An artist known for his photorealistic oil paintings created the official White House portrait of former President Barack Obama.
Author: Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY
Federal student loan forgiveness could be taxed as income in some states
Although the student debt relief announced by President Joe Biden is exempt from federal income taxes, some states may consider it taxable income.
Why Taiwan is the biggest flashpoint in the increasingly fraught US-China relationship
While there’s no shortage of conflicts between the U.S. and China, an escalating confrontation over Taiwan is dialing up the tension.
President Biden wants to build ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Why it matters to the US
Improved relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a foreign policy win for Biden. But it could come at the expense of Palestinian rights.
President Biden wants to build ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Why it matters to the US
Improved relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a foreign policy win for Biden. But it could come at the expense of Palestinian rights.
Biden’s visit to Israel starts with security issues as US officials fret about Iran’s threat
On the first day of President Biden’s Middle East trip, he’s expected to emphasize security issues with Israel.
A signal of ‘impunity’? Biden’s trip to Middle East pits human rights against geopolitical reality
With sky-high gas prices and a chance to build ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, President Biden is no longer treating the kingdom as a “pariah.”
Biden, G-7 leaders will try to prevent millions from starving to death after war in Ukraine dramatically escalated food shortages
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dramatically escalated what was already projected to be record levels of food insecurity in the world.
‘A charged moment for the world’: Blinken says war in Ukraine will not distract US from China threat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China is testing American diplomacy like “never before,” as he laid out how the U.S. should respond.
Biden: US would send military to defend Taiwan if China were to invade
President Joe Biden said the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense militarily if China tries to take over the self-ruled island by force.