Biden administration

Biden says troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans

By Robert Burns, Ellen Knickmeyer, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden said he's committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal.

WATCH: State Department to send official to manage Afghanistan evacuation

By Associated Press

The State Department said it was sending John Bass, a former ambassador to Afghanistan, to manage the evacuation operation in Kabul, as the Taliban have assured "safe passage' for civilians seeking to leave Afghanistan.

Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25 percent in October

By Ashraf Khalil, Josh Boak, Associated Press

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.

WATCH: Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision

By News Desk and Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak, Associated Press

“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.

Month 2 of child tax credit hits bank accounts

By Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Treasury says the second monthly child tax credit payment has begun to be disbursed. More than $15 billion will be paid out to families of about 61 million children.

Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich says her “hands are tied” by an appellate ruling from the last time courts considered the evictions moratorium in the spring. Alabama landlords who are challenging the moratorium are likely to appeal her Friday ruling.

WATCH: Biden talks gas prices as he pushes domestic agenda

By Associated Press

Fresh off back to back Senate victories on both his infrastructure plan and budget blueprint, Biden pitched his domestic agenda, insisting they're already "working" to deliver for the American people.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden's administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation's recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.

What’s inside the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

WATCH: Biden, Harris give remarks at White House following passage of bipartisan infrastructure plan

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

“Today, we proved that democracy can still work,” Biden declared at the White House, taking note of the 69-30 vote that included even Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.