Feb 15 WATCH: Biden says GOP plans would drive U.S. debt up by $3 trillion By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday said Republican policies would blow up the national debt by $3 trillion over 10 years, taking direct aim at GOP lawmakers who say their priority is a balancing the federal budget. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: White House says the number of people with medical debt fell by 8.2 million By Josh Boak, Associated Press The number of people with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million — or 17.9 percent — between 2020 and 2022, according to a report Tuesday from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: Biden warns of crisis if the debt ceiling isn’t raised By Fatima Hussein, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of a potential economic crisis if a deal isn't reached to increase the federal debt ceiling. Continue reading
Feb 13 Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses By Lisa Mascaro, Colleen Long, Associated Press An inspector general report released last year found "administrative, ethical and policy violations" by Blanton, including that he abused his government vehicle and misrepresented himself as a law enforcement official. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Russia launches new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine In our news wrap Friday, Russia launched a new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine targeting cities and power facilities with missiles, bombers and drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted that Russian athletes be barred from next year's Olympics in Paris… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 10:31 Brooks and Capehart on Biden getting his message out, GOP primary poll New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden taking his message on the road after the State of the Union address and a… Continue watching
Feb 10 WATCH: Biden meets with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva to discuss climate, democracy By David Biller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the White House for wide-ranging talks. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with Brazil’s Lula By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Friday ahead of President Joe Biden meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Continue reading
Feb 10 FBI finds new classified document in Pence’s Indiana home By Jill Colvin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The FBI is searching former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home as part of a classified records probe. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: Biden hosts nation’s governors at White House during their annual winter meeting By Associated Press President Joe Biden will meet with the nation's governors at the White House on Friday during the National Governors Association Winter Meeting. Continue reading