19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
What does ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ mean?
When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles.
12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
US to consider emissions from federal oil, gas leases to gauge climate damage
U.S. government regulators for the first time will analyze greenhouse gas emissions from federal oil and gas lease sales on a national scale as the Biden administration steps up efforts to address climate change.
Biden joins world leaders for G-20 summit in Rome: Here's what to know
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
Biden arrives in Rome for global summit as domestic agenda in limbo
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
DHS ends immigration arrests at schools, 'protected areas'
The Department of Homeland Security says U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas.
Most Americans say climate change is of 'high importance,' poll shows
A majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them.
President Biden visits New Jersey to push infrastructure bill, education agenda
President Joe Biden continues to push his Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda with stops in Newark, Kearny and North Plainfield on Monday.
Biden, Manchin, Schumer meet for budget talks, but still no deal
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
Democrats edge closer to deal on Biden's $2T spending plan
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
White House: Climate change to bring global tensions, security threats, migration
The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms
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.