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Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab

President Biden on Monday signed a bill that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China.

March 20, 2023

White House press secretary refuses to comment on possible Trump charges

The White House took pains Monday to avoid talking about a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, saying it is reluctant to comment on an active investigation.

March 20, 2023

‘Ted Lasso’ cast visits White House to bolster mental health agenda

Actor Jason Sudeikis and the cast of "Ted Lasso" visited the White House on Monday to highlight the importance of checking in with relatives, neighbors and friends as President Biden tries to put mental health on par with physical health and fund new services.

March 20, 2023

White House scolds African reporter in briefing room as the cast of ‘Ted Lasso’ looks on

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reminded reporters Monday to maintain decorum in the "historic" press room and said she will not accept interruptions after a reporter known for outbursts interrupted the start of an appearance by actor Jason Sudeikis and the cast of "Ted Lasso."

March 20, 2023

CDC forced to correct alarming stats that inflated spike in rape, sex violence among teen girls

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had to revise an alarming report that overstated the increase in the share of girls who've reported being raped, a notable error at a time when the agency is trying to overhaul its operations and regain trust.

March 20, 2023

Psychedelic medicine advocates launch PAC to lobby lawmakers

Advocates for using psychedelic drugs to treat addiction, depression and other problems formed a political action committee on Monday to make their case to Congress.

March 20, 2023

Trump allies turn looming indictment into a loyalty-litmus test for GOP rivals

A potential indictment of former President Donald Trump is turning into a loyalty test for other Republicans, with MAGA-world pressuring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others to protest actions by New York prosecutors as the presidential contest takes shape.

March 20, 2023

Vaccine makers pick Senate fight over soaring prices; fall boosters cost up to $130

Prominent drugmakers want to more than quadruple the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines when the shots transition to the commercial market later this year, sparking a showdown with congressional lawmakers who say Pfizer and Moderna benefited from taxpayer largesse and are now gouging the public to pad handsome profits.

March 18, 2023

Prosecutors cast a wide net in Mar-a-Lago documents probe, seek grand jury testimony from staff

Prosecutors pursuing former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified materials have issued subpoenas to at least two dozen people who circulated at Mar-a-Lago.

March 17, 2023

FBI raids home of ex-Hogan aide Roy McGrath in manhunt

The FBI raided Roy McGrath's home in Florida after the former top aide to ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan failed to show up for his trial on fraud charges.

March 17, 2023

House panel plans broad oversight hearing of D.C. affairs

House GOP investigators say they aren't done digging into D.C. management, particularly of public safety, and will hold a general hearing on the topic this month.

March 16, 2023

Trump maintains front-runner status over DeSantis in new poll of GOP primary voters

Former President Donald Trump remains the front-runner of the emerging GOP presidential primary field and maintains a double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who hasn't launched a 2024 campaign but is considered the ex-president's main rival, according to a new poll.

March 16, 2023

TikTok considering a divorce from Chinese owner, ByteDance

TikTok may split from its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, to deal with privacy concerns in the U.S. about the video-sharing app.

March 15, 2023

U.S. Marshals launch interstate manhunt for ex-Hogan aide

The U.S. Marshals Service has launched an interstate manhunt for Roy McGrath, a former chief of staff for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, after he failed to appear for the start of his trial on fraud charges.

March 15, 2023

Shares of Credit Suisse tank after Saudis refuse to offer more aid

U.S. banks aren't the only ones having problems. Shares of Credit Suisse took a nosedive of more than 20% after Saudi backers said they would not increase their investment in the Swiss bank.

March 15, 2023

White House outlines steps to slash drug costs under signature Biden law

The Biden administration on Wednesday outlined its effort to implement signature legislation that allows Medicare to negotiate the price of drugs for the first time and slashes costs of other drugs that seniors rely on.

March 15, 2023

Bickering on violence divides U.S. and Mexico, adds new strain to tension between neighbors

Mexico is "safer than the United States," Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador declared in an impassioned response to growing criticism from Washington this week.

March 14, 2023

Lawmakers sound the alarm over fentanyl-laced pills sold at Mexican pharmacies

Democratic lawmakers are pressing the State Department to issue a warning about fentanyl-laced pills sold by Mexican pharmacies to unsuspecting Americans who travel across the border looking for cheaper medication.

March 14, 2023

Trump unleashes on DeSantis in Iowa stop

Former President Donald Trump used a stop in Iowa to bash Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, characterizing his chief rival for the GOP presidential nomination as an enemy of Iowa ethanol and a threat to entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security.

March 14, 2023

‘Boy Meets World’ star Ben Savage wants to bring positive vibes to Washington

Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage says he is running for Congress to bring a positive message to Washington as part of a new generation of leaders that is focused on solutions instead of bickering.

March 14, 2023