Biden administration moves to curb methane emission from oil and gas operations
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
Takeaways from Day One of the COP26 Glasgow Summit
Elisabeth Moyer from the University of Chicago shares her perspective on the discussions being had at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.
Elisabeth Moyer from the University of Chicago shares her perspective on the discussions being had at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.
Florida man faces daily fines for massive 'Let's Go Brandon' sign and pro-Trump sign: 'That's free speech'
A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, "Let’s Go Brandon."
A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, "Let’s Go Brandon."
Southwest pilot under investigation for using 'Let's go, Brandon' phrase
Southwest is investigating a pilot who used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden over the plane's public address system.
Southwest is investigating a pilot who used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden over the plane's public address system.
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid abortion debate in US
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.
19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
What does ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ mean?
When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles.
When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
Biden arrives in Rome for global summit as domestic agenda in limbo
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
US international COVID-19 travel requirements: White House details new rules
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Great uncle of Laquan McDonald writes letter of support for Rahm Emanuel
The great uncle of Laquan McDonald spoke out Thursday after writing a letter of support for Rahm Emanuel's nomination to Ambassador of Japan.
The great uncle of Laquan McDonald spoke out Thursday after writing a letter of support for Rahm Emanuel's nomination to Ambassador of Japan.
Confirmation hearing begins for Rahm Emanuel
On Wednesday, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testified at a Senate hearing on whether he should be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to Japan.
On Wednesday, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testified at a Senate hearing on whether he should be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to Japan.
White House unveils vaccination plan for children
The White House released plans Wednesday for the expected roll-out of the COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
The White House released plans Wednesday for the expected roll-out of the COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
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.
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.
Rahm Emanuel to face questions about Laquan McDonald during ambassador confirmation hearing Wednesday
Some members of the House, along with some activists, say Chicago's handling of Laquan McDonald's death should disqualify Emanuel from the post.
Some members of the House, along with some activists, say Chicago's handling of Laquan McDonald's death should disqualify Emanuel from the post.
Schumer reiterates call for Biden to cancel $50K of student loan debt per borrower 'with the flick of a pen'
Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.
Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.
'A man of overwhelming decency': US leaders pay tribute to Colin Powell
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.