President Biden, VP Harris mark 10th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will mark the 10th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. with a ceremony Thursday.
Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
Rachel Levine sworn in as first openly transgender four-star admiral
Former Pa. health secretary became nation's highest-ranking openly transgender official in March.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.
Biden takes social services, climate pitch to Pennsylvania
Biden said Friday he would prefer to cut the duration of programs the package rather than eliminate some entirely, as Democrats aim to win support from moderate lawmakers by trimming the cost.
'Democracy survived': Biden pays tribute to fallen peace officers
President Biden spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.
Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
Biden administration to install wind farms coast-to-coast to combat climate change
The projects are part of President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
Biden stresses consequences of failing to raise debt ceiling in meeting with CEOs
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
Biden calls GOP’s refusal to raise debt ceiling ‘hypocritical’
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
Biden's approval rating falls as crises take toll on popularity, poll shows
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.