Oct 27 U.S. economy snaps contraction streak with 2.6 percent growth last quarter By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: Israeli President Isaac Herzog warns Biden of mounting Iran ‘challenge’ By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden held Oval Office talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with the Israeli leader warning of a mounting Iranian "challenge."… Continue reading
Oct 26 Most in U.S. want more action on climate change, says AP-NORC poll By Matthew Daly, Nuha Dolby, Associated Press Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S. to its largest ever investment… Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: White House says U.S. wont press Israel on aiding Ukraine By Associated Press Following a meeting between President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the White House stressed that Israel is free to make its own decision about how best to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: Biden announces push to crack down on ‘junk fees’ amid high inflation By Ken Sweet, Associated Press With time running out before the election, President Joe Biden highlighted his administration’s push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host Diwali celebration reception at White House By Associated Press President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host a Diwali celebration reception at White House on Monday. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Biden speaks at Democratic Party headquarters as 2022 midterm vote nears By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden will visit Democratic National Committee headquarters as he looks to pep up staff and volunteers with just over two weeks to go before Election Day. Continue reading
Oct 21 Court temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan By Jim Salter, Associated Press Attorneys for six Republican-led states are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider their effort to block the Biden administration's program to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Biden says nearly 22 million have already requested student loan relief By Jim Salter, Associated Press President Joe Biden says nearly 22 million people have applied for federal student loan relief in the week since his administration made its online application available — more than half of the number the White House believes are eligible for… Continue reading
Oct 21 Six Republican-led states appealing dismissal of lawsuit over student loan relief By Jim Salter, Associated Press Attorneys for six Republican-led states are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider their effort to block the Biden administration’s program to forgive hundreds of millions of dollars in student loan debt. Continue reading