An artist known for his photorealistic oil paintings created the official White House portrait of former President Barack Obama.
Author: Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY
Federal student loan forgiveness could be taxed as income in some states
Although the student debt relief announced by President Joe Biden is exempt from federal income taxes, some states may consider it taxable income.
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While there’s no shortage of conflicts between the U.S. and China, an escalating confrontation over Taiwan is dialing up the tension.
White House doctor: Biden is ‘tolerating treatment well,’ symptoms improving
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have improved, the White House doctor said in an update after Biden’s first day of treatment for coronavirus.
Biden experiencing ‘very mild’ symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning, despite extra precautions taken to protect against highly transmissible strains.
President Biden wants to build ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Why it matters to the US
Improved relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a foreign policy win for Biden. But it could come at the expense of Palestinian rights.
Biden’s visit to Israel starts with security issues as US officials fret about Iran’s threat
On the first day of President Biden’s Middle East trip, he’s expected to emphasize security issues with Israel.
Biden, G-7 leaders will try to prevent millions from starving to death after war in Ukraine dramatically escalated food shortages
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dramatically escalated what was already projected to be record levels of food insecurity in the world.
Biden wants action on guns even if he doesn’t get everything he asked for: White House
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who is in talks with Republicans on gun measures, said incremental steps are more likely than a sweeping bill.
‘A charged moment for the world’: Blinken says war in Ukraine will not distract US from China threat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China is testing American diplomacy like “never before,” as he laid out how the U.S. should respond.