Politics Sep 03 Biden's message to battered Gulf Coast: 'We are here for you' President Joe Biden is calling for greater public resolve to confront climate change and help the nation deal with the fierce storms, flooding and wildfires that have beset the country.
Economy Sep 01 White House details plans to improve housing affordability Millions of Americans are getting priced out of ownership or stuck spending the bulk of their income on rent. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index climbed a record 19.1 percent in June from a year ago.
Politics Aug 16 Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25 percent in October The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families. It's the largest single increase in the program's history.
Nation Aug 16 WATCH: Biden says he stands 'squarely behind' Afghanistan decision “American troops cannot, and should not, be fighting in a war and dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight for themselves," Biden said.
Economy Aug 03 CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3 The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid.
Economy Aug 03 Yellen briefs Democrats amid calls for new ban on evictions Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has briefed House Democrats on the administration’s efforts to prevent widespread housing evictions after a moratorium lapsed.
Economy Aug 02 White House says CDC can't stop evictions, calls on states to act The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions out of their homes.
Politics Aug 02 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions of Americans out of their homes.
Politics Jul 30 WATCH: Biden sees shortages to stop climate-change fueled wildfires It was the second meeting between Biden and the governors, and the situation has only worsened since the first, putting a strain on aircraft, hoses and other supplies.
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Biden speaks about efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing President Joe Biden checked out the big rigs at a Pennsylvania truck factory on Wednesday and promised workers that his policies would reshape the U.S economy for the working class.