Texas Man Arrested With Guns, Ammo Outside Of Vice Presidential Residence
The San Antonio man faces several weapons charges after police recovered a rifle and ammunition from his vehicle.
Politics & Government
House Renews Violence Against Women Act, But Senate Hurdles Remain
As a senator, President Biden played a key role in passing the landmark 1994 law, which he called "one of my proudest legislative achievements." It wasn't reauthorized in 2018 over partisan disputes.
IRS Expected To Push Back Tax-Filing Deadline
It will be the second consecutive year the agency has given taxpayers more time to file their returns because of the coronavirus pandemic.
How To Get Trump Voters Vaccinated When Half Say They Don't Plan To
Nearly half of Trump voters say they don't plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The race is on to find pro-vaccine messaging that connects with vaccine-skeptical white Republicans.
Deaths Of Migrant Children Haunt Former Official As Border Surge Increases
John Sanders led U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Trump administration. At least five children died after being detained during the last surge, and he fears "history is repeating itself."
White House Announces $10 Billion For COVID-19 Testing In Schools
The new funds will enable K-12 schools to ramp up screening testing, which can "identify asymptomatic disease and prevent clusters before they start," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
Local Counties Get Millions For Emergency Tenant Relief
North Carolina counties will have money to provide emergency rental assistance under a COVID-relief measure signed by Governor Roy Cooper last week, and some housing advocates are concerned the mon
Biden Administration: Here Are His Cabinet Members And Key Advisers
President Biden's aides are beginning to put policy into action, while the U.S. Senate is taking up his nominees.
'Undoubtedly Difficult': Mayorkas Says DHS Is Working To Manage Influx At Border
More than 4,000 unaccompanied minors are in U.S. custody at the border, straining Homeland Security capacity. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told lawmakers "it will take time" to get under control.