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White House pleads with media outlets to scrutinize House GOP impeachment push

The White House is cajoling media outlets to be more skeptical of the House GOP impeachment inquiry into President Biden, dispatching a memo Wednesday that points to Republicans who are skeptical of the effort.

September 13, 2023

CDC recommends updated COVID-19 booster shots for all Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended updated COVID-19 boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older.

September 12, 2023

FDA panel says ingredient in popular oral decongestants is not effective

The main ingredient in popular oral decongestants doesn't seem to work, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday in a unanimous vote that could result in the products being withdrawn from store shelves.

September 12, 2023

Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 despite case spike: Poll

Americans are less concerned about COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic, according to a poll released Tuesday that says most don't fear new variants despite a spike in reported cases.

September 12, 2023

FDA approves updated booster shot for COVID-19 ahead of fall campaign

The Food and Drug Administration approved updated booster shots for COVID-19 on Monday, a major step toward launching a fall immunization campaign against the virus that is now viewed as a perennial but manageable threat.

September 11, 2023

Biden cut off mid-sentence at Vietnam press conference, leaves stage to jazzy music

President Biden was cut off Sunday as he spoke at a Hanoi press conference in Vietnam and shuffled off the stage, award-show style, as jazz music played in the background.

September 11, 2023

Biden, Vietnamese leaders hail new era of relations, mark progress since war

President Biden on Monday said the U.S. is entering a "new stage" in its relationship with Vietnam, a rising trading partner that offers an Asian alternative to China.

September 11, 2023

Biden sits down with Indian Prime Minister Modi to kick off G20 summit in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi literally rolled out the red carpet for President Biden as he arrived at a G20 summit in New Delhi that will focus on the war in Ukraine and other global challenges.

September 8, 2023

HHS officials give live demo of how to use overdose-reversing Narcan

President Biden's top health officials are giving Americans a hands-on look at how to use naloxone, the generic name for Narcan's overdose-reversing drug available at pharmacies without a prescription.

September 8, 2023

VP’s husband, Doug Emhoff, will attend a 9/11 ceremony in Shanksville, Pa.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff on Monday will participate in a memorial service in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to honor those who died on Flight 93 after it was hijacked on Sept. 11, 2001.

September 8, 2023

Biden won’t meet with top Chinese official at G20 summit

President Biden does not plan to meet this weekend with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is attending the G20 summit in place of President Xi Jinping.

September 8, 2023

Biden flies to Asia for G20 summit, Vietnam stop after near-miss with COVID-19

President Biden departed Thursday for the G20 summit in India and a stop in Vietnam after testing negative for COVID-19.

September 7, 2023

Biden touts Ukraine support, visit in new campaign ad

President Biden is leaning into his support for Ukraine with a 2024 campaign ad that promotes his decision to aid Kyiv's military against the Russian invasion, drawing a contrast between his administration and parts of the GOP field.

September 7, 2023

VP Harris to tour swing-state colleges ahead of 2024 elections

Vice President Kamala Harris is heading on a monthlong tour of a dozen colleges in swing states that are critical to her reelection hopes alongside President Biden.

September 7, 2023

Cannabis industry no longer riding high: Job losses, supply imbalances, dwindling profits hit sector

Western states such as California and Oregon are overflowing with cannabis, a supply glut that is driving down prices and sparking pleas for federal permission to sell marijuana across state lines.

September 6, 2023

Sen. J.D. Vance authors bill to ban any return of federal mask mandates

Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio is filing legislation Tuesday that bars the federal government from imposing mask mandates on transit systems or in schools.

September 5, 2023

NYC aims to combat dangerous subway surfing among teens

New York officials launched a campaign Tuesday to fight subway surfing, a potentially deadly trend in which young people ride on top of moving train cars.

September 5, 2023

Biden to nominate former Treasury chief Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel

President Biden said Tuesday he will nominate former Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel, moving to fill a key diplomatic post that has been vacant since midsummer.

September 5, 2023

Biden tested, monitored for COVID-19 after first lady tests positive

President Biden returned to mask-wearing at the White House on Tuesday after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Labor Day, offering a stark reminder of the lingering virus and polarizing methods for trying to control it.

September 5, 2023

Former VP Mike Pence to deliver speech on conservatism vs. populism

Former Vice President Mike Pence will deliver a "major" speech Wednesday in New Hampshire that challenges Republican voters to choose between populism and core conservative values.

September 4, 2023