Biden To Speak At Morehouse College Commencement, Protests Possible
Few Morehouse faculty members and students wanted the college to withdraw its invitation to Biden over his administration's support for Israel's war in Gaza.
Houston Faces Long Recovery Amid Smog Warning And Heatwave After Devastating Storms
The National Weather Service has warned residents to be cautious of heat exhaustion during cleanup efforts.
Trump To Address NRA Convention Amid Gun Control Controversy
The event, which features a range of workshops and seminars, has sparked significant attention and controversy.
Humanitarian Aid Starts Reaching Gaza Through US-Built Pier
This comes amid increasing international pressure on Israel to permit more supplies into the blockaded coastal enclave.
Impending US Tax Changes Must Consider Impact Of Great Wealth Transfer On Women, Says Tax Policy Expert Sandra Swirski
A study by The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy found that women are more likely than men to engage in philanthropy and tend to give more to causes advancing women's and girls' welfare.
Biden Uses Executive Privilege To Deny Access To Recordings Of Special Counsel Interview
Joe Biden makes use of executive privilege to prevent access to audio recordings during a special counsel interview.
Biden Woos Black Voters Anew; Hopes For Same Support From 4 Years Ago
Joe Biden is making fresh appeal to Black voters in the hopes of getting the same support he had four years ago, which brought him to the White House.
Higher US Food Prices Lead To A Shift In Shopping Habits
"I don't really shop for groceries as often as I used to," said Jasmine Reed, 32, outside a store in northern Virginia, as she explained the impact of higher food prices on her shopping habits.
Supreme Court Justice Faces Recusal Calls Over Inverted US Flag
A US Supreme Court justice faced calls on Friday to recuse himself from cases involving Donald Trump after an inverted American flag -- a symbol of the former president's false election fraud claims -- was flown outside his home.
Mercedes In Alabama To Learn If They Will Join US Union
Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama business are expected to learn Friday if they will shift into a union shop, following a contentious federally-administered election.
House Oversight Committee Erupts In Chaos As Greene and AOC Clash Over 'Fake Eyelashes'
A House Oversight Committee hearing descended into chaos on Thursday night as a heated exchange unfolded between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ultimately leading to nearly an hour of disorder in the committee.
After House, Senate Votes To Revoke Contentious SEC Crypto Custody Bulletin
The Senate has followed suit after House members voted in favor of Rep. Flood's resolution revoking SAB 121, which has been at the center of criticism from the crypto industry.
Biden's New Program To Fast-Track Asylum Claims For Single Adult Migrants
The Biden administration has unveiled plans to fast-track immigration court cases for single adults apprehended while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
US Republicans Confront Biden Over Pausing Arms To Israel
The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted Thursday to force President Joe Biden to end his hold on high-payload bombs approved for Israel but blocked over concerns about their use in Gaza.
US Ends Leasing In Its Largest Coal-producing Region
President Joe Biden's government on Thursday announced it was ending coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the nation's largest coal-producing region, drawing condemnation from the mining sector and praise from environmentalists.
Lara Trump Claims Debates Are 'Rigged' To Favor Joe Biden
Lara Trump has alleged that the debates are actually "rigged" to favor Joe Biden.
US Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana As Low-risk Drug
US President Joe Biden's administration formally proposed on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion.
US Bank Regulator Grilled Over 'Toxic Culture' At Agency
US lawmakers attacked the head of a top financial regulator for a second consecutive day on Thursday over his agency's failure to deal with workplace misconduct, including discrimination and sexual harassment.
RFK Jr. Cries Collusion Between Biden, Trump To Exclude Him From Debates
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that Biden and Trump colluded to exclude him from the debates, saying they were afraid he would win.
Hush Money Trial: Trump Takes Gag Order Battle To New York's Highest Court After Appeal Setback
Donald Trump is escalating his legal battle against a gag order imposed on him by filing a notice of appeal with New York's highest court.
Xi, Putin Hail Ties As 'Stabilizing' Force In Chaotic World
Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.
Five Israeli Troops Killed By Friendly Fire In Gaza
The army said that the five soldiers were killed when two Israeli tanks mistakenly fired shells at the building they were in during clashes in the northern Jabalia refuge camp on Wednesday
US Military Says Aid Pier Anchored To Gaza Beach
The US-built pier, announced in March by President Joe Biden and constructed at a cost of at least $320 million, is part of international efforts to circumvent restrictions on overland access into the Gaza Strip imposed by Israel, Washington's close ally.
Romney Says Biden Made 'Enormous Error' By Not Pardoning Trump In Hush Money Case
Senator Mitt Romney criticized President Joe Biden for not intervening in the hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, suggesting Biden should have pardoned Trump to demonstrate magnanimity and diminish Trump's stature.
'Ready To Rumble' - Biden, Trump Agree To Two Election Debates
Trump, 77, quickly responded that he was "ready to rumble" -- and within hours CNN announced it would host the first debate in Atlanta on June 27 and ABC said it would stage the second on September 10.
Arab Leaders Head To Bahrain For Gaza-focused Summit
Arab leaders are gathering Thursday in Bahrain for a summit dominated by the Israel-Hamas war which has been raging in the Gaza Strip without a ceasefire in sight.
What Will Be The Repercussions Of Biden's New China Tariffs?
US President Joe Biden unveiled steep tariff hikes on Chinese green tech this week, hitting imports like electric vehicles, chips and solar cells -- and adding stress to US-China ties.
Hunter Biden's Imminent Trial Raises White House Concerns
Aides of President Joe Biden revealed their fear for the president to be tormented psychologically because of the upcoming trial of Hunter.
Biden, Trump Agree To Election Debates In June, September
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold presidential debates in June and September after the Democratic incumbent challenged his rival to "make my day" and the scandal-plagued Republican replied he was ready to "rumble."
Putin Meets Xi In Beijing Seeking Greater Support For War Effort
It is Putin's first trip abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months to China, an economic lifeline for Russia after the West hit it with unprecedented sanctions over its military offensive in Ukraine.