching
Sep 29 Biden calls for more oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides By Matthew Daly, Matthew Brown, Associated Press Biden is trying to navigate between energy companies that have pressed for greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who have urged Biden to shut down new offshore drilling in the fight against climate change. Continue reading
Sep 28 Biden to send disaster assistance to Louisiana, as salt water threatens the state’s drinking water By Sara Cline, Associated Press Typically, the river's mighty flow keeps mass amounts of salt water from reaching too far inland, but hot and dry conditions across the country this summer triggered drought that slowed the Mississippi's flow and lowered its water levels. Continue reading
Sep 27 Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for the prairie chicken and northern bat By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden has vetoed Republican-sponsored bills intended to undo federal protections for two endangered species that have seen their populations plummet over the years. Continue reading
Sep 27 U.S. allows Israeli citizens to travel visa-free, joining a select group of countries By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The decision was announced Wednesday in Washington. It comes despite U.S. concerns about the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinian Americans. Continue reading
Sep 25 Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states By Associated Press Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday "these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient."… Continue reading