Jun 01 New DACA program to be heard before Texas judge who previously ruled it illegal By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children is scheduled to be debated before a federal judge in Houston who previously ruled the program illegal. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: Biden delivers the United States Air Force Academy commencement address By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday thanked U.S. Air Force Academy graduates for choosing “service over self” but said they now have the “great privilege” of leading in a world that will only get more confusing in the years to come. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 5:48 Deal to raise debt ceiling and curb spending faces crucial votes in Congress By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura The U.S. House is set to vote on the debt ceiling deal Wednesday night after Republicans got some help from Democrats to pass a crucial hurdle. The vote follows weeks of heated negotiations and criticism from the right and the… Continue watching
May 31 WATCH: House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 7:26 What we know about Biden and McCarthy's tentative deal to raise the debt limit By John Yang, Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn The White House and Congressional Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and limit new spending. The deal will avert a potentially calamitous federal default if Congress passes it by June 5. Congressional correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
May 28 What's in and what's out of the debt ceiling deal between Biden and McCarthy By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a federal default. A look at what’s in and out of the deal, based on what’s known so far. Continue reading
May 27 GOP negotiators are 'closer to an agreement' on debt limit, but no deal yet, McCarthy says By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday that Republican negotiators were “closer to an agreement” that would resolve the looming debt crisis, but had not reached a deal with President Joe Biden. Continue reading
May 26 Deadline looming, Biden and McCarthy narrow in on budget deal to lift debt ceiling By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal that could unlock a vote for lifting the nation’s debt ceiling. Continue reading
May 25 Biden releases new plan to tackle rise in antisemitism, says 'hate will not prevail' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The document released Thursday outlines more than 100 steps the administration and its partners can take to combat an alarming rise in antisemitism. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Biden nominates Gen. Charles Q. Brown as Joint Chiefs chair By Tara Copp, Associated Press He's been many firsts, including the Air Force's first Black commander of the Pacific Air Forces, and most recently its first Black chief of staff, making him the first African American to lead any of the military branches. Continue reading