Oct 18 WATCH: White House affirms U.S. will stand with Ukraine against Iran and Russia By Associated Press The White House said Tuesday it will continue to "vigorously enforce all U.S. sanctions" on the Russian and Iranian arms trade to make it harder for Iran to sell weapons to Russia. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: Ahead of midterms, Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden is promising that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress for Biden to sign abortion protections into law. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Biden officially launches student loan forgiveness application website By Associated Press He announced Monday that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the federal government’s soft launch period over the weekend. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 3:04 News Wrap: Coal mine explosion kills 41 in Turkey In our news wrap Saturday, a coal mine explosion in Turkey on Friday has killed at least 41 people, Russia's Defense Ministry says 11 volunteer soldiers died in a shooting at a training ground, a massive blaze has erupted at… Continue watching
Oct 14 WATCH: Biden addresses inflation for Americans at event in Southern California By Colleen Long, Associated Press Despite the president's efforts, inflation is rising, and Republicans are capitalizing on higher prices, seeing openings in California and elsewhere to potentially pick up U.S. House seats. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Biden looks speed up infrastructure projects during visit to Los Angeles By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press At a Los Angeles subway line construction site, Biden said Thursday that the infrastructure investments were crucial for improving people's quality of life and economic opportunities. Continue reading
Oct 12 More Americans feel financially vulnerable, AP-NORC poll finds By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press More U.S. adults are now feeling financially vulnerable amid high inflation. That's a political risk for President Joe Biden and fellow Democrats a month before the midterm elections. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Biden designates his first new national monument in Colorado By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, as he called for protecting “treasured lands” that tell the story of America. Continue reading
Oct 11 Majority in U.S. see relations with foreign adversaries grow more hostile, poll finds By Ellen Knickmeyer, Nuha Dolby, Associated Press A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to grow more hostile, according to a new poll. That's a major shift in public opinion from four years ago under Trump. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH: White House calls for LA councilmembers to resign after racist remarks By Associated Press Former Council president Nury Martinez, a Democrat, stepped down from the job and apologized Monday, saying she was ashamed of her racially offensive language in the year-old recording, but she did not resign her council seat. Continue reading