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.
Biden to discuss reducing crime with city, police leaders nationwide
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
Biden fires Social Security commissioner after he refuses to resign
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has officially been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to India.
Biden signs executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in big business
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
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.
Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Biden says feds will 'pick up 100% of the cost' for first 30 days of Surfside search and rescue efforts
"I have the power and will announce shortly that we’ll be able to pick up 100% of the cost from the county and the state over the first 30 days," Biden said at the briefing. "I think I’m quite sure I can do that."
‘Never give up hope,’ Biden tells Florida condo collapse victims’ families
The Bidens met with the families of victims at the Surfside condo tower collapse in Florida as rescue efforts were halted over safety concerns.