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2023-01-12 21:38:49
by Tom Ramstack
GOP Bill Seeks to Stop Alleged Social Media Censorship

WASHINGTON — House Republicans put more pressure on social media companies Thursday by introducing a bill that would block the... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Republicans put more pressure on social media companies Thursday by introducing a bill that would block the Biden administration from trying to remove certain kinds of information from their websites. Republicans who introduced the bill said they... Read More

Feds Propose 'Student Loan Safety Net' Alongside Forgiveness

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.... Read More

Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau Meet in Mexico City for Summit

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are... Read More

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are meeting for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change on Tuesday as the three leaders try to... Read More

2023-01-06 16:01:14
by Dan McCue
Biden to Honor Election Officials as Jan. 6 Anniversary Is Commemorated

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will commemorate the second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will commemorate the second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol by awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to a dozen individuals who resisted efforts by former President Donald Trump and his... Read More

2023-01-06 14:34:55
by Dan McCue
White House Toughens Border Policy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the United States would immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the United States would immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border from Mexico illegally. The new rules expand on an existing effort to stop Venezuelans attempting to... Read More

2022-12-22 17:19:10
by Dan McCue
Zelenskyy Dazzles Washington on Whirlwind Trip to Give Thanks and Bolster Support

WASHINGTON — He came, he saw (and was seen), he conquered. If the initial response to his “surprise” visit to... Read More

WASHINGTON — He came, he saw (and was seen), he conquered. If the initial response to his “surprise” visit to Washington is any indication, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pulled off an extraordinary feat of diplomacy during 24 hours that took him... Read More

2022-12-21 14:39:18
by Dan McCue
Zelenskyy to Meet With Biden, Address Congress, in ‘Surprise’ Visit to Washington

WASHINGTON — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Biden at the White House Wednesday afternoon before delivering a... Read More

WASHINGTON — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Biden at the White House Wednesday afternoon before delivering a prime-time address to a joint session of Congress, White House officials announced Tuesday night. “I’m glad to intrude on your... Read More

2022-12-15 21:47:10
by Dan McCue
White House Steps Up Fight Against Possible Winter COVID-19 Surge

WASHINGTON — Three months after stopping the practice, the Biden administration is once again making free COVID-19 tests available to... Read More

WASHINGTON — Three months after stopping the practice, the Biden administration is once again making free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households. The goal, administration officials said, is to stop a potential surge in COVID-19 cases heading into winter.... Read More

2022-12-15 20:39:01
by Dan McCue
Biden Orders Release of More Than 12,000 Unredacted JFK Assassination Files

WASHINGTON — The National Archives and Records Administration released 12,879 newly unredacted files related to the assassination of President John... Read More

WASHINGTON — The National Archives and Records Administration released 12,879 newly unredacted files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Thursday, after President Joe Biden signed an executive order authorizing their disclosure while keeping only the most... Read More

2022-12-14 21:23:01
by TWN Staff
Administration Seeks to Make Health Care More Accessible

The Biden administration has released a new rule that will provide and expand access to quality health care options for... Read More

The Biden administration has released a new rule that will provide and expand access to quality health care options for millions of consumers. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the proposal, known as the 2024 Notice of... Read More

2022-12-14 18:33:21
by Dan McCue
Most Americans Have Low Expectations for New Congress, Pollster Finds

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – A majority of Americans expect little change when Republicans take control of Congress in January,... Read More

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – A majority of Americans expect little change when Republicans take control of Congress in January, and four out of five said their expectations that Congress will effectively conduct the people’s business remains low. Those opinions... Read More

2022-12-14 14:00:39
by Dan McCue
Biden Signs Bill Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage Rights

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday afternoon, presiding over a joyful... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday afternoon, presiding over a joyful celebration that saw more than 2000 people gather on a chilly South Lawn of the White House. “Marriage is a... Read More

2022-12-09 19:04:27
by Dan McCue
White House to Host 50 African Leaders in Three-Day Summit

WASHINGTON — The White House will host representatives from 50 African nations at a three-day summit next week intended to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The White House will host representatives from 50 African nations at a three-day summit next week intended to “advance shared priorities,” while recognizing that the continent “is a key geopolitical player” that is “shaping the present and will... Read More

2022-12-08 15:17:20
by Dan McCue
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Freed for Russian Arms Dealer in Prisoner Swap

WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner, the All-Star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist who had... Read More

WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner, the All-Star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist who had been imprisoned in Russia, was released on Thursday morning in a swap for Viktor Bout, the jailed Russian arms dealer... Read More

2022-12-05 20:09:50
by Dan McCue
Landrieu Evangelizes, Issues Call to Action on Infrastructure at NewDEAL Meeting

WASHINGTON — Mitch Landrieu could hardly contain himself as he waited to address the NewDEAL Leaders 12th annual conference last... Read More

WASHINGTON — Mitch Landrieu could hardly contain himself as he waited to address the NewDEAL Leaders 12th annual conference last Friday. Bouncing on his heels, the senior advisor to President Joe Biden and the man responsible for implementing the sweeping... Read More

2022-12-05 16:46:25
by Dan McCue
Biden Hosts Kennedy Center Honorees at White House

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees to the White House on Sunday, mixing a bit... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees to the White House on Sunday, mixing a bit of politics with good cheer and his full-throated support of the arts. On a glittering night in the East Room... Read More

