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Spending deal undercuts Biden’s UN climate pledge

March 16, 2022, 8:30am Politics

The spending legislation President Joe Biden signed Tuesday provides about one-third of the money the White House, the House and the Senate wanted to spend on international climate programs and stripped out all congressional money for a fund for low-income nations to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate… Read story

FILE - With the Washington Monument in the background, people look at white flags that are part of artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's temporary art installation, "In America: Remember," in remembrance of Americans who have died of COVID-19, on the National Mall in Washington, Sept. 17, 2021. The installation consists of more than 630,000 flags. The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday as launches a new campaign to raise awareness for the aid to the families of the more than 965,000 people who have died in the U.S. from the virus.

U.S. funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligible

FILE - With the Washington Monument in the background, people look at white flags that are part of artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's temporary art installation, "In America: Remember," in remembrance of Americans who have died of COVID-19, on the National Mall in Washington, Sept. 17, 2021. The installation consists of more than 630,000 flags. The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday as launches a new campaign to raise awareness for the aid to the families of the more than 965,000 people who have died in the U.S. from the virus.

March 15, 2022, 5:10pm Nation & World

The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday as it launches a new campaign to raise awareness about the aid to eligible families. More than 965,000… Read story

Congress cuts humanitarian spending despite billions for Ukraine

March 15, 2022, 8:26am Politics

The bipartisan spending deal that Congress cleared last week provides billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine, but it cuts other humanitarian programs meant to address mounting hunger crises elsewhere in the world, including Afghanistan and West Africa. Read story

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks after President Joe Biden announced Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the Cross Hall of the White House, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Washington.

In coming battle over Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Republicans seek other targets

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks after President Joe Biden announced Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the Cross Hall of the White House, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Washington.

March 14, 2022, 2:45pm Politics

Mitch McConnell openly acknowledges Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. Read story

The animated film Coco is shown on a monitor as Charlie Forte, 8, receives an MRI during a long day of testing at Children's National Hospital, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. She picked Coco to watch during the MRI. She did not have COVID-19 but her sister, Lexie, 6, did. Both are part of a NIH-funded multi-year study at Children's National Hospital to look at impacts of COVID-19 on children's physical health and quality of life.

For kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggle

The animated film Coco is shown on a monitor as Charlie Forte, 8, receives an MRI during a long day of testing at Children's National Hospital, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. She picked Coco to watch during the MRI. She did not have COVID-19 but her sister, Lexie, 6, did. Both are part of a NIH-funded multi-year study at Children's National Hospital to look at impacts of COVID-19 on children's physical health and quality of life.

March 14, 2022, 8:15am Health

Eight-year-old Brooklynn Chiles fidgets on the hospital bed as she waits for the nurse at Children’s National Hospital. The white paper beneath her crinkles as she shifts to look at the medical objects in the room. She’s had the coronavirus three times, and no one can figure out why. Read story

Venezuela sanctions relief needs ‘concrete steps,’ Sullivan says

March 13, 2022, 4:31pm Politics

Sanctions relief for Venezuela will be tied to “concrete steps” from the President Nicolas Maduro’s government, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. Read story

A sign at a gas station near the University of Washington makes a humorous statement about rising gas prices Friday in Seattle. (TED S.

Would American energy independence drop prices?

A sign at a gas station near the University of Washington makes a humorous statement about rising gas prices Friday in Seattle. (TED S.

March 12, 2022, 6:21pm Politics

As the war in Ukraine has sent gasoline prices soaring, Republicans in Congress have focused on their favorite scapegoat: the Democrats. Read story

The European Commission recently proposed ending daylight saving time.

It’s that time again: Congress debates adopting year-round daylight saving time

The European Commission recently proposed ending daylight saving time.

March 10, 2022, 2:46pm Latest News

Our clocks will once again “spring ahead” one hour this Sunday as daylight saving time begins. But if some in Congress have their way, there won’t be a “fall back” in November. Read story

Capitol Police Board won’t give inspector general details of post-Jan. 6 security upgrades

March 10, 2022, 8:46am Politics

The governing board that oversees security improvements to the U.S. Capitol refused to disclose to a government watchdog what improvements are being made after rioters were able to smash windows and enter the building Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report being released Thursday. Read story

FILE - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a ceremony marking the start of the judicial year at the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 27, 2022. Maduro signaled an interest in improving relations with the U.S. following talks with high-level American officials prompted in part by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and concerns of rising gas prices in the U.S., in a televised meeting with cabinet members late Monday, March 7, 2022, but did not provide details of the discussions.

White House: Venezuela has freed 2 detained Americans

FILE - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a ceremony marking the start of the judicial year at the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 27, 2022. Maduro signaled an interest in improving relations with the U.S. following talks with high-level American officials prompted in part by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and concerns of rising gas prices in the U.S., in a televised meeting with cabinet members late Monday, March 7, 2022, but did not provide details of the discussions.

March 9, 2022, 7:57am Politics

The Venezuelan government has freed two jailed Americans, including an oil executive imprisoned alongside colleagues for more than four years, as it seeks to improve relations with the Biden administration amid Russia’s war with Ukraine, the White House announced Tuesday night. Read story