Biden Hypes $1T Bill Impact On Electric Cars: AP Fact Check

Automakers have made clear they won't meet White House targets that half of all new car sales be electric by 2030.

Appeals Court Halts Federal Vaccine Mandate On Larger Businesses

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay of the requirement that workers be vaccinated by Jan. 4.

House Passes Infrastructure Bill After Months-Long Standoff

The House passed the measure 228-206 late Friday. The bill will create legions of jobs and improve broadband and public works nationwide.

House Dems Delay Huge Social bill, Plan Infrastructure Vote

The scrambled plans cast a new cloud over a party that's struggled for weeks to pass a pillar of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda.

Jan. 6 Panel Weighs Contempt For Another Trump Ally: Report

Jeffrey Clark, a DOJ official who served under President Trump, reportedly refused to answer questions when he met with members Friday.

All 24 Female U.S. Senators Call On Biden To Protect Afghan Women

Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Sen. Joni Ernst are leading the call in an effort to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls.

Week in Photos: Elections, Injections, Abortion Bill, Rittenhouse

Photos of the week include historic toys, the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series, the Aaron Rodgers saga and more.

Lawsuits Over Workplace Vaccine Rule Focus On State Rights

At least 26 states filed lawsuits challenging the mandate that businesses with more than 100 employees must require vaccinations.

Vaccine Mandate Deadline For Federal Workers: 5 Things To Know

The government on Thursday pushed the deadline for federal workers and contractors to get COVID-19 shots or submit to regular testing.

Watchdog Finds No Misconduct In Mistaken Afghan Airstrike

The independent Pentagon review did find there were breakdowns in communication during the drone strike that killed innocent Afghans.

Senate Dems Push New Voting Bill, And Again Hit GOP Wall

Democrats entered the year with unified control of Washington, but their initial optimism has given way to a series of doomed votes.

Photos: Voters Turn Out For Often Heated State And Local Election

Voters from Virginia, New Jersey, Minneapolis and other places headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in state and local elections.

Biden's Climate Plan Aims To Reduce Methane Emissions

The plan was announced as President Joe Biden wraps up a two-day appearance at a United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.

Judge Says Kobe's Widow Won't Have To Undergo Mental Exam

Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa Bryant won't have to complete a psychiatric exam in order to sue LA County for the leak of graphic crash photos.

Census Analysis Finds Undercount But Not As Bad As Predicted

The analysis estimates there was a 0.5 percent undercount of the nation's population during the 2020 census.

Biden Cites 'Overwhelming Obligations' Of U.S. On Climate

Biden sees already visible crisis — flooding, volatile weather, droughts and wildfires —as a chance to reinvent the global economy.

Manchin Rebuffs Progressives, Wavers On Biden's Domestic Package

Manchin told progressive Democrats to quit holding "hostage" the slimmer public works bill as negotiations continue on the broader package.

​ Supreme Court Questions Texas Law Banning Most Abortions

Justices also heard a challenge to the decisions in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.

Biden Winds Up G-20 Summit With Dings At Russia, China

The president left the G-20 with commitments for a global minimum tax that would make it harder for large companies to avoid taxes.

An ​'Eraser Button'? Focused Ideas Could Help Bridle Big Tech

Legislation to curb social media companies' collection of young users' data is among a slew of bills aimed to take Big Tech down a peg.

People, Homes Vanish Due To 2020 Census' New Privacy Method

The Census Bureau tool to protect confidentiality made some people and their homes vanish; it could affect redistricting and federal funds.

Democrats Hope For House Budget Votes As Soon As Tuesday

Top Democrats are hoping a final House-Senate compromise on Biden's now $1.75 trillion economic plan to be written by Sunday.

The Week in Photos: Storms; Protests; Biden Meets Pope Francis

Photos from the week, including storms in California and the Northeast, Protests in New York City over the vaccine mandate, and more.

What's So Big About The G-20 Besides Economies? AP Explains

Addressing a number of global issues, the G-20 is regarded as the premier international forum for economic and financial cooperation.

Families Of 9 Killed In S.C. Church Settle With Feds Over Gun

A series of clerical errors and missteps allowed white supremacist Dylann Roof to buy the handgun he later used in the 2015 massacre.

​Biden Announces 'Historic' Deal, Asks Democrats For Votes

In the divided Senate, Biden needs all Democrats' support with no votes to spare. The House is similarly split with just a few-vote margin.

​Biden, Democrats Get Low Marks On Spending Talks: AP-NORC Poll

As $2 trillion plan hangs in the balance, a new poll gives Biden an underwater approval rating on his handling of the nation's economy.

Pharma Campaign Cash Delivered To Key Lawmakers With Surgical Precision

The pharmaceutical industry's one: Thwarting Medicare drug price negotiation, which it sees as an existential threat to its business model.

Chinese Weapon Test 'Very Concerning': Joint Chiefs Chairman

The United States is also working on hypersonic weapons with flight trajectory, speed and maneuverability to evade early warning systems.

Biden Deal In 'Pretty Good Shape,' But No Breakthrough Yet

A signature package of proposals in the balance, the president could yet visit Capitol Hill before traveling abroad Thursday.

Democrats Unveil Billionaires' Tax As Biden Plan Takes Shape

Democrats are trying to convince Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to support a billionaires' tax as others say the plan isn't realistic.

US Asks UK Court To Permit Extradition Of WikiLeaks' Assange

Julian Assange, whose WikiLeaks exposed possible U.S. war crimes, would likely kill himself in a U.S. jail, a U.K. judge ruled.

Majority Of Americans Worried About Climate: AP-NORC/EPIC Poll

President Biden heads to a U.N. climate change summit as a majority of Americans say deteriorating climate as an urgent problem, poll shows.

Billionaire Tax Hits Criticism As Biden Pushes For Budget Deal

Joe Biden's plan to tax billionaires is not on the money, according to some lawmakers.

Billionaire Tax Takes Shape As Dems Rework $2 Trillion Biden Plan

Biden says he's "very positive" he will reach agreement with holdout senators on scaled-back social services and climate change package.

To Navigate Legal Quandaries, Biden Leans On Low-Key Counsel

Forty-six-year-old Dana Remus, a New Hampshire-born lawyer, is seen as the voice of calm for Joe Biden.

Deal On Biden's $2T Plan Nears As Negotiations Continue

Talks were expected to continue into the weekend, all sides indicating just a few issues remained unsettled in the sweeping package.

House Votes To Hold Trump Ally Steve Bannon In Contempt

Nine GOP lawmakers joined Democrats in voting to hold Bannon in contempt for defying a subpoena to testify before the Jan. 6 committee.

Tennessee Children Were Illegally Jailed

Now members of Congress are asking for an investigation.

10-Digit Dialing For Local Calls Starts Sunday In 35 U.S. States

The change affects dozens of area codes ahead of the implementation of a three-digit suicide crisis hotline.