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Biden’s claim of wrangling down health costs to run into biggest premium spike in nearly a decade

Health insurance premiums are set to spike in 2024 despite President Biden's boast he is corralling costs.

September 19, 2023

Atlantic nations forge partnership to cooperate on security, fishing, climate, says White House

More than 30 countries on the Atlantic Ocean are forming a partnership to cooperate on issues such as technology, a sustainable ocean economy and climate change, the White House said Tuesday.

September 19, 2023

Biden to focus on development, climate, Ukraine at the U.N. General Assembly; Putin, Xi are no-shows

President Biden plans to focus on sustainable development and infrastructure, efforts to combat climate change and shoring up the alliance supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia during his two-day trip to New York for the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday and Wednesday.

September 19, 2023

Biden says five American detainees are on their way home from Iran

President Biden on Monday hailed the return of five American detainees who Tehran released in exchange for Iranian prisoners and billions of dollars that were being held in South Korea.

September 18, 2023

Trump says it was ‘my decision’ to challenge 2020 election results

Former President Donald Trump says he consulted with various lawyers, but it was his decision to challenge the 2020 election results.

September 18, 2023

Kamala Harris tells college students their vote for Democrats will save abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris is pleading with young voters to give Democrats enough votes to restore the nationwide right to abortion after the Supreme Court in 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade, ushering in state-based limits.

September 15, 2023

Biden marks the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in Iranian custody by talking tough on Tehran

President Biden marked the anniversary of the death of Mahsa "Zhina" Amini, the 22-year-old who died in the custody of Iranian morality police last year, by pledging to support the Iranian people as he faces criticism at home over a prisoner swap with Tehran.

September 15, 2023

Around half of Americans leaning toward new COVID booster, poll shows

Roughly half of Americans are interested in getting the latest COVID-19 booster shot, according to a poll Friday that reflects attitudes heading into the fall immunization season.

September 15, 2023

VP Kamala Harris kicks off college tour in Va.

Vice President Kamala Harris warned college students Thursday there is an "intentional, full-on attack" against hard-won freedoms in America, hoping to energize young voters who fueled her win with President Biden in 2020 and could determine if they are reelected.

September 14, 2023

Pelosi’s tepid take on whether Kamala Harris is the best running mate for Biden: ‘He thinks so’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a not-so-definitive answer late Wednesday when pressed if Vice President Kamala Harris is the best running mate for President Biden in 2024.

September 14, 2023

Retired U.S. generals to McCarthy: Don’t give up on Ukraine aid

Two former U.S. generals who led forces in Europe urged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday to sustain American support for Ukraine's military, saying Kyiv's effort to repel Russian invaders is at a critical juncture.

September 13, 2023

White House pleads with media outlets to scrutinize House GOP impeachment push

The White House is cajoling media outlets to be more skeptical of the House GOP impeachment inquiry into President Biden, dispatching a memo Wednesday that points to Republicans who are skeptical of the effort.

September 13, 2023

CDC recommends updated COVID-19 booster shots for all Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended updated COVID-19 boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older.

September 12, 2023

FDA panel says ingredient in popular oral decongestants is not effective

The main ingredient in popular oral decongestants doesn't seem to work, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday in a unanimous vote that could result in the products being withdrawn from store shelves.

September 12, 2023

Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 despite case spike: Poll

Americans are less concerned about COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic, according to a poll released Tuesday that says most don't fear new variants despite a spike in reported cases.

September 12, 2023

FDA approves updated booster shot for COVID-19 ahead of fall campaign

The Food and Drug Administration approved updated booster shots for COVID-19 on Monday, a major step toward launching a fall immunization campaign against the virus that is now viewed as a perennial but manageable threat.

September 11, 2023

Biden cut off mid-sentence at Vietnam press conference, leaves stage to jazzy music

President Biden was cut off Sunday as he spoke at a Hanoi press conference in Vietnam and shuffled off the stage, award-show style, as jazz music played in the background.

September 11, 2023

Biden, Vietnamese leaders hail new era of relations, mark progress since war

President Biden on Monday said the U.S. is entering a "new stage" in its relationship with Vietnam, a rising trading partner that offers an Asian alternative to China.

September 11, 2023

Biden sits down with Indian Prime Minister Modi to kick off G20 summit in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi literally rolled out the red carpet for President Biden as he arrived at a G20 summit in New Delhi that will focus on the war in Ukraine and other global challenges.

September 8, 2023

HHS officials give live demo of how to use overdose-reversing Narcan

President Biden's top health officials are giving Americans a hands-on look at how to use naloxone, the generic name for Narcan's overdose-reversing drug available at pharmacies without a prescription.

September 8, 2023