Senate Confirms Surgeon General, Despite NRA Push
The surgeon general was selected by the president a year ago, but unease over his opposition to weak gun laws delayed confirmation.

House GOP seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
Pres. Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the strategic reserve over several months, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s.
By Department of Energy / AP
Police release bodycam footage of attack on Paul Pelosi
The footage shows police confronting the suspect and taking him into custody after police say he severely beat Pelosi in his home.
By San Francisco Police Department via AP
Biden touts economic record, criticizes House Republicans
The president's first major economic address this year comes as the White House and Congress remain at odds over increasing the debt ceiling.
By Andrew Harnik / APTop Stories

The Memphis community reacts to Tyre Nichols’ death
As the city of Memphis prepares tonight to release the footage that captured the fatal beating, The community is also preparing for protests.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Understanding Iran's ongoing protests
Mass demonstrations have triggered the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran in decades.
By AP
House GOP seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
Pres. Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the strategic reserve over several months, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s.
By Department of Energy / AP