Critics question why former Marine Paul Whelan wasn’t included in prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner from Russian prison.
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
Rail strike averted: Biden signs measure that would have shut down U.S. freight system
The agreement includes a 24% pay increase over five years and $5,000 voluntary assigned days off, but only one paid sick day off. Unions wanted seven.
Biden to Congress: Intervene in labor dispute, avert rail strike that would ‘devastate’ US
President Joe Biden wants Congress to avert freight rail strike by adopting tentative agreement rejected by four labor unions. House expected to act.
Culture war issues like abortion and trans rights are shaping midterm elections
The economy may be weighing most heavily on voters’ minds heading into the Nov. 8 elections, but the culture wars are inciting voter angst, too.
Turning back the clock: Will fights over curriculum usher in new era of segregated schools?
Book bans and curriculum fights over race, gender identity raise fears that what students learn in school will be dictated by where they live.
The queen is dead: Countries consider breaking from British crown now that Elizabeth’s reign is over
Death of Queen Elizabeth II gives countries still under British crown an opening to consider ending ties with the monarchy.
Will ex-presidents, including Trump and Obama, attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral? Not likely.
Buckingham Palace did not grant Joe Biden permission to bring a special U.S. delegation with him to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in Westminster Abbey.
President Joe Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral; date and details have not been set
The date and details of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral have not been set, but President Biden says he plans to attend.
China halts climate, military talks with US as tensions rise over Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
China will shut down dialogue with the U.S. on climate change, the military and other efforts in response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Biden taps top officials from FEMA and CDC to coordinate fight against monkeypox outbreak
President Joe Biden has tapped top officials to coordinate the response to monkeypox amid criticisms over pace of vaccine availability.