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Obama, Biden reunite at White House to tout Obamacare, new provision

By Nandita Bose and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office in 2017 to tout.

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In heated exchange, U.S. defense chief defends Ukraine response

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended America’s response to the war in Ukraine on Tuesday during a heated exchange with a Republican lawmaker who accused the Pentagon of.

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Biden nominates first woman to lead U.S. military branch

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he has nominated Admiral Linda Fagan to lead the U.S. Coast Guard and become the first female uniformed leader of.

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U.S. House Republicans seek to punish Citigroup over abortion feud

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Dozens of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Tuesday demanded that the chamber drop Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) as its provider of credit cards for lawmakers, after the financial institution.

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Biden touts importance of U.S. trucking

By David Shepardson and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Monday touted the importance of the U.S. trucking industry especially during the COVID-19 pandemic as the administration has.

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Jill Biden leans on Michelle Obama alums

Sarah Mucha As President Obama returns to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since his term ended, he’ll find some familiar faces — and not just in.

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McCarthy’s Cawthorn episode shows what he won’t tolerate

Alayna Treene Andrew Solender Kevin McCarthy’s recent showdown with Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) has revealed the House minority leader’s clear red line in punishing members: whether the entire conference —.

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Obama returning to White House to celebrate health care reforms

Rebecca Falconer Former President Obama will return to the White House on Tuesday to join President Biden for an event celebrating the former commander-in-chief’s signature healthcare law, the Affordable Care.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek re-election

Rebecca Falconer Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam announced Monday she won’t seek a second term as chief executive. Why it matters: Under Lam’s tenure, the autonomy and many of the freedoms Hong Kong.

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Worker shortage thwarts Biden’s “millions” of jobs pledge

Sarah Mucha Neil Irwin President Biden’s campaign pledge to create “millions” of jobs has hit a challenge: finding workers. Why it matters: Job potential from building out clean energy and “onshoring”.

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