Politics Feb 23 WATCH: Biden and Trudeau give statements on bilateral meeting In pre-pandemic times, such a meeting would have been held with fanfare. But with Biden and Trudeau stressing caution to their citizens, both leaders are foregoing the typical pomp and holding their talks by video conference.
Politics Feb 19 WATCH: Biden lays out foreign policy priorities at Munich summit President Joe Biden has used his first big appearance on the global stage to call on fellow world leaders to demonstrate “democracies can still deliver" for people.
Politics Feb 11 Biden in call with China’s Xi raises human rights, trade Joe Biden had his first call as president with Xi Jinping, pressing the Chinese leader about trade and Beijing's crackdown on democracy activists in Hong Kong as well as other human rights concerns.
Politics Feb 10 Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup Biden says he is issuing an executive order that will prevent Myanmar's generals from accessing $1 billion in assets in the United States. He says more measures are to come.
Politics Feb 04 WATCH: Biden signals that U.S. will refocus on diplomacy abroad “America is back. Diplomacy is back,” Biden said in brief remarks to the State Department staff. "You are the center of all that I intend to do. You are the heart of it. We’re going to rebuild our alliances”…
Politics Feb 01 WATCH: White House announces Biden will meet with Republicans who propose lesser COVID-19 aid The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples.
Politics Jan 31 GOP lawmakers urge Biden to meet with them on virus relief Ten Republican senators on Sunday proposed spending about one-third of what President Joe Biden is seeking in coronavirus aid and urged him to negotiate rather than try to ram through his $1.9 trillion package solely on Democratic votes.
Politics Jan 26 Biden to order end of federally run private prisons The moves come as Biden is set to sign a series of orders and memorandums Tuesday to spotlight the new administration's effort to make combating racial injustice a central focus of his presidency.
Nation Jan 24 Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa The decision to reverse the order is not surprising, but the addition of South Africa to the restricted travel list highlights the new administration’s concern about mutations in the virus.
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Biden signs executive orders on climate, virus Biden wore a mask while seated behind the Resolute Desk with a stack of orders early Wednesday evening. He said there was “no time to start like today.”…