Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Kevin McCarthy audio: House GOP leader said he would urge Trump to resign
Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.
Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.
Pa. Congressman announces $51 billion, 7-point plan to combat gun violence
U.S. Representative Dwight Evans said, If approved, the program would support police, fund local anti-violence efforts, link residents to health care, provide job training and pump-up federal law enforcement.
U.S. Representative Dwight Evans said, If approved, the program would support police, fund local anti-violence efforts, link residents to health care, provide job training and pump-up federal law enforcement.
Fired Philadelphia officer charged with assault of mother during unrest in 2020
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced former Philly Police officer Darren Kardos has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced former Philly Police officer Darren Kardos has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
Elon Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter
Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.
Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.
President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure projects
New guidance by the Biden administration will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S.
New guidance by the Biden administration will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S.
Jokic, Embiid, Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP honors
Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a second straight NBA MVP award, along with two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. The NBA unveiled the top-three finishers in voting for its individual awards Sunday, with the expected names in the running for the marquee award.
Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a second straight NBA MVP award, along with two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. The NBA unveiled the top-three finishers in voting for its individual awards Sunday, with the expected names in the running for the marquee award.
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus
The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.
The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
New Jersey to begin recreational marijuana sales next week, governor says
New Jersey residents over 21-years-old will be allowed to purchase recreational marijuana in the Garden State next week, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
New Jersey residents over 21-years-old will be allowed to purchase recreational marijuana in the Garden State next week, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
Elon Musk offers to buy 100% of Twitter for $43 billion
Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.
Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.
Biden approves $800M in 'highly effective' artillery, helicopters for Ukraine
Biden said the U.S. will continue to work with allies to share additional weapons and resources as the conflict continues.
Biden said the U.S. will continue to work with allies to share additional weapons and resources as the conflict continues.
Blaming Trump: Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
State Department unable to compile list of foreign gifts to Trump
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
Biden takes aim at US ghost gun violence with federal rule, nominates new ATF head
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.