Politics
Biden "noncommittal" on waiving Jones Act for BP fuel ship offshore Puerto Rico
The White House is trying to balance the needs of Puerto Ricans to its promises to labor unions.
Coronavirus
Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 as Biden is set to depart for Europe
This is the second time Psaki has tested positive since October
Politics
Cruz wants impeachment investigation after "direct evidence" of corruption in Hunter Biden message
Cruz’s call to action follows claims from U.S. government whistleblower Gary Shapley Jr. told Congress that the IRS had a WhatsApp message from the president’s son to Chinese businessman Henry Zhao in which Hunter said his father was involved in making foreign deals
Politics
U.S. official says Biden policy on Cuba remittances needs revisions
State and Treasury departments are working on ways to ensure benefits reach Cuban residents instead of the country's government.
Politics
VP Kamala Harris uses tie-breaking power to pass Biden's Inflation Reduction Act
Senators voted along party lines to open debate with a final vote expected Sunday.
Politics
Psaki says Biden 'concerned' about Musk Twitter buyout, supports social media accountability
"No matter who owns or runs Twitter, the president has long been concerned about the power of large social media platforms," Psaki said
Politics
Pompeo says the US has lost deterrence under Biden
"Be consistent, be serious," the former secretary of state advised the administration. "Don't telegraph what you're not going to do every day and all day, certainly not in public"
Politics
Biden nominee to be Fed's top banking regulator requested unmasking of Michael Flynn in 2016
Senate Republicans are concerned about Sarah Bloom Raskin's unmasking of Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the victim of a federal investigation repudiated by the Justice Department as improperly predicated
Politics
Biden says Nord Stream 2 will end if Russia invades, but German Chancellor won't commit
Germany imports more than 75% of its gas from Russia.
Politics
Congressional members and democracy activists lash out at Biden after recognizing so-called Cuban 'private sector'
A group of activists and politicians have marked their position regarding the measures announced by the U.S. president towards Cuba