Mask, Vaccine Fights Descend Into Violence And Harassment

Across the country, anti-vaccine and mask demonstrations are taking scary and violent turns, leaving many Americans stunned and terrified.

Biden Sees Drop In Support Amid Surge Of COVID Cases: Poll

Fifty-four percent of Americans approve of Biden’s job performance, down from 59 percent last month.

The CDC Only Tracks A Fraction Of Breakthrough Infections

Despite the variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has mostly stopped tracking the coronavirus in vaccinated people.

What The US Didn't Learn In Afghanistan

Breaking down the chaotic collapse of the Afghan military.

U.S. Appeals Court Refuses To End CDC's Eviction Moratorium

A three-judge panel in the District of Columbia on Friday rejected a bid by Alabama and Georgia landlords to block the moratorium.

Biden To Americans In Afghanistan: 'We Will Get You Home'

President Joe Biden spoke Friday as the U.S. continues to evacuate Americans and allies from Kabul.

3 U.S. Senators Test Positive For COVID-19: Report

The senators from Maine, Mississippi, and Colorado contracted the virus despite being fully vaccinated, according to a report.

Two-Thirds Of Americans Say Afghanistan War Not Worth It: Poll

Two decades after the events that spurred the war, more Americans say they perceive the major national security threats as being internal.

U.S. To Erase Student Debt For Those With Severe Disabilities

The move will wipe out more than $5.8 billion in debt for more than 300,000 Americans who are unable to earn significant incomes.

Congress To Investigate Afghanistan Withdrawal Plans: Report

A Senate committee member said the U.S. must "never again repeat the same mistakes" after a nearly 20-year conflict with Afghanistan.

Taliban Co-Founder Returns To Afghanistan Amid U.S. Evacuation

Ghani Baradar returned to Kandahar, the southern Afghanistan city where the Taliban was founded.

Biden 'Squarely Behind' Decision To Leave Afghanistan: Replay

President Joe Biden acknowledged the Taliban takeover unfolded more quickly than expected.

Taliban Sweep Into Afghan Capital After Government Collapses

Heavily armed Taliban fighters fanned out across the capital, and several entered Kabul's abandoned presidential palace.

Food Stamp Increase From Biden The Largest In Program's History

The expected increase to the nation's food stamp program will give additional aid to all 42 million Americans on SNAP.

Taliban Enter Kabul, Await 'Peaceful Transfer' Of Power

Helicopters have rushed to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Kabul as Afghan civilians fear the Taliban reimposing their brutal rule.

Biden Orders 1,000 More Troops To Aid Afghanistan Exit

The last-minute decision to re-insert thousands of U.S. troops comes as the Taliban continues to seize control of district capitals.

Terrorism Threat Elevated Ahead Of 9/11 Anniversary: Feds

Homeland Security warned of a potential increase in activity ahead of the attack's 20th anniversary and other religious holidays.

Breaking Down The Dangers From Sugar Cane Burning

Federal lawmakers want the EPA to take action.

Longest War: Were America's Decades In Afghanistan Worth It?

As Biden ends the U.S. combat role in Afghanistan this month, Americans and Afghans are questioning whether the war was worth the cost.

False Claims On Voting Machines Hide Real Flaws: Experts

Election experts say they have identified legitimate vulnerabilities in touchscreen voting machines that attackers could easily exploit.

Judge Rejects Landlord Effort To Block Eviction Moratorium

The moratorium, extended earlier this month by the CDC, put a pause on residential evictions through October.

U.S. Is Diversifying, White Population Shrinking: Census Data

The share of children in the U.S. declined because of falling birth rates, while the share of adults grew, driven by aging baby boomers.

Census Data Sets Up Redistricting Fight Over Growing Suburbs

From Texas to Florida, some of the biggest gains reported Thursday came in states where Republicans will control the redistricting process.

5 Takeaways From The Release Of 2020 Census Data: AP Explainer

The information paints a portrait of how the United States has changed over the past decade.

Troops Sent To Afghanistan Airport Amid U.S. Embassy Drawdown

The move comes as the Taliban mount an offensive that has rapidly conquered key cities in recent days.

Census Data Release Kicks Off Reshaping Of House Districts

The new data being released Thursday will show which counties, cities and neighborhoods gained or lost the most people in the 2020 census.

CDC Urges COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy As Delta Surges

Pregnant women run a higher risk of severe illness and complications from the coronavirus, including miscarriage and stillbirth.

Sen. Rand Paul Suspended From YouTube Over Mask Claims

The Kentucky senator, who claimed masks were ineffective, called the suspension a "badge of honor."

Shaping Trump's “Big, Beautiful Tax Cut”

Secret IRS files reveal how much the ultrawealthy gained.

What Is Ranked Choice Voting? A Political Scientist Explains

Ranked choice voting is on the rise, with nearly two dozen U.S. cities now using the system for various offices.

Senate OKs Dems' $3.5T budget In Latest Win For Biden

Lawmakers approved the budget resolution in a 50-49 vote, handing Biden another triumph hours after his infrastructure bill passed.

Dems Renew Push On Voting Bill; GOP Vows To Block It

The measure, blocked by Republicans from debate in June, would affect virtually every aspect of the electoral process.

Senate Passes $1T Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill; Heads To House

The bill, passed by a 69-30 tally, delivers a big win for Biden and will send billions to states for rebuilding roads, bridges and more.

Time's Up Leader Resigns After Criticism About Cuomo Ties

Roberta Kaplan counseled the administration last winter when Cuomo was hit with the first of the harassment allegations.

The Inside Story Of How We Reported The Secret IRS Files

The Secret IRS Files inspired calls for reform, ignites national discussion.

Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

The pause, which started at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, was supposed to expire next month.

Biden Breaks Out Tan Suit In Homage To Obama; Twitter Explodes

The president donned a tan suit during a news conference Friday. The internet had thoughts.

9/11 Families To Biden: Release Documents Or Skip Memorial Events

The classified documents are said to contain information regarding Saudi Arabia’s role in the deadly 2001 terrorist attacks.

Senators Struggle To Amend, Finish $1T Infrastructure Bill

The bill is expected to inject billions of new spending on roads, bridges, broadband and more to virtually every corner of the nation.

U.S. Automakers Pledge Huge Increase In Electric Vehicles

The Biden administration also set new mileage and anti-pollution standards with a goal to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.