CDC extends mask mandate on planes, public transportation until May 3
The federal mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes was set to expire April 18.
New sanctions by U.S. and allies target Putin's daughters and Russian banks
The sanctions were announced in coordination with the Group of 7 and European Union.
Biden expected to end Title 42 border expulsion policy in late May
U.S. immigration officials have carried out over 1.7 million expulsions of migrants in the past two years under the policy.
House Jan. 6 committee chair says gap in Trump phone log is "concerning"
CBS News and The Washington Post reported on a 7 ½-hour gap in Trump's phone log from Jan. 6, 2021, which included the period when rioting took place at the Capitol.
Biden team in Venezuela as U.S. seeks to split country from Russia
The visit is yet another example of a geopolitical shift underway across the globe in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden administration asks Congress for $32.5 billion for COVID, Ukraine
"Given the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, I anticipate that additional needs may arise over time," Shalanda Young, acting White House budget director, wrote in a letter Wednesday.
James Inhofe, GOP Oklahoma senator, to retire at end of year
The Oklahoman's retirement is set to spark a special election and a likely competitive primary among Republicans.
Biden has interviewed his top three Supreme Court candidates
He is expected to announce his nominee by the end of February.
Biden interviews with Supreme Court candidates have begun
The president previously said he has narrowed his list down to four choices. He is expected to announce a nominee by the end of February.
Biden administration wants $30 billion more for COVID-19 response
The Biden administration is gauging support more money to pay for testing, treatment programs and development of vaccines to fight the virus and future diseases.
Biden splitting frozen Afghanistan funds in two. Here's how it would be divided.
The U.S. aims to allow $3.5 billion of the assets to be used for programs to benefit the Afghan people.
Biden tells senators he plans to begin interviewing Supreme Court finalists next week
The president met Thursday at the White House with Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but did not review specific women under consideration for the post.
First lady acknowledges free community college is dead, for now
Jill Biden said Congress has failed to pass the Build Back Better plan "and free community college is no longer a part of that package."
HHS secretary to take more active public role in coming weeks
Xavier Becerra appears to have taken a backseat to people like Dr. Fauci and COVID response czar Jeffrey Zients despite outranking them.
Senator Ben Ray Luján expected to be back at work in 4 to 6 weeks
The New Mexico senator suffered a stroke last week.