COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
Bezos offers to cover $2B in NASA costs in exchange for moon mission contract
Jeff Bezos offered to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for Blue Origin to gain a lunar-lander contract to help put astronauts on the moon.
Jeff Bezos offered to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for Blue Origin to gain a lunar-lander contract to help put astronauts on the moon.
Harris releases strategy to tackle 'root causes' of migration spike
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
New Jersey 'strongly recommends' mask-wearing in certain indoor settings
New Jersey is urging its residents to resume mask-wearing in certain indoor settings after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated mask-wearing guidance amid a spike in new COVID-19 infections propelled by the Delta variant.
New Jersey is urging its residents to resume mask-wearing in certain indoor settings after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated mask-wearing guidance amid a spike in new COVID-19 infections propelled by the Delta variant.
Biden pushes 'buy American' efforts, energy investments at truck plant
President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
No mask mandate, but Pennsylvanians urged to follow guidance
Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that he is not considering a statewide mask mandate as coronavirus cases surge in Pennsylvania and across the country, while his administration said it is not requiring masks in schools.
Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that he is not considering a statewide mask mandate as coronavirus cases surge in Pennsylvania and across the country, while his administration said it is not requiring masks in schools.
Jill Biden, Team USA cheer for each other at Tokyo Olympics
Dr. Jill Biden cheered on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and the American swimmers returned the gesture.
Dr. Jill Biden cheered on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and the American swimmers returned the gesture.
Governor Wolf says his position on voter ID hasn't changed
With talks on wider election-related legislation at a standstill, Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that his position on expanding Pennsylvania's voter identification requirements has not changed, and that he is against anything that would “suppress the vote.”
With talks on wider election-related legislation at a standstill, Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that his position on expanding Pennsylvania's voter identification requirements has not changed, and that he is against anything that would “suppress the vote.”
'Held hostage by gun violence': Controller, councilmember call on Kenney to take emergency action
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilmember Jamie Gautier again called on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a citywide gun violence emergency as nearly 1,300 Philadelphians have been shot so far this year. The city has already recorded 309 homicides in 2021.
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilmember Jamie Gautier again called on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a citywide gun violence emergency as nearly 1,300 Philadelphians have been shot so far this year. The city has already recorded 309 homicides in 2021.
Olympics 2021: Jill Biden arrives in Tokyo, meets prime minister
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip comes as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip comes as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
GOP vows to pull out of Capitol riot probe after Pelosi rejects 2 members
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
DA Krasner emotionally calls for several measures to help curb gun violence
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
DA Krasner emotionally calls for several measures to help curb gun violence
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.