President Joe Biden expected to announce 2024 reelection campaign next week
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Democratic National Convention expected to boost Chicago economy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke on Wednesday with excitement about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke on Wednesday with excitement about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Lightfoot, Johnson react to Chicago hosting Biden and DNC in 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Biden to bar full ban on transgender athletes
President Joe Biden's proposal would extend Title IX rights to transgender athletes to compete in sports as the gender they identify with.
President Joe Biden's proposal would extend Title IX rights to transgender athletes to compete in sports as the gender they identify with.
US review on chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan largely blames Trump administration
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
Illinois gas prices continue to rise
Illinois gas prices are up 15 cents from a week ago — an unwelcome sight as inflation remains high.
Illinois gas prices are up 15 cents from a week ago — an unwelcome sight as inflation remains high.
Biden meets with advisors about AI
President Joe Biden met with his science and technology advisors to discuss the ups and downs of artificial intelligence.
President Joe Biden met with his science and technology advisors to discuss the ups and downs of artificial intelligence.
Biden declares federal disaster after tornadoes tear up Illinois
At least four people died Friday in severe storms across Illinois.
At least four people died Friday in severe storms across Illinois.
Biden declares federal disaster after deadly tornado outbreak
President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster, freeing up resources for recovering efforts after this weekend's dead tornado outbreak. Tornadoes were reported in at least 11 states from the Deep South to the Northeast.
President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster, freeing up resources for recovering efforts after this weekend's dead tornado outbreak. Tornadoes were reported in at least 11 states from the Deep South to the Northeast.
Biden: Feds 'not leaving' Mississippi town hit by deadly tornado
Last week's tornado destroyed roughly 300 homes and businesses in Rolling Fork and the nearby town of Silver City. The death toll in Mississippi stood at 21. One person died in Alabama, as well.
Last week's tornado destroyed roughly 300 homes and businesses in Rolling Fork and the nearby town of Silver City. The death toll in Mississippi stood at 21. One person died in Alabama, as well.
'Not the time to play games': McCarthy calls on Biden to return to budget negotiation table
It has been nearly three weeks since the White House presented its 2024 budget proposal. But negotiations have already stalled.
It has been nearly three weeks since the White House presented its 2024 budget proposal. But negotiations have already stalled.
Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney
To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.
To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.
Banking failures add to growing economic uncertainty
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
Biden urges 'accountability' for executives of failed banks
The Biden administration is trying to calm fears of a widespread banking crisis following the failure of two US banks.
The Biden administration is trying to calm fears of a widespread banking crisis following the failure of two US banks.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Inflation, bank failures complicate fed action
Inflation has slowed recently, and while the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are intended to slow down the economy, recent bank failures make it more complicated.
Inflation has slowed recently, and while the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are intended to slow down the economy, recent bank failures make it more complicated.
Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks
Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.
Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.
Biden says American banking system is safe after collapses
President Biden says the American banking system is safe and those who relied on the two banks, which recently went under, will be protected.
President Biden says the American banking system is safe and those who relied on the two banks, which recently went under, will be protected.
Biden sticks with Kennedy-era color scheme for next Air Force One after scrapping Trump's design
President Trump's patriotic design was dropped following color-scheme concerns discovered during an Air Force thermal study.
President Trump's patriotic design was dropped following color-scheme concerns discovered during an Air Force thermal study.
U.S. employers add 311K jobs last month
New data shows the economy added 311,000 new jobs in February, and that means the Federal Reserve could soon be moving forward with another rate hike.
New data shows the economy added 311,000 new jobs in February, and that means the Federal Reserve could soon be moving forward with another rate hike.