Government
Dems seem headed for climate, health win after ups and downs
The package would save consumers and the government money by curbing prescription drug prices, and it would subsidize private health insurance for millions of people.
3 years ago
Doctor: Biden tests positive for COVID for 2nd day in a row
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
3 years ago
Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working
An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID.
3 years ago
A teenager’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design hits a nerve, and now everyone wants one
When 14-year-old Hudson Rowan drew his spider-robot-humanoid character for an "I Voted" sticker competition, he didn't realize just how far the illustration would travel.
3 years ago
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, returns to isolation
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says in a letter that Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.”
3 years ago
Iraqi protesters storm parliament in Baghdad, set up sit-in
It's the second such breach this week but this time, they didn't disperse peacefully.
3 years ago
The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course
Groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars.
3 years ago
The U.S. government underestimated the cost of the student loan program by billions
The Education Department originally thought the student loan program would make money — instead, it's losing it.
3 years ago
House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed the bill forward Friday, but the legislation is likely to go nowhere in the Senate.
3 years ago
Blinken presses Griner, Whelan deal in call with top Russian
Blinken did not provide details of Lavrov’s response to what he had previously called a “substantial proposal” for Russia to release the two.
3 years ago
N.J. Speaker calls for hearings over ‘exorbitant’ concert ticket prices
It comes after reports that some tickets for an upcoming Bruce Springsteen show sold for more than $4,000.
3 years ago
Unexpected deal would boost Biden pledge on climate change
The deal stunned lawmakers and activists who had given up hope that legislation could be enacted after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said he could not support the measure.
3 years ago
A Texas teen raises over $700,000 for abortions after Rep. Matt Gaetz mocked her
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz told a crowd in Tampa that "nobody wants to impregnate you if you look like a thumb," launching him into an online battle with a teenage activist.
3 years ago
Wolf sues GOP over abortion amendment, calling it ‘radical’ and improperly passed
Republicans are moving a constitutional amendment that would make it much easier to restrict abortion. Now, Gov. Wolf wants a court to throw it out.
3 years ago
Corporate landlords used aggressive tactics to push out more tenants than was known
Congress finds four companies appeared to have a strategy to get tenants to leave during the pandemic.
3 years ago













