Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022

The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.

Kamala Harris aims to strengthen US-France ties during Paris trip

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.

Civil trial witness recalls 'terror' of car attack at Charlottesville rally

A woman who was pushed to safety as a car slammed into counterprotesters at a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville has recounted a scene of “complete terror."

House committee investigating Capitol riot subpoenas 6 Trump associates

A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six more associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.

Biden takes aim at Putin following REvil ransomware charges, sanctions

U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.

Ciattarelli campaign denies fraud but says recount possible

New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign denied Monday that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but his campaign's attorney said the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.

Biden administration wants workplace COVID-19 mandate challenges combined in court

The Biden administration wants the multiple challenges to its workplace COVID-19 vaccination rule consolidated in a single federal court and has asked for a decision by early next week.

COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”

Pennsylvania Dem governor violated state election law, GOP lawmaker says: reports

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker claims Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf admitted to a violation of the state’s election laws when Wolf spoke during a recent radio interview.

Federal appeals court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies

Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”

What's in the infrastructure bill? Biden's signature measure explained

The House passed the bipartisan plan Friday night and Biden said Saturday he will hold a signing ceremony when lawmakers return from a week’s recess. Here's a look at what's in the bill.

Biden celebrates infrastructure bill passage as 'monumental step forward'

President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation."

Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1

During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.

NASCAR denounces 'Let's go, Brandon' political rally cry

NASCAR has denounced its association with the “Let’s go, Brandon” political cry that's being used as an insult to President Joe Biden.

26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies

At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.

76ers resume fining Ben Simmons amid lack of cooperation with team doctors, ESPN reports

Ben Simmons has been fined for missing Thursday's game and will continue to be fined by the 76ers 'until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health issues,' according to ESPN.

Tom Hanks says he turned down Jeff Bezos' offer to go to space

Tom Hanks confirmed that Jeff Bezos offered him a ride to space aboard his Blue Origin rocket before William Shatner, but it came with a hefty price tag.

Gov. Wolf describes having wife drop off ballot as honest mistake

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said his mail-in ballot was dropped off by his wife before Tuesday's election despite a state law requirement that voters deliver them in person.