Jan 29 President Biden says he'll shut the U.S.-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean? By Colleen Long, Associated Press The deal had been in the works for months and seemed to be nearing completion in the Senate before it began to fall apart, largely because Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump doesn't want it to happen. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 2:56 News Wrap: 3 U.S. troops killed in drone attack on military base in Jordan In our news wrap Sunday, three Americans were killed in Jordan by a drone strike that the U.S. blames on an Iran-backed militia, negotiators are discussing a new hostage release deal that would pause Israel’s offensive in Gaza for two… Continue watching
Jan 28 Biden says he would shut down U.S.-Mexico border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine, Biden offered fresh assurances Saturday night that he would be willing to close the U.S.-Mexico border if lawmakers would only send him a bill to sign. Continue reading
Jan 28 Biden says Iran-backed militia behind drone strike that killed 3 U.S. troops, injured 25 in Jordan By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. “shall respond” after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first… Continue reading
Jan 26 Biden administration delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals, citing climate risk By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Industry groups condemn the move as a "win for Russia," while environmentalists cheer it as a way to counter Biden's approval of the huge Willow oil project in Alaska last year. Continue reading
Jan 26 U.S. hits pause on funding UN agency for Palestinians after claims staffers were involved in Hamas Oct. 7 attack By Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The U.S. is the biggest donor to the agency, which has been providing aid to Gaza's population amid Israel's offensive. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Yellen delivers remarks in Chicago on U.S. economic growth and investments By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting the Midwest this week to make a case for the Biden administration's economic agenda and offer a reminder about the Trump administration tax cuts, which she says added to the deficit and did little to promote… Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Biden returns to a deteriorating Wisconsin bridge for a 2024 election pitch on policy achievements By Seung Min Kim, Scott Bauer, Associated Press President Joe Biden has returned to a deteriorating Midwestern bridge to make the case that his administration is following through on its pledge to fix the critical link between the port cities in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Continue reading
Jan 24 Who are No Labels' donors? Democratic groups file complaints in an attempt to find out By Brian Slodysko, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press For months, No Labels has stockpiled cash and diligently worked to secure ballot access for a potential third-party presidential bid. That has struck fear among allies of Biden that the effort could siphon away votes and hand the White House… Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 8:12 Democratic and Republican strategists break down likely Biden-Trump rematch By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens Former President Trump secured his second primary victory in New Hampshire, but Nikki Haley reminded Republican voters she’s still in the fight and set her sights on the next race in South Carolina. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential 2020 rematch… Continue watching