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As opioids overdose deaths keep rising, report urges lawmakers to develop new approaches
By: Ashley Murray - March 17, 2023
The 600-page report encourages lawmakers to innovate ways to stem adverse effects of addiction and increasing drug overdose deaths among Americans.
Biden says U.S. bank deposits are safe despite tumult over California bank collapse
By: Ashley Murray - March 13, 2023
Americans “should feel confident that their deposits will be there, if and when they need them,” President Biden said Monday.
Biden pick for U.S. archivist caught up in controversy over missing presidential documents
By: Ashley Murray - February 28, 2023
Republicans pressed the nominee to the National Archives on her “grossly partisan” social media posts.
White House unveils $2B in weapons for Ukraine on one-year anniversary of Russian invasion
By: Ashley Murray - February 24, 2023
President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv and announced $2B in weapons for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia.
U.S. ‘more closely scrutinizing’ airspace for flying objects, Pentagon official says
By: Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler - February 14, 2023
Over three days, three types of airborne crafts that the Pentagon has not specifically described were shot down.
China balloon’s voyage across Alaska, Montana and U.S. enrages members of U.S. Senate panel
By: Ashley Murray - February 9, 2023
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Friday denied that the balloon was conducting surveillance, and said it instead was collecting weather data.
Biden in State of the Union address draws boos and shouts from a combative GOP
By: Jacob Fischler and Ashley Murray - February 8, 2023
Expanding access to opioid-related addiction treatment and strengthening the fight against fentanyl trafficking should be bipartisan priorities, President Biden said.
Chinese surveillance balloon now drifting across the middle of the U.S., Pentagon confirms
By: Ashley Murray - February 3, 2023
A senior State Department official said Friday that the balloon's presence was a “clear violation of sovereignty.”
U.S. House Oversight chair’s agenda: Hunter Biden, COVID origins, classified documents
By: Ashley Murray - January 30, 2023
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer said his priorities will include the handling of classified documents, the origins of the COVID-19 virus, and alleged “influence peddling” by Hunter Biden.
White House launches new push to help states remove lead pipes that carry drinking water
By: Ashley Murray - January 30, 2023
The lead pipe replacement program will focus on Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin beginning this year
U.S. House GOP takes aim at fake pills containing deadly fentanyl sold on social media
By: Ashley Murray - January 25, 2023
Republicans on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee took aim at the flows of synthetic opioids, like fake pills laced with illicit fentanyl, entering the U.S. at the Southwest border.
Classified material found in the Indiana home of former VP Mike Pence
By: Ashley Murray - January 25, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence “out of an abundance of caution” on Jan. 16 asked lawyers to review his personal records following reports of secret documents found at the homes of current and former U.S. leaders, his lawyer said.