Jul 28 Democrats claim the GOP is withholding contradictory evidence in Hunter Biden probe By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press House Democrats are demanding the release of a transcript from a new FBI witness, saying it contradicts Republicans' claims in the vast congressional inquiry into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter. Continue reading
Jul 28 Biden signs an order to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims in military By Tara Copp, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed an executive order giving decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes including sexual assault to independent military attorneys. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden jokes that Republicans may impeach him because inflation is starting to cool By Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden — buoyed by new signs the economy is continuing on the upswing — took a swipe on Friday at House Republicans' flirtations with an impeachment inquiry, quipping that GOP lawmakers may decide to impeach him because inflation is cooling down. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 7:00 Florida county urges state to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Shoshana Dubnow People working outdoors are among the most likely to suffer the consequences during heat waves. President Biden announced the Department of Labor will develop an alert to signal to employers and employees when heat is dangerous. Florida is one state… Continue watching
Jul 27 WATCH: Biden thanks Italian Premier Meloni for her strong support of Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Frances D'Emilio, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden expressed trepidation about Meloni when she first rose to power last year as the head of Italy's first far-right led government since the end of World War II. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden promises relief from record heat By News Desk Biden unveiled plans to ramp up federal resources to help people endure extreme heat and to boost climate resilience measures in parts of the Southwest. Continue reading
Jul 27 Biden announces new cancer research initiative as part of the bipartisan ‘moonshot’ By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden's administration has announced the first cancer-focused initiative under its advanced health research agency. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Biden addresses extreme heat as Phoenix hits record number of days over 110 degrees By Chris Megerian, Drew Costley, Matthew Daly, Associated Press High temperatures have already scorched the Southwest this month, and more heat is expected in the Midwest and the Northeast in the coming days. Continue reading
Jul 26 Hunter Biden plea deal falls apart after judge expresses concern over gun charge By Claudia Lauer, Randall Chase, Colleen Long, Associated Press Wednesday’s outcome leaves open the yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Continue reading
Jul 25 McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry of Biden By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says unproven allegations of financial wrongdoing against President Joe Biden are rising to the level of an impeachment inquiry. Continue reading