Politics

The US extradited the former president of Honduras to face federal drug charges. Juan Hernandez is accused of helping traffic 500,000 tons of cocaine.

US extradites former Honduran president Hernandez to face drug charges

The White House released a plan to combat opioid overdose deaths, as an estimated 105,752 people died of drug overdoses from Oct. 2020 to 2021.

White House releases plan to reduce opioid overdose deaths

Trump is set to stump for primary candidates in Nebraska and Ohio.

Trump looking to influence primary races in Ohio, Nebraska

Florida passed a bill ending Disney World's self-governance.

Florida passes bill revoking Disney World’s self-governance privileges

President Biden announced a new plan called Unite for Ukraine to allow Ukrainian refugees to enter the U.S. through Europe.

Biden reveals new entry plan for Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine is "making a dire situation worse" in Africa, where up to 20 million people could face famine and food insecurity.

United Nations: War in Ukraine worsening hunger crisis in Africa

The United States has called for diplomacy after a North Korean missile test, but more tests are expected soon during DPRK anniversary celebrations.

North Korea test fires missiles, US urges diplomacy

CBP announced the most illegal border crossings since 2000.

CBP: Illegal border crossings at 22-year high ahead of Title 42 expiration

In the wake of Russian attacks on Bucha, gruesome images of bodies strewn on city streets surfaced, and the president of Ukraine called it genocide.In the wake of Russian attacks on Bucha, gruesome images of bodies strewn on city streets surfaced, and the president of Ukraine called it genocide.

Did Russian forces carry out genocide in Bucha, Ukraine?

A judge voided the mask mandate for airports.

Federal judge voids mask mandate for airports, other public transportation

Philadelphia is requiring masks in indoor public places, but other cities are not making new mandates despite rising COVID cases.

Covid cases jump, mask mandate returns in Philadelphia

Biden's approval rating continues to fall in two new polls released this week. The majority of Americans disapprove of the job he's doing.

Biden approval rating sinks to new low in latest polls

Russia announced a surrender in Mariupol as Biden referred to the invasion as a genocide,

Russia announces Mariupol surrender, Biden calls invasion ‘genocide’

A trucker protest in Mexico is blocking a U.S. border crossing.

Another trucker protest blocks US border–this time in Mexico

‘Foolhardy plan’: Trump, Manchin critical of Biden admin ending Title 42

Jared Kushner's firm secured a $2 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, according to the New York Times.

Report: Jared Kushner’s firm received $2B Saudi investment

President Biden is trying to reduce gas prices by allowing stations to sell an alternative form of fuel with additional ethanol.

Biden hopes to lower gas prices with new ethanol blend

President Biden announced new regulations for ghost guns, and the rules require serial numbers and background checks for the weapons.

Biden further regulates ghost guns

Immigration Attorney Andres Mejer and conservative columnist Ellie Kranse debate President Biden's plan to end Title 42.

Border battle: The pros and cons of Title 42

As the West sanctions Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, GOP leaders have described American Putin supporters as "lonely voices."

GOP: Putin’s only American supporters are ‘lonely voices’

Bipartisan legislation called the Kids Online Safety Act has been designed to make social media platforms safer for kids to use.

Congress wants platforms like Facebook, YouTube to be safer for children

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is expected to join MSNBC, according to reports, but reporters have wondered if her negotiations are ethical.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki expected to join MSNBC

Senate votes to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

Ukraine asks NATO for weapons to ‘serve the purpose of peace’