The White House’s use of a Cold War-era law reflects the magnitude of the supply crunch that has left many parents scrambling for formula.
Author: Andrew Jeong
Biden authorizes $350 million in defense aid for Ukraine in response to Russian invasion
The package includes anti-armor missiles, including antitank Javelin missiles; small arms; body armor; and various other munitions “in support of Ukraine’s frontline defenders who are facing down Russia’s brutal attack,” a senior defense official told …
Biden says easing mask mandates ‘probably premature’ as blue states loosen covid restrictions
The president’s remarks come after an increasing number of Democratic-led states loosen face covering requirements as the omicron-driven coronavirus surge relents.
Rudy Giuliani and One America News sued by Georgia poll workers falsely accused of electoral fraud
Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss allege that Giuliani and the far-right network knowingly spread misinformation that led to “vitriol, threats, and harassment.”
More lawmakers, governors test positive for coronavirus amid omicron surge
Rep. Barbara Lee of California is one of the latest U.S. public officials to get covid in recent days.
Biden’s omicron battle plan to include a half-billion free at-home tests, support for overwhelmed hospitals
The president’s speech Tuesday afternoon will outline next steps to fight the rise in coronavirus infections.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to allow vaccine mandate for health-care workers
The mandate “will save hundreds or even thousands of lives each month,” the government said in its court filing.
A GOP senator suggested gargling mouthwash to kill the coronavirus. Doctors and Listerine are skeptical.
A health expert said that gargling would not hurt — if accompanied with a coronavirus vaccination.
Seattle elects Republican as City Attorney, rejecting police abolitionist who celebrated property destruction
The city attorney leads prosecutions of low-level crimes and advises Seattle on legal matters. But the race was closely watched because it mirrored growing political polarization in America.
Pete Buttigieg’s infant son home from hospital after spending a week on a ventilator
The Buttigiegs adopted a boy and a girl in late summer, but it was only recently that they revealed that Joseph August was in poor health.