THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening.  I know I can speak for all Americans when I say our hearts are with the people in New Orleans after the despicable attack that occurred in the early morning hours. To all the families of those who were killed, to all those who were injured, to all the people in…The post

The tragedy on Bourbon Street is officially an act of terror. We have the latest on the New Orleans attack, as well as new details on the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of a Trump hotel. Lawmakers are calling for quick Senate confirmations of President-elect Donald Trump’s national security team. What’s being done to address […]

State Dining Room 3:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Im sure youre clapping because I finally showed up.  (Laughter.) I do apologize.  We had a very busy schedule the last — over — from New Years Day on, dealing with two crises — one in Louisiana and…The post

Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Native Village of Kipnuk and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nations efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 16 to August 18, 2024. Federal funding is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk…The post

A federal appeals court in Ohio ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacked authority to reinstate open internet rules.

The first lady was gifted a $20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023, a new State Department report says.

President Joe Biden on Jan. 2 awarded 20 recipients with the Presidential Citizens Medal, including longtime attorney Mary L. Bonauto of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and Freedom to Marry founder Evan Wolfson. Bonauto and Wolfson received the award the second-highest civilian honor behind only the Presidential Medal of Freedom for their …

President Biden on Thursday honored former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and several other Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal to recognize their service to the country. Cheney was recognized for her service in Congress and on the special House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, and for speaking out about the...

Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved Californias effort to ban new sales of gas-powered cars by 2035, the Golden States automotive future remains uncertain. Rich Pedroncelli, Associated Press file The incoming Trump administration is likely t...