Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US

President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.

Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.

Jan. 6 panel plans Steve Bannon contempt vote as Trump sues over probe

A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly on Tuesday to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.

‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit

The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.

Fox 7 Discussion: Matthew Dowd and Beto O’Rourke ticket for 2022?

Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, talk about the social media discussion between Democratic candidate Matthew Dowd and the Twitter account BETO.

‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House

Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.

Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.

Kobe Bryant lawsuit: LA County demands Vanessa Bryant take psychiatric exam ahead of trial

Court documents show that the county is not only looking to force Kobe’s widow to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but also evaluations of the children and siblings of other crash victims, including a five-year-old.

Jill Biden reconnects with her South Carolina church, opens up about faith

The first lady quietly flew to West Columbia for a surprise appearance at the 50th anniversary celebration for Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. of Brookland Baptist Church.

Former President Bill Clinton likely to be released from hospital Sunday

Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.

Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."

'Democracy survived': Biden pays tribute to fallen peace officers

President Biden spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.

Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill

President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.

Biden administration provides $20 million to assist 700,000 migrants seeking asylum in US

The additional money will support increased access to international protection, access to mental health support, legal assistance, shelter and healthcare, including prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

Austin-Travis County eviction protection orders extended through 2021

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have extended orders protecting residents and commercial properties from eviction through Dec. 31, 2021.

Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill

As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.

Bill Clinton hospitalized with a non-COVID-related infection

The former president, 75, was said to be in good spirits and received a visit Thursday night from his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.