This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions
After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.
Politics & Government
Biden doesn't seem to be benefiting politically from relatively strong economy
The state of the economy can determine presidential elections — but that doesn't mean President Biden is getting credit for positive changes.
Biden's West Wing has a moon rock, a rugby ball and homemade cookies
The White House's latest tenant invited over Architectural Digest magazine for a rare and personal look at his version of the Oval Office.
The world crises Secretary Blinken has been looking at this year
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. support for Israel has not left it isolated — despite anger over the Israeli offensive in Gaza. That's just one of the world crises he's looking at.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene target of swatting attempt
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the victim of a swatting attempt, which she says is the eighth time it's happened. Authorities are investigating the incident in partnership with Greene's security
To get Ukraine funding, Biden may have to compromise on U.S. border security
President Biden says he's willing to compromise on border security as he tries to secure a Ukraine funding deal. We look at what that could mean for the 2024 election.
How the women leading Democrats' push for Latino votes hope to win on abortion
For the first time in 22-years women are running the top organization responsible for electing Latino Democrats to Congress. They say they know how to win with abortiona as a driving force.
The 2 Senate Democrats fighting for reelection in states where Trump dominates
Democrats need to win every single competitive Democratic-held seat in 2024 to defend their narrow majority in the Senate. Even then the party could lose control if Republicans win the White House.
Iowa, Nebraska won't participate in U.S. food assistance program for kids this summer
The federal program gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with food costs while school is out. A Democratic Iowa lawmaker called it a "cruel and short-sighted decision."
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Church leaders in Bethlehem canceled Christmas celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war. The Biden reelection campaign is already facing headwinds. Congress officially wrapped up 2023 business.