Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the White House

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

Biden faced recent pressure from advocacy groups urging him to act to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates

The Independent UK

A Decaying Joe Biden Underlines the Need for a Less Powerful Presidency

The power of the office is excessive, and we don’t even know who is wielding it.

Reason

Why Biden should empty federal death row

Biden should not leave anyone on federal death row when Donald Trump takes office

Salon

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates

The clemency action applies to all federal death row inmates except three convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder

The Guardian - US

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.

Al Jazeera

President-Elect Trump Announces Key Nominations For Administration

President-elect Trump unveils key nominations for his administration, focusing on defense, technology, and budgeting.

Top News

President-Elect Trump Announces Key Picks For Administration Roles

President-elect Trump unveils strategic appointments for his upcoming administration, emphasizing experience and diversity in key roles.

Top News

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Trump Vows To 'Stop Transgender Lunacy' As A Top Priority

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights.

International Business Times

‘Confused’ congresswoman tracked to nursing home shines spotlight on troubling aging issues facing lawmakers

Washington showed its gray hair in 2024. More reckonings are likely on the horizon

The Independent UK

It's time to rebuild the Democrats

The Harris campaign kept the battlegrounds close — but lost ground everywhere. Their failure is our opportunity

Salon

Peter Mandelson is being sent to Washington to join the battle for Donald Trump’s ear

In choosing the UK’s new ambassador, Keir Starmer is gambling that the rewards will justify the risks

The Guardian - UK

Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown

President hails the passage of the legislation after days of uncertainty and negotiations that went down to the wire.

Al Jazeera

Biden signs funding measure to keep US government running

Measure averting government shutdown did not include demand by Trump to raise debt ceiling

The Guardian - US

President Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown

President Biden signs stopgap funding bill to prevent government shutdown, ensuring operations and providing disaster relief and farm aid.

Top News

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Only 35% of Americans trust the US judicial system. This is catastrophic

American confidence in the courts has hit a record low across party lines. This is worrying – if not surprising

Top News

OMB Halts Shutdown Preparations As Senate Nears Funding Bill Passage

Federal government will not shut down as Senate nears passing funding bill, ensuring continuity of operations.

International Business Times

US President Biden Authorizes $571 Million In Military Aid To Taiwan

US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.

Top News

US Government Agencies Begin Furlough Notifications Amid Shutdown Preparations

US government agencies prepare for potential shutdown by notifying employees about furloughs and following OMB guidance.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Capital & Main

Biden Works to Trump-Proof His Climate Agenda, but Advocates Want More Action

With time running out, the administration is scrambling to secure its legacy ahead of an incoming president who has vowed to shred it all.

Al Jazeera

Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office

Move brings total in student loan forgiveness during Joe Biden’s term as president to $180bn, Education Department says.

International Business Times

The Biden Cover-Up: White House Aides Reportedly Hid Outgoing President's Mental Decline Early On

U.S. President Joe Biden's mental acuity has been in question over the years, and a new explosive report by WSJ revealed that since his first day as commander-in-chief, his aides had been working to hide his true condition from the world.

The Independent UK

Christmas ad for Trump’s $60 Bibles airs on conservative media

A Christmas-themed version of Donald Trump’s video advert promoting his “God Bless the USA” Bibles has been spotted airing on conservative media ahead of the holiday season.

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson ‘good fit’ for ambassador to US, Cabinet minister says

Lord Mandelson is expected to be made the UK’s top diplomat in Washington in a political appointment as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

International Business Times

US Fed's Caution On Rate Cuts Could Cause Friction With Trump

Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House and uncertainty about his policy proposals has begun weighing on the US Federal Reserve, raising concerns of a reckoning between the central bank and the president-elect.

The Guardian - US

Republicans fail to pass spending bill in House in setback for Trump

A day before potential shutdown, House rejects package hastily assembled after Trump and Musk scuttled prior deal

1 … 173 174 175 176

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the House of Representatives

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.