2022-12-02 16:07:03
by Dan McCue
President Signs Measure to Avert Nationwide Rail Shutdown

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden moved quickly Friday morning to sign H.J. Res. 100 into law and thereby avert a... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden moved quickly Friday morning to sign H.J. Res. 100 into law and thereby avert a nationwide rail shutdown that many have said would have caused a devastating $2 billion-per-day hit to the U.S. economy. The... Read More

2022-12-01 22:49:58
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Biden Student Loan Program

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether President Joe Biden can proceed with his student loan... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether President Joe Biden can proceed with his student loan forgiveness program, saying it will hear oral arguments in February, with the date to be determined. As is their custom,... Read More

2022-12-01 22:43:01
by Dan McCue
Pomp, Circumstance and a Shared Vision of the Future Mark Macron Visit

WASHINGTON — Pomp and military flare were on vivid display on the South Lawn of the White House early Thursday... Read More

WASHINGTON — Pomp and military flare were on vivid display on the South Lawn of the White House early Thursday morning as President Joe Biden formally welcomed his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, to the executive mansion. Though the two... Read More

2022-12-01 00:07:17
by Dan McCue
Macrons, Bidens to Dine on Maine Lobster, Beef and Artisanal Cheeses at State Dinner

WASHINGTON — Guests attending the first state dinner of the Biden administration will dine on butter poached Maine lobster and... Read More

WASHINGTON — Guests attending the first state dinner of the Biden administration will dine on butter poached Maine lobster and Calotte of beef while being serenaded by New Orleans, Louisiana, native Jon Batiste, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden revealed during... Read More

2022-11-29 19:39:30
by Dan McCue
‘Tis the Season: Capitol, White House Christmas Trees to Be Lighted

WASHINGTON — If you love attending Christmas tree lightings, the next two days will be especially exciting. On Tuesday night,... Read More

WASHINGTON — If you love attending Christmas tree lightings, the next two days will be especially exciting. On Tuesday night, at 5 p.m., House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will join members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation and Gov. Roy... Read More

2022-11-28 22:58:04
by Dan McCue
French President’s US Visit to Feature Serious Talk, a State Dinner and a Side Trip to New Orleans

WASHINGTON — French President Emmanuel Macron’s whirlwind visit to the U.S. this week will include multiple stops in the nation’s... Read More

WASHINGTON — French President Emmanuel Macron’s whirlwind visit to the U.S. this week will include multiple stops in the nation’s Capitol on Wednesday and Thursday and end with a visit to the Big Easy on Friday. The White House announced... Read More

2022-11-23 17:17:52
by Dan McCue
White House Offers Up Thanksgiving ‘Talking Points’ to Get Through Thursday’s Dinner

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk may have invited former President Donald Trump back to Twitter, but it’s the Biden administration that... Read More

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk may have invited former President Donald Trump back to Twitter, but it’s the Biden administration that is taking full advantage of the social media platform for some pre-holiday messaging. In a Tweet posted shortly after 9... Read More

2022-11-22 16:00:11
by Dan McCue
First Lady Receives Official White House Christmas Tree

WASHINGTON — First Lady Jill Biden and her 2-year-old grandson Beau formally received the 2022 White House Christmas tree on... Read More

WASHINGTON — First Lady Jill Biden and her 2-year-old grandson Beau formally received the 2022 White House Christmas tree on Monday, declaring it “beautiful” as the growers, invited guests and a smattering of administration staffers looked on. The tree, a... Read More

2022-11-21 18:13:03
by Dan McCue
Biden Pardons Turkeys, Celebrates ‘Friendsgiving’ With Military Families

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had a busy schedule on his plate on Monday, in some ways almost literally. The... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had a busy schedule on his plate on Monday, in some ways almost literally. The day began with the president pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey and his alternate in a ceremony on a chilly South... Read More

2022-11-15 16:25:23
by Dan McCue
Wholesale Prices Moderate, Adding to Hopes That Inflation Is Waning

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices increased less than expected in October, yet another indicator that inflation, which has stubbornly dogged the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices increased less than expected in October, yet another indicator that inflation, which has stubbornly dogged the economy for much of the year, is finally beginning to wane. The producer price index, a measure of the prices... Read More

2022-11-14 16:21:53
by Dan McCue
Biden, Xi Agree US and China Should ‘Manage’ Conflict, Compete ‘Responsibly’

BALI, Indonesia — President Biden’s much anticipated bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China took... Read More

BALI, Indonesia — President Biden’s much anticipated bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China took place Monday morning in Bali, Indonesia. The first face-to-face meeting of the leaders as heads of state of their respective... Read More

First Lady Hosts Veterans Day Breakfast, Supports Caregivers

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden will host a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House as she announces new support... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden will host a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House as she announces new support for children who live with wounded service members and veterans. The initiative, known as the Hidden Helpers Coalition, is designed... Read More

2022-11-10 18:40:29
by Dan McCue
First In-Person Meeting of Biden and China’s Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, ahead of... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, ahead of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Though the two leaders have spoken on five other occasions since Biden took office... Read More

2022-11-09 21:08:21
by Tom Ramstack
Biden Administration Offers Climate Grants as New Report Makes Drastic Prediction

WASHINGTON — Climate change is creating harm to the United States that is 68% worse than most of the rest... Read More

WASHINGTON — Climate change is creating harm to the United States that is 68% worse than most of the rest of the world, according to a federal report announced this week. “The things Americans value most are at risk,” a... Read More

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