President Joe Biden wants Congress to avert freight rail strike by adopting tentative agreement rejected by four labor unions. House expected to act.
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
Turning back the clock: Will fights over curriculum usher in new era of segregated schools?
Book bans and curriculum fights over race, gender identity raise fears that what students learn in school will be dictated by where they live.
The queen is dead: Countries consider breaking from British crown now that Elizabeth’s reign is over
Death of Queen Elizabeth II gives countries still under British crown an opening to consider ending ties with the monarchy.
President Joe Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral; date and details have not been set
The date and details of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral have not been set, but President Biden says he plans to attend.
China halts climate, military talks with US as tensions rise over Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
China will shut down dialogue with the U.S. on climate change, the military and other efforts in response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Biden taps top officials from FEMA and CDC to coordinate fight against monkeypox outbreak
President Joe Biden has tapped top officials to coordinate the response to monkeypox amid criticisms over pace of vaccine availability.
Cascade of crises: Unexpected events test Joe Biden’s leadership, popularity
From Afghanistan to inflation to the baby formula shortage, Joe Biden has been hammered by events that have eroded his support even among Democrats.
Biden announces steps to protect abortion access but advocates urge him to do more
President Biden signed an executive order seeking to safeguard access to reproductive health care services, including abortion and contraception.
‘Americans are anxious’: Unrelenting inflation puts pressure on Biden ahead of midterms
The consumer price index rose 8.6% annually, a 40-year high, according to a report that compounded political problems for Joe Biden and Democrats.
Major internet providers to slash cost of broadband service for low-income Americans
Millions of Americans will be able to get high-speed internet for no more than $30 a month under a deal President Joe Biden will announce Monday.