Biden’s Address to Congress Will Call For New Era of Spending.
The president urged lawmakers from both parties to embrace a sweeping new vision for public benefits, financed by higher taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
Republican Rebuttal to Biden’s Speech: Tim Scott’s Full Transcript
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered the Republican Party’s rebuttal to President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress.
25,000 Barrels Possibly Laced With DDT Are Found Off California Coast
One researcher said the number of discarded drums far exceeded his expectations. “It was hard to wrap my head around the density of targets,” he said.
Biden Proposes Free Community College for All Americans
President Biden’s proposal calls for community college to be free for all Americans, which may relieve some of the burdens saddling low-income and working-class college students.
Man Sentenced for Police Station Fire After George Floyd’s Death
A 23-year-old Brainerd, Minn., man was also ordered to pay $12 million for his role in the fire in Minneapolis, U.S. prosecutors said.
An Alameda Police Officer Used His Knee to Pin Down Mario Gonzalez
An analysis of body camera footage shows that one officer appeared to keep his knee on the upper right side of Mr. Gonzalez’s back for 2 minutes 50 seconds.
Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?
Officials from both parties say the census numbers released this week raise questions about the totals, with Democrats contending that the Hispanic population was undercounted.
What’s in Biden’s Plan: Free Preschool, National Paid Leave and More
President Biden’s latest proposal is funded by raising taxes on wealthier Americans, and it is likely to encounter Republican resistance for that reason.
Florida House Passes G.O.P.-Backed Bill on Voting Limits
The legislation, which now heads back to the State Senate for a vote, would add strict new rules for drop boxes and new identification requirements for absentee ballots, among other measures.
Cheerleader’s Vulgar Rant Prompts Lively Supreme Court Argument
The justices struggled to determine how the First Amendment applies to public schools’ power to punish students for social media posts and other off-campus speech.
Biden Makes His Pitch to Congress
The president’s “human infrastructure” plan has the support of most Americans, but it’s a tougher sell to lawmakers.
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