Apr 27 WATCH: Biden attends 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner hosted by Colin Jost By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press An election-year roast of President Joe Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday butted up against growing public discord over the Israel-Hamas war, with protests outside the event condemning both Biden's handling of… Continue reading
Apr 25 As pro-Palestinian protesters occupy campuses, some universities call in police while others wait it out By Jim Vertuno, Acacia Coronado, Nick Perry, Associated Press Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of new arrests. Other schools appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of the semester… Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on economic agenda during campaign event in Syracuse By News Desk Biden's speech comes as a report shows the nation's economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6 percent annual pace in the face of high interest rates. Continue reading
Apr 25 U.S. economic growth slows to 1.6 percent, sign that interest rates may be taking toll By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The gross domestic product — the economy's total output of goods and services — decelerated from its brisk 3.4% growth rate in the final three months of 2023. Consumers continued to drive growth last quarter but slowed their spending. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: White House holds briefing after Biden signs Ukraine, Israel aid bill into law By News Desk and Associated Press Even with the new weapons and ammunition, it's unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. Still, Biden says the legislation will make the world more secure as the U.S. supports its friends fighting against terrorists and tyrants. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Biden delivers campaign remarks at construction union conference By News Desk and Associated Press The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on military aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Even with the new weapons and ammunition, it's unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. Continue reading
Apr 23 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho abortion ban Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal health care law after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Biden blames Trump for abortion ban ‘nightmare’ at campaign event in Tampa By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed Donald Trump for Florida's upcoming abortion ban and other restrictions across the country that have imperiled access to care for pregnant women, arguing Trump has created a “health care crisis for women all over… Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Biden marks Earth Day with new grants for solar power By Alexa St. John, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden is announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities. Continue reading