Biden names diverse slate of judicial nominees for federal courts

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his first slate of judicial nominees to serve as federal district or appeals court judges.

White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests

The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.

‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.

Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.

Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks

"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.

Gov. Ducey declares August 14 to be National Navajo Code Talkers Day in Arizona

Under Senate Bill 1802, the new holiday will fall on August 14 each year. If it falls on a day other than Sunday, it will be observed on the Sunday following August 14.

Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19

President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.

Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99

Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.

Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30

The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.

Rev. Sharpton, Floyd family kneel for 8 minutes, 46 seconds to honor George Floyd

Before opening statements began in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, Reverend Al Sharpton urged Americans and people worldwide to join in a moment of remembrance for Floyd.

Flagstaff City Council objects to Gov. Ducey order on mask mandates

COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.

Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread

Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.

Biden staffer blocks Ted Cruz from taking video at migrant facility

Sen. Ted Cruz showed exclusive video of a woman he identified as a Biden administration staffer blocking him from recording at a migrant facility on "Sunday Morning Futures."

Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6B over 2020 election claims

Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed that the voting company had rigged the 2020 election.

Trump may visit US-Mexico border region ‘soon,’ former aide says

Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.

Arizonans continue to react to Gov. Ducey's decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions

Following Gov. Ducey's announcement that COVID-related restrictions will be lifted, some medical experts say now is too early to do such a thing. Meanwhile, businesses are reacting to Gov. Ducey's decision.