Aug 05 WATCH: Biden seeks to boost fuel economy to thwart Trump rollback By Tom Krisher, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Declaring the U.S. must “move fast” to win the world's carmaking future, President Joe Biden announced a commitment from the auto industry to produce electric vehicles for as much as half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade. Continue reading
Aug 04 As COVID cases surge again, here's how vaccinations are rising By Laura Santhanam With the more transmissible delta variant fueling steep spikes in places where vaccination rates are low, experts insist more must be done. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Biden calls on Cuomo to resign following sexual harassment investigation By Associated Press “I think he should resign,” Biden told reporters Tuesday, echoing the sentiments of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New York's U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, all Democrats. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Biden chides Republican governors who resist vaccine rules By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The U.S. has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia, the White House announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 30 U.S. sues Texas to block state troopers from stopping migrants By Associated Press The Justice Department asked for an immediate block on Gov. Greg Abbott's order issued Wednesday, which allows the Texas Department of Public Safety to "stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion" that it transports migrants. Continue reading
Jul 30 Biden signs bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed emergency legislation that will bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Biden sees shortages to stop climate-change fueled wildfires By Josh Boak, Associated Press It was the second meeting between Biden and the governors, and the situation has only worsened since the first, putting a strain on aircraft, hoses and other supplies. Continue reading
Jul 30 Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the chamber should be able to process the legislation quickly given the bipartisan support. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: White House issues warning about dangers of COVID delta variant By Associated Press Speaking at the White House briefing, Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the variant "spreads more than twice as easily from one person to another, and it's spreading rapidly."… Continue reading
Jul 30 Most Democrats approve of Biden's leadership so far, even as country remains divided By Bill Barrow, Emily Swanson, Associated Press A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 6 in 10 Democrats say they’re optimistic about their party’s future, and Democrats nearly universally — 92% — approve of the way Biden is handling his job. Continue reading