In abortion rights debate, President Biden doesn't often use the word
President Biden insists that he strongly believes in the rights spelled out in the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that are now under the direst threat in decades. But he barely even uses the word "abortion" and when his administration has been asked about what it can do to protect reproductive rights, the response has mostly been that Congress must write the landmark court decision into law, a strategy that is highly likely to fail.
COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer
“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.
Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Biden remembers wife Neilia, daughter Naomi on 49th anniversary of their death
Neilia Biden and their 13-month-old daughter Naomi died after their car was broadsided while they were en route to pick up a Christmas tree.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
'We owe them action': Biden marks 9 years since Sandy Hook shooting, calls for tougher gun laws
President Joe Biden remembered the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 and is calling for more action on gun violence.
Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology
President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.
Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’
President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell among Kennedy Center honorees
Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.
Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions
The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
‘Chanukah Sameach’ : Biden recognizes Hanukkah 2021 with well wishes
“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Biden Thanksgiving menu released by White House
The meal comes after President Joe Biden traveled to a Coast Guard Station to visit service members stationed there.