Congress passes bill letting U.S. lend weapons systems to Ukraine
The bill now goes to President Biden's desk.
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House January 6 committee plans eight hearings for June
The panel plans to hold additional depositions throughout May.
Biden says he's considering forgiving student debt, but not $50,000
"I'm in the process of taking a hard look at whether or not there will be additional debt forgiveness," the president said.
FDA proposes rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The FDA announced its proposed rules for the ban Thursday, to "help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers," said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Oklahoma House passes Texas-style abortion ban, sending bill to governor
The Oklahoma House gave final approval to an abortion ban that prohibits the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy.
In New York City, ads for jobs will have to say what they pay
On the cusp of implementing the measure, city lawmakers will likely vote Thursday to postpone it for five months after employers waved red flags.
Once dead, twice billed: GAO questions COVID funeral awards
The GAO identified 374 people who died and were listed on more than one application that received an award from the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance fund.
Trevor Reed's parents discuss their son's ordeal in Russian prison
Joey and Paula Reed spoke to their son on the phone after he was released in a prisoner swap Wednesday.
DHS Secretary defends border policies under intense grilling from GOP lawmakers
One GOP lawmaker vowed to impeach Mayorkas if Republicans retake the House in November.
Boeing CEO says company probably shouldn't have made Air Force One deal
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, who was not CEO at the time of the 2018 deal, called Air Force One a "very unique moment."
Republicans target pause on student loan payments
The pause's extension from the beginning of May to the end of August will add an estimated $20 billion to the deficit.
New York court throws out congressional maps favoring Democrats
The maps are to be redrawn, according to a 4-3 decision made by New York's highest state court.
How does the U.S. refugee process work?
Due to Trump-era restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. refugee admissions reached back-to-back record lows in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
Breyer honored by chief justice in final oral argument before retiring
Breyer will be replaced by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, his former law clerk.
Fauci won't attend White House Correspondents' Dinner, says pandemic "is not over"
Fauci, 81, said everyone has to make decisions for themselves, and what is right for him may not apply to everyone else.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
