Joe Biden

Biden's 8 US attorney nominations would include historic firsts

Biden is nominating eight people for U.S. attorney positions in D.C., Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington state.

July 26, 2021 9:45am CDT

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.

July 22, 2021 2:30pm CDT

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.

July 22, 2021 7:58am CDT

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.

July 21, 2021 7:28pm CDT

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.

July 19, 2021 11:37am CDT

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.

July 15, 2021 12:06pm CDT

Confirmation hearing Thursday for Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to lead ICE

Earlier this year, President Joe Biden nominated Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since 2017.

July 15, 2021 11:08am CDT

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.

July 12, 2021 10:33am CDT

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.

July 8, 2021 1:35pm CDT

‘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.”

July 6, 2021 9:45pm CDT

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.

July 6, 2021 2:57pm CDT

'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test

President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.

July 5, 2021 8:59am CDT

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.

July 4, 2021 8:13pm CDT

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.

July 4, 2021 6:21pm CDT

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.

July 4, 2021 1:47pm CDT