Politics Mar 17 WATCH: Biden hosts Ireland’s Taoiseach Varadkar for White House St. Patrick’s Day reception While the annual Washington tradition is about celebrating the historic bonds of Ireland and the United States, Biden also took time to reflect on the approaching 25th anniversary of the U.S.-brokered Good Friday accord.
Politics Mar 17 WATCH: Biden meets with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at White House President Joe Biden donned a green tie and sported shamrocks in a chest pocket as he welcomed Ireland's prime minister to the White House — two years after the COVID-19 pandemic scuttled the last St. Patrick's Day meeting.
Politics Mar 13 Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa as part of latest U.S. outreach Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is.
Politics Mar 13 Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska Climate activists say allowing oil company ConocoPhillips to move forward with the drilling plan would break Biden’s campaign promise to stop new oil drilling on public lands.
Economy Mar 12 Federal government moves urgently to avert potential banking crisis The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money quickly.
Politics Mar 12 Biden blocks other oil drilling in Alaska while considering Willow project As President Joe Biden prepares a final decision on the huge Willow oil project in Alaska, he will prevent or limit oil drilling in 16 million acres in Alaska and the Arctic Ocean, an administration official said on Sunday.
Economy Mar 12 Yellen says there will be no bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money.
Politics Mar 09 Here’s what Biden’s budget would do — if Congress supports it With Republicans in control of the House, there's no chance that President Joe Biden's new budget plan will become law as it stands. Instead, the financial blueprint that he's announcing in Philadelphia on Thursday will serve as a political talking…
Politics Mar 07 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to fund Medicare The White House held a press briefing on Tuesday as President Joe Biden proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare.
Politics Mar 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting the White House on Friday for a private meeting with President Joe Biden.