Sep 02 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Biden tours aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden and the first lady surveyed the damage from Hurricane Idalia in Florida, India launched a spacecraft to study the sun’s atmosphere, politician and diplomat Bill Richardson, who negotiated the release of several Americans… Continue watching
Sep 01 Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief funding, bringing the total request to $16 billion By Josh Boak, Associated Press The request is a sign wildfires, flooding and hurricanes intensifying during a period of climate change are imposing higher costs on U.S. taxpayers. Continue reading
Aug 29 Biden administration weakens water protections after Supreme Court curtails federal power By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, John Flesher, Associated Press Justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a May ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house near a lake. Continue reading
Aug 23 Sen. Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord’s extradition to Colombia By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the Biden administration to reject Colombia's request for extradition of a former warlord after he was named a peace envoy in the South American nation. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:59 Who could benefit from the Biden administration’s latest plan to relieve student debt By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Student loan borrowers might find relief under the Biden administration’s income-driven repayment plan. Launched this week, the SAVE plan, which stands for saving on a valuable education, could help borrowers with the potential for lower or no monthly payments. But… Continue watching
Aug 22 Biden reinstates stricter offshore safety rules, reverses Trump era policies By Kevin McGill, Associated Press The Biden administration has tightened offshore oil drilling safety regulations, including rules regarding the use of "blowout preventer" devices on offshore oil and gas drilling rigs. Continue reading
Aug 14 Biden administration urges colleges to pursue racial diversity without affirmative action By Collin Binkley, Associated Press New guidance from the Biden administration urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote racial diversity on their campuses after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in admissions. Continue reading
Aug 02 Biden administration delays plans to restock nation’s emergency oil reserve By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers. Continue reading
Aug 01 Democratic lawmakers slam the lack of attorney access for asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody By Associated Press As the administration prepared to launch speedy screenings this spring, authorities pledged access to counsel would be a key difference from a Trump-era version of the policy. Continue reading
Jul 28 Senate Democrats urge Biden to withhold $320 million in military aid to Egypt over rights abuses By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Nine senior Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders are urging the Biden administration to withhold about a quarter of the United States’ more than $1 billion in annual military aid to Egypt for a third year. Continue reading