Oct 02 Residents in the Carolinas and Georgia still facing long water and power outages from Helene By Erik Versuzco, Jeff Amy, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press President Joe Biden will survey the devastation in the two states Wednesday as floodwaters recede and reveal more death and destruction. Continue reading
Oct 01 What you need to know about the grace period for student loan payments that just ended By Adriana Morga, Associated Press The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: In meeting on Helene disaster response, Biden reaffirms support of Israel after thwarted Iranian missile attack By Associated Press “Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully supportive of Israel,” President Joe Biden said Tuesday at the start of a meeting with White House officials focused on the administration’s response to Hurricane Helene. Continue reading
Sep 30 Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at border By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The new rules, which double down on restrictions announced in June, bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden responds to Helene damage By Associated Press Speaking from the White House, Biden said he intends to travel to North Carolina to survey storm damage by Wednesday or Thursday, once his presence would not divert first responders from live-saving search-and-rescue and disaster response missions. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at event celebrating Olympic and Paralympic teams By Associated Press President Joe Biden welcomed the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams at the White House at an event on Monday. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Biden says he'll visit communities damaged by Hurricane Helene later in the week so he doesn't impede recovery efforts By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press President Joe Biden plans to travel to North Carolina on Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 28 Biden calls Israeli strike killing Hezbollah leader Nasrallah a 'measure of justice' By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The White House sees the death of Nasrallah as a huge blow to Hezbollah. At the same time, the administration has sought to tread carefully as it has tried to contain Israel's war with Hamas, which, like Hezbollah, is backed… Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Biden announces billions in Ukraine military aid as Zelenskyy visits White House By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press The latest support raises the total amount of weapons and security assistance the U.S. has provided Ukraine to almost $60 billion since Russia invaded in February 2022. Continue reading
Sep 26 Biden orders schools to make active shooter drills less traumatic for students By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that aims to help schools make active shooter drills less traumatic for students yet still effective. Continue reading