Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says

Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.

Biden to host King Abdullah II of Jordan amid Middle East tensions

President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.

Facebook responds to Biden’s criticism over COVID-19 information

Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.

Biden administration drops Trump showerhead rule to increase water flow

The Energy Department is going back to a showerhead standard adopted in 2013, saying it provides plenty of water for a good soak and a thorough clean.

Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments

Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.

Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war

With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.

‘Anti-American’: Biden slams voting restrictions as part of ‘big lie’

President Joe Biden addressed voting rights in a speech Tuesday in Philadelphia amid some Republican-led state legislatures enacting voting restrictions.

Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals

The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."

President Biden to give speech on voting rights in Philadelphia Tuesday

President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

‘Democracy did prevail’: Biden marks 6 months since Capitol riot

President Joe Biden marked six months since the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6, declaring in a statement released on Tuesday, “democracy did prevail.”

Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.

Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address

“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Biden picks UPenn president for Germany ambassador

President Joe Biden on Friday announced he's nominating University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann to serve as U.S. ambassador to Germany.