President Biden signs Emmett Till anti-lynching bill into law
President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the first bill to define lynching as a hate crime. The bill is named for Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the first bill to define lynching as a hate crime. The bill is named for Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
Biden takes aim at the ultra-rich with latest budget proposal
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden in Poland for meetings on Ukraine refugee crisis
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
Biden, Western allies warn Russia on chemical weapons after emergency summits
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
Russia-Ukraine war fails to fuel Biden approval rebound, AP-NORC poll finds
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
US formally declares Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Russia considering cyber attacks against US companies, Biden warns
President Joe Biden is urging U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked tight.
President Joe Biden is urging U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked tight.
Biden to add Poland to NATO trip, White House says
Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting.
Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting.
Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
Biden presses Chinese President Xi Jinping on Russia support
Face to face by video, President Joe Biden laid out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday the consequences the Chinese would face from the U.S. if they provide military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Face to face by video, President Joe Biden laid out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday the consequences the Chinese would face from the U.S. if they provide military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Austin NAACP questions why little information was released on Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest
Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder is questioning why little information has been released on WNBA player and Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. He is calling for intensified pressure on state and national representatives.
Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder is questioning why little information has been released on WNBA player and Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. He is calling for intensified pressure on state and national representatives.
Biden announces $800M in aid for Ukraine hours after Zelenskyy’s plea to Congress
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.
Biden to talk Ukraine with NATO in Europe, White House says
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
Russia announces 'personal sanctions' against Biden, Clinton, other US officials
Russia has imposed "retaliatory sanctions" against President Joe Biden, a number of his top administration officials, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Biden's son Hunter Biden amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
Russia has imposed "retaliatory sanctions" against President Joe Biden, a number of his top administration officials, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Biden's son Hunter Biden amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
US revokes Russia’s ‘most favored nation' status, bans seafood, alcohol, diamond imports
The U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
The U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
Gas prices continue to rise in Texas, Austinites feeling the impact
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.17 on Tuesday. The state average was at $3.85 a gallon and Travis County’s average was at $3.83.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.17 on Tuesday. The state average was at $3.85 a gallon and Travis County’s average was at $3.83.
Russia now has the most sanctions of any country in the world, database shows
The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.
The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.
John Cornyn renews calls for Joe Biden to help Trevor Reed, a Texan detained in Russia for more than two years
Trevor Reed’s case has taken on new urgency, given increasing Russian instability after that country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Trevor Reed’s case has taken on new urgency, given increasing Russian instability after that country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.