While President Biden’s democracy summit focussed on protecting democracy abroad, Biden acknowledged saving open societies must start at home.
Author: Matthew Brown, USA TODAY
Poll: One-third of Americans see inflation and bills as their top concern, ahead of COVID
While confidence in paying for everyday items dropped across the board, party affiliation was more likely to determine responses than family income.
Meet Biden’s ‘climate cabinet’: A who’s who of 9 senior officials tackling climate change
As Democrats move to enact $550 billion in climate spending, Biden officials are organizing to distribute the funds across the US.
Will tapping the US oil reserve lower gas prices? Analysts are skeptical about impact
The White House’s action disappointed energy analysts, who hoped for a game-changing investment from the White House.
Justice Department intervenes in Trump lawsuit against Big Tech to defend Section 230
Justice Department intervention comes as Donald Trump sues social media platforms, accusing them of censorship after being banned over Jan. 6 posts.
Kamala Harris says she and Joe Biden are ‘absolutely not’ yet discussing the 2024 presidential race
Harris said she and Biden have not been discussing the 2024 election and she declined to say if he has told her whether he will seek a second term.
White House sees solving pandemic, supply chain issues as key to ending inflation spike
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday, ‘the cause of this inflation is the pandemic.’ She predicted prices could return to normal in 2022.
Democrats look for new paths to major social policies after downsizing landmark package
The White House’s proposed budget framework cut popular Democratic goals like paid family leave and drug price negotiating.
Democrats weigh filibuster reform to pass voting rights legislation after GOP opposition
Increasingly frustrated and alarmed by stalled voting rights legislation, senior Democrats are calling to amend or eliminate the filibuster rule.
Colin Powell, first Black secretary of state, dies from COVID-19 complications
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has died of complications from COVID-19, his family said in Facebook post.