Many hoping to benefit from Biden's plan to pardon federal marijuana offenses: 'dark cloud that follows you'
Arrested at age 19 and convicted for possession of marijuana, Michael Diaz-Rivera is now hoping to benefit from President Biden's plan to pardon such offenders.
Arrested at age 19 and convicted for possession of marijuana, Michael Diaz-Rivera is now hoping to benefit from President Biden's plan to pardon such offenders.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday he will issue an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date in U.S. drug policy.
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday he will issue an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date in U.S. drug policy.
Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Biden says
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
Feds weigh charges against Hunter Biden, outcome of years-long case could be 'imminent': source
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has been under federal investigation since 2018.
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has been under federal investigation since 2018.
Revised 'Dreamers' program to get another review by court
A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'
President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.
President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.
Chicago doctor works with task force, Biden in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Dr. Sadia Haider of Rush University Medical Center serves on the board that is working with President Joe Biden in the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Dr. Sadia Haider of Rush University Medical Center serves on the board that is working with President Joe Biden in the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.
Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.
Biden appears to look for deceased Indiana congresswoman in crowd: 'Where's Jackie?'
President Joe Biden forgot about the death of Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski while at an event Wednesday, repeatedly searching the crowd for her and calling her name while on stage.
President Joe Biden forgot about the death of Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski while at an event Wednesday, repeatedly searching the crowd for her and calling her name while on stage.
Hurricane Fiona: Biden vows US won't walk away from storm-struck Puerto Rico
Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.
Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.
Russians take to the streets to protest Putin's war
Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling up 300,000 reservists to join the fight, also seeming to hint that he could use his nuclear arsenal to protect Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling up 300,000 reservists to join the fight, also seeming to hint that he could use his nuclear arsenal to protect Russia.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges students to apply for student loan forgiveness program
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
Father of Lombard man now freed by Taliban speaks out: 'big relief'
A west suburban Chicago man who has been held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released as part of a prisoner swap.
A west suburban Chicago man who has been held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released as part of a prisoner swap.
Midterms just 7 weeks away with control of Congress on the line
A new poll found six in ten voters disapprove of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade — a sign Republicans may not get the red wave they had hoped for.
A new poll found six in ten voters disapprove of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade — a sign Republicans may not get the red wave they had hoped for.
Abortion, economy top issues for Midterm Elections
A new poll found six in ten voters disapprove of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade — a sign Republicans may not get the red wave they had hoped for.
A new poll found six in ten voters disapprove of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade — a sign Republicans may not get the red wave they had hoped for.
Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.
Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
Railroads and union representatives had been in negotiations for 20 hours at the Labor Department on Wednesday to hammer out a deal, as there was a risk of a strike starting on Friday that could have shut down rail lines across the country.
Railroads and union representatives had been in negotiations for 20 hours at the Labor Department on Wednesday to hammer out a deal, as there was a risk of a strike starting on Friday that could have shut down rail lines across the country.
Railroad strike negotiations held up by battle over sick time policies
The Biden administration is racing to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of freight railroad workers. The stoppage could threaten supply chains.
The Biden administration is racing to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of freight railroad workers. The stoppage could threaten supply chains.
Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote
Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.
Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.