Politics

Student loans have been paused for three years. Now, SoFi, a company that refinances loans is challenging Biden's latest pause extension.

SoFi sues to challenge Biden’s student loan pause

China has a new foreign minister, and in his first news conference since taking office, he directed a warning to the U.S.

China’s foreign minister warns of ‘conflict and confrontation’ with US

U.S. defense secretary visits Iraq Tuesday, two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein's regime.

US defense secretary visits Iraq, airline merger antitrust suit: March 7 rundown

South Korea will pay its citizens who were victims of forced labor under Japanese rule in an attempt to heal a wound that goes back more than 100 years.

South Korea to pay victims of Japan’s forced labor

Attorney General Garland made a surprise visit to Ukraine and signed a memorandum to share information and build the case against specific suspects.

US signs 8-country agreement to help prosecute Russian war criminals

More than one in five senior federal employees reported owning or trading stocks that are influenced by decisions their agencies make.

Lawmakers consider stock trading ban for senior officials at federal agencies

Ahead of the Senate vote, the D.C. Council announced it is withdrawing legislation that would reform the district's criminal code.

DC Council withdraws criminal code reform bill ahead of Senate vote

The president said he supports D.C. statehood and home rule, but does not support criminal code changes that lower sentences for serious crimes.

Biden says he will sign bill overturning DC criminal code overhaul

A bipartisan bill is making its way through the House that would sanction Chinese officials who are forcibly harvesting organs.

House aims to sanction Chinese officials involved in forced organ harvesting

A Florida defamation bill aims to crack down on smear campaigns. It also makes the media easier to sue. Blog posts would be subject to state oversight.

Florida bill expands defamation law, requires state oversight of political blogs

Tennessee has become the first state to enact a law that limits where drag shows can be performed. The state also banned gender-affirming care for children.

Tennessee becomes first state to ban public drag shows in new law

Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of murder. New York Congressman George Santos in under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

Murdaugh found guilty, Santos under House Ethics review: March 3 rundown

A bipartisan group in Congress introduced a bill to close the loophole that allows foreign agents to lobby in the U.S. without proper disclosures.

Loophole lets foreign agents lobby in US without proper disclosure

Senators react after they voted to overturn a Labor Department rule regarding ESG investing for retirement plans.

Senators react after vote to block Biden’s ESG investing rule

After the House and Senate voted to block a Biden administration rule on ESG retirement investing, Biden vowed to veto the legislation.

Biden to use first veto after Congress blocks his ESG investing rule

The public has an opportunity to give input and ask questions to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding gas stoves.

CPSC asks for public input on gas stoves, raises concern over regulations

The White House unveiled a $1.6 billion proposal to recover COVID relief funds stolen via fraud.

Morning rundown: White House targets COVID relief fraud; explosive at PA airport

The Supreme Court will review whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional. The agency was born out of the 2008 financial crisis.

Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of federal consumer watchdog agency

Attorney General Merrick Garland told the Senate Judiciary Committee action is needed to stop drug cartels from advertising on social media.

Drug cartels targeting teens on social media could spur Section 230 action

The spy program allows the government to collect phone calls, text messages, emails, and other data that passes through the U.S.

Biden officials ask Congress to renew spy program set to expire in 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid and the FBI Director released the agency's conclusion on COVID-19 origins.

Morning rundown: Chicago’s mayor loses reelection; FBI’s COVID origins report

The emergency allotments for the SNAP food program started during the COVID-19 pandemic are coming to an end.

Senators react to the end of emergency SNAP benefits

The Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases challenging Biden's plan to forgive $10 to $20 thousand in student loan debt for 43 million borrowers.

Supreme Court hears arguments on Biden’s student loan forgiveness

Court documents reveal Fox News Chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that hosts on his network promoted lies about the 2020 election.

Rupert Murdoch: Fox News hosts ‘endorsed’ false election claims