Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses? The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing. Greg Rosalsky
Rep. Devin Nunes is resigning from Congress to be CEO of Trump's new media company The California Republican and Trump ally will take the helm of the Trump Media & Technology Group next month, giving up his seat in the middle of his 10th term. Benjamin Swasey
Former Sen. Bob Dole, who fought for disability rights, has died Bob Dole was a hero for disability rights advocates, especially those who remember the days before the Americans with Disabilities Act, and his role in getting that landmark legislation passed. Frank Morris
U.S. has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representatives to Beijing for the winter Olympics given the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region. John Ruwitch
The lasting consequences of America's shift to using more contractors to fight wars Many people who fought and died on behalf of the U.S. during 20 years of war in Afghanistan were contractors, not troops. It's part of a change in how America fights wars, and it has consequences. Steve Walsh
Trump has backed former Sen. David Perdue for Georgia governor Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue has launched a bid for governor, challenging sitting Gov. Brian Kemp in the GOP primary with the ultimate aim of defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams. Domenico Montanaro
Biden is set to have a video call with Putin on Tuesday. Here's what's at stake President Biden is having a video call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern about Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border. Franco Ordoñez
New York York will have the nation's 1st vaccine mandate for private sector employers New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio has announced what he called a "pre-emptive strike" before the winter — a vaccine mandate for private sector employers. Quil Lawrence
Trump's social media deal is being investigated by regulators Regulators including the SEC are investigating a planned merger between a shell company and former President Donald Trump's social media startup. David Gura
Citing humanitarian abuses, U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics The White House cited the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region of China. U.S. athletes will compete in the Olympics. Alana Wise