Aug 26 Watch 9:12 Sen. Thune on why he opposes Biden's student loan plan, the affidavit in Mar-a-Lago search By PBS NewsHour President Biden's plan to cancel thousands of dollars in student loan debt for millions of borrowers has raised criticism from the Republican ranks. Many have called the plan unfair and believe it could worsen inflation and does little to address… Continue watching
Aug 25 WATCH: Biden calls for Democrats to vote in midterm elections, slams 'semi-fascism' in GOP By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats "to vote to literally save democracy once again" in the midterm elections — and comparing Republican ideology to "semi-fascism" — as he leads a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 8:33 Sen. Elizabeth Warren weighs in on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan By PBS NewsHour President Biden's plan to cancel some student debt for millions of Americans is drawing praise but also criticism. Some say it goes too far while others say it doesn't do enough to address the high cost of college. Sen. Elizabeth… Continue watching
Aug 25 2 plead guilty in scheme to sell Joe Biden's daughter's diary By Associated Press Prosecutors say two Florida residents have pleaded guilty in a scheme to peddle a diary and other items belonging to President Joe Biden's daughter to the conservative group Project Veritas for $40,000. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: White House press secretary says Biden reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy By News Desk President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 24 First Lady Jill Biden has 'rebound' COVID-19 case, President Joe Biden still testing negative By Associated Press First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent "rebound" case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: President Biden announces $10,000 student debt forgiveness, payment pause By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Colin Brinkley, Associated press President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need. Continue reading
Aug 24 What we know about Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan By Cora Lewis, Adriana Morga, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to announce that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. Continue reading
Aug 23 Biden administration forecasts $1.03 trillion deficit, down by nearly $400 billion By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press In full, this year's deficit will decline by $1.7 trillion, representing the single largest nominal decline in the federal deficit in American history, the Office of Management and Budget says. Continue reading
Aug 21 Jill Biden headed for Delaware after negative COVID-19 test By Associated Press First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will leave South Carolina, where she had isolated since vacationing with President Joe Biden, and rejoin him at their Delaware beach home, her office said Sunday. Continue reading