Politics Sep 15 Milley defends calls to China as effort to avoid conflict The top U.S. military officer defended his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency as an effort to avoid misunderstandings and conflict.
Politics Sep 07 Biden seeking additional funds for Hurricane Ida victims, Afghan resettlement The White House is asking Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in spending to handle the costs of Hurricane Ida and other natural disasters. It also is seeking $6.4 billion for the resettlement of evacuees from Afghanistan.
Nation Sep 04 Biden walks storm-ravaged Louisiana: 'I know you're hurting' Biden pledged robust federal assistance to get people back on their feet and said the government already had distributed $100 million directly to individuals in the state in $500 checks to give them a first slice of critical help. Many…
Nation Sep 03 WATCH: Biden surveys storm damage in Louisiana neighborhood Less than a week after Hurricane Ida battered the Gulf Coast, President Joe Biden walked the streets of a hardhit Louisiana neighborhood on Friday and told local residents, “I know you're hurting, I know you're hurting.”…
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.