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$30 billion rescue of First Republic Bank announced by major banks

A group of banks announced a $30 billion rescue of First Republic Bank on Thursday afternoon as part of efforts to stabilize the market.

SVB collapse: White House looks to Congress for banking system response

The White House repeated calls for more banking regulations on Thursday, but it did not mention any actions toward a wider bank rescue.

White House defends Dobbs response ahead of ‘devastating’ abortion case in Texas

The White House bristled at criticism regarding its response to the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision as a federal judge in Texas is poised to remove a major abortion pill from the market or limit its availability.

DeSantis critical race theory ban ‘Stop WOKE Act’ blocked in Florida schools by appeals court

A federal appeals court judge blocked the reinstatement of a law backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) that would restrict the incorporation of critical race theory in public schools, leaving in place a lower court's injunction against the measure.

WATCH: Oprah reacts to unearthed letter to Trump suggesting they run for office

Oprah Winfrey reacted to a letter she wrote to former President Donald Trump more than two decades ago.

Hallie Biden identified as mystery Biden family member who received China-linked payments

Hallie Biden has been identified as the mystery Biden family member who received China-linked payments, according to bank information reviewed by House Republican investigators.

Sen. Rick Scott calls for EPA action on Florida red tide algae

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) called for the Environmental Protection Agency to take action to combat a recent red tide algae bloom off the southwest coast of Florida.

Manchin exploring ‘federal nuclear market’ to keep reactors online

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he's looking into developing a federal program whereby ratepayers across the country share in the cost of maintaining the nation's fleet of nuclear reactors, several of which retired in recent years due largely to higher cost of operation compared to other generating sources.

White House defends Biden over backlash on Willow Project: ‘Kept his word where he can’

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended the Biden administration's approval of the ConocoPhillips Willow Project, a large-scale oil drilling project.

US military leaders warn about growing China threat in Middle East and Africa

Two U.S. military leaders stressed to lawmakers the growing presence and threat posed by China in both the Middle East and Africa.
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