Biden, officials to kick off roadshow to promote agenda
President Biden and administration officials will kick off a roadshow this month with stops across the U.S. to highlight the Inflation Reduction Act as well as other parts of the White House's agenda. Through the end of August, Cabinet members will take 35 trips to 23 states to tout the sweeping health, climate and taxes bill and other accomplishments, according to a memo from White House senior adviser Anita Dunn and deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon to chief of staff Ron Klain released on Monday. “For many administrations, August can be a momentum kill
Read MoreMan who fatally shot himself near Capitol identified as 29-year-old from Delaware
The man who killed himself after driving his car into a U.S. Capitol barricade on Sunday has been identified as 29-year-old Richard A. York III of Delaware, according to U.S. Capitol Police. According to police, it doesn’t appear that York was targeting any lawmaker, and the latest update notes it’s still not clear why he drove to the Capitol. Both chambers are currently in recess. Investigators are now looking into York’s background.
Read MoreTime to treat Afghan allies with same respect as those fleeing Ukraine
In the months following Russia’s winter invasion of Ukraine, President Biden announced the U.S. would accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians and established “Uniting for Ukraine,” a program that streamlines and expands the
Read MoreWhy China will not invade Taiwan
Last week, the dire warnings that appeared in the Wall Street Journal,
Read MoreUpstate New York infested with spotted lanternfly, Schumer says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Upstate New York wineries and crops are at risk from the spotted lanternfly, which has now reached an infestation level, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said on Sunday. If the bug is not contained, it could cost the state millions of dollars. “Summer is the perfect time to rela
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