Latest national news headlines
Here are the latest national news headlines from various sources:
Breaking News
- Biden Administration to Send 31 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Other Countries: The White House announced that the US will donate 31 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to other countries, with a focus on low- and middle-income nations. (Source: CNN)
- Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Texas Abortion Law: The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to remain in effect, while the court considers a challenge to the law. (Source: The New York Times)
- FBI Investigates Possible Domestic Terrorism in Connection with Capitol Riot: The FBI is investigating possible domestic terrorism in connection with the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, with a focus on individuals who may have been motivated by extremist ideologies. (Source: The Washington Post)
Politics
- Biden to Meet with Congressional Leaders to Discuss Infrastructure Bill: President Biden will meet with congressional leaders on Thursday to discuss a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which is expected to be a key part of his administration's agenda. (Source: The Hill)
- House Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Voting Rights: House Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at expanding voting rights and combating voter suppression, which is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: NPR)
- Trump's Legal Team Files Motion to Dismiss Impeachment Trial: Former President Trump's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss his impeachment trial, arguing that the Senate lacks jurisdiction to try a former president. (Source: Fox News)
Economy
- US Economy Grows at 6.4% Annual Rate in Q4: The US economy grew at a 6.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Jobless Claims Fall to 730,000: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to 730,000 last week, a sign that the labor market is slowly recovering from the pandemic. (Source: CNBC)
- Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged: The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, citing the ongoing pandemic and the need to support the economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Across the US: COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise across the US, with over 70,000 new cases reported on Wednesday. (Source: The New York Times)
- Vaccine Distribution to Continue Despite Shortages: Despite shortages of COVID-19 vaccines, distribution will continue, with the goal of vaccinating millions of Americans in the coming weeks. (Source: CNN)
- CDC Warns of Potential COVID-19 Outbreaks in Schools: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of potential COVID-19 outbreaks in schools, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. (Source: NPR)
World
- Iran Seizes South Korean Oil Tanker: Iran has seized a South Korean oil tanker, accusing it of polluting the Persian Gulf. (Source: The Guardian)
- North Korea Conducts Missile Test: North Korea has conducted a missile test, which is seen as a provocation by the international community. (Source: The Washington Post)
- UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which is expected to take effect on January 1st. (Source: The BBC)
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.