Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
Politics & Government
After 9 Weeks In Office, Biden To Hold 1st News Conference
President Biden holds the first formal press conference of his administration Thursday afternoon. He's likely to face questions about the pandemic and an influx of child migrants on the border.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Aims To Reshape A 'Rigged' Tax System
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders helped push Democrats to the left in two presidential campaigns. As chairman of the budget committee, he's working to drive the Democratic Party from the inside.
News Brief: Biden News Conference, AstraZeneca Vaccine, Gun Debate
President Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs Testify Before Congress: 4 Things To Know
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Jack Dorsey of Twitter will testify about the steps they have taken to deal with misinformation about the election, COVID-19 and vaccines.
5 Questions Ahead Of Biden's 1st News Conference As President
From the coronavirus pandemic to immigration, from gun violence to relations with China, there are a number of major items starting to fill the president's plate.
NCAA Looms Large In Debate Over Transgender Sports Restrictions
The organization's reaction to North Carolina's 2016 "bathroom bill" has had a lasting impact, causing lawmakers to wonder if they'll lose lucrative sporting events.
Colorado Democrats Consider Ban On Assault Weapons After Mass Shooting
After 10 people were killed at a grocery store in Boulder, Colo., state Democrats say they're considering joining seven other states and D.C. by banning "assault-style" weapons.
VP Harris To Work With Central American Countries To Address Root Causes Of Migration
Vice President Harris will take on her first foreign policy portfolio: working with Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras to address the root causes of migration to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Judge Releases UCLA Student Charged In Capitol Riot, Despite New Evidence
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that 22-year-old Christian Secor, charged in connection to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, should be released but must surrender access to firearms and other conditions.