Politics

President Biden Speaks At White House Conference On Women's Health Research

Biden Administration 18 hours ago

A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list

Roughly 1,540 people had their sentences commuted or were pardoned by President Joe Biden on Thursday in what was the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.

Congress 21 hours ago

Two Virginia women who came to Congress on a mission prepare to leave at a critical moment
Donald Trump 21 hours ago

Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund

Virginia 23 hours ago

Incoming West Virginia state lawmaker arrested after allegedly threatening to kill fellow lawmakers

An incoming West Virginia state lawmaker was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to kill other state lawmakers.
Biden Administration Dec 13

Biden is on track to appoint more federal judges of color than any other president

As President Joe Biden makes a final push to confirm judicial nominees before his term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed more federal judges of color than any president before him.&nbsp...
Trump Administration Dec 13

US adults not confident Trump can assemble qualified cabinet: AP-NORC poll

Americans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his cabinet or effectively mana...
Social Security Dec 13

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a fina...

Trump Administration Dec 12

SEC charges Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Trump's Commerce pick, with breaking securities laws

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick is co-chair of the transition team for Donald Trump. The SEC says his firm caused two SPACs to make false statements.
Crime and Courts Dec 12

Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Biden family pleads guilty

A former FBI informant accused of falsely claiming that President Joe Biden and his son Hunter accepted bribes has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court papers filed Thursday.
Donald Trump Dec 12

Trump says it will be ‘hard' to bring down grocery prices, pins hopes on lower energy costs and better supply chains

The pace of food price growth has already slowed dramatically over the past year.
Donald Trump Dec 12

Trump invites China's Xi to inauguration despite tariff threats on Beijing

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month.
Donald Trump Dec 12

Donald Trump named Time's 2024 Person of the Year

The announcement was made exclusively on TODAY on Dec. 12.
Joe Biden Dec 12

Biden to commute sentences of 1,500 ‘non-violent' offenders, in the biggest single-day act of clemency to date

“America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” the president said in a statement Thursday.
Immigration Dec 12

Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals

The incoming Trump administration intends to rescind a long-standing policy that has prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting undocumented people at or near so-called sensitive locations.
Military Dec 11

House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military.
FBI Dec 11

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January

FBI Director Christopher Wray told the bureau workforce Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job.
Donald Trump Dec 10

Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey

Trump chose a former Fox News personality and a California billionaire for ambassadorships in his administration. Both positions require Senate confirmation.
Donald Trump Dec 10

Trump promises ‘fully expedited' permits for investors of $1 billion-plus in US

The Truth Social post signals Trump’s aim to deregulate federal agencies, undo Biden-era environmental rules, and attract foreign investment.
Immigration Dec 10

Federal judge blocks Obamacare coverage for DACA recipients in 19 states

A federal judge in North Dakota blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed DACA recipients to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Congress Dec 10

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's ‘feeling good' after falling and spraining his wrist

Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is recovering from minor injuries after falling following Senate Republicans’ weekly lunch on Tuesday, his office said.