Politics Mar 08 WATCH: Biden pushes for better care for veterans exposed to burn pits President Joe Biden on Tuesday said U.S. veterans were the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, has he pushed for better help for members of the military who face health problems, including after exposure to burn pits.
Politics Mar 08 WATCH: President Biden announces ban on Russian oil for the country's attack on Ukraine President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump.
Politics Mar 03 Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for COVID expenses The requests would be additions to a planned budget agreement that Congress is trying to finish before a March 11 deadline. The $10 billion for Ukraine would be a rapid escalation of the $1.4 billion provided by the United States…
Politics Mar 01 7 key takeaways from Biden's 2022 State of the Union speech President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address was likely going to focus inward, looking at the economic and public health woes besetting the U.S. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the war that has ensued changed all that.
Politics Feb 14 Biden's inflation plan offers long-term solutions, but faces voters demanding action now President Joe Biden came into office with a plan to fix inflation but not the particular inflationary problem that the country now faces.
Politics Feb 14 Vice President Harris gives remarks on infrastructure law and high-speed internet President Joe Biden came into office with a plan to fix inflation — just not the particular inflationary problem that the country now faces.
Politics Feb 10 WATCH: Biden puts focus on lowering drug prices in fight against inflation Unable to tame inflation that has worsened sharply under his watch, President Joe Biden stressed Thursday that his administration’s policies would cut prescription drug prices and make life more affordable for families.
Politics Feb 08 WATCH: Vice President Harris and Treasury Secretary Yellen say child tax credit money still available through tax returns The Biden administration wants families with children to know that there is roughly $193 billion waiting for them — all they need to do is file their taxes to claim it.
Economy Feb 07 Biden task force releases report recommending strengthened labor unions The report argues that a decadeslong drop in union membership has coincided with a rising share of income going to the top 10 percent of earners.
Politics Feb 03 WATCH: Biden says nation must come together to end gun violence during visit to New York Running through a grim tally of recent gun deaths, Biden pledged that the federal government would step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed.