May 04 Biden quadruples Trump refugee cap after delay backlash By Matthew Lee, Zeke Miller, Julie Watson, Associated Press President Joe Biden formally raised the nation's cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in replacing the record-low ceiling set by former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Biden pushes education spending at stops in Virginia By Associated Press Biden and his wife, Jill, visited Tidewater Community College. The president has proposed $109 billion be spent to provide Americans with two years of tuition-free community college. Continue reading
May 03 EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators and coolants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The proposed rule follows through on a law Congress passed in December authorizing a 15-year phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Continue reading
May 03 Biden administration begins reuniting some families separated at U.S.-Mexico border By Associated Press The Biden administration said Monday that four families that were separated at the Mexico border during Donald Trump's presidency will be reunited in the United States this week. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 6:17 Biden’s 100 days: Where the president stands on his campaign promises By Yamiche Alcindor, Meredith Lee, Alex D'Elia 100 days into his presidency, President Joe Biden has already faced historic challenges. In his televised first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, he laid out his plans to prepare the country for the future by strengthening… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 8:38 HHS Sec. Becerra on bipartisanship, health care and immigration By Amna Nawaz The Biden administration on Wednesday laid out a $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, which focuses on child care and education. As President Biden pushes these sweeping new policies, he's relying on his cabinet secretaries to help in the negotiation effort. Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:45 What to expect from Biden’s joint address to Congress and the Republican response By Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor President Joe Biden will give his first joint address to Congress Wednesday — a moment to sell his vision to the American people that comes on the eve of his 100th day in office. Biden is expected to outline his… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:54 American Families Plan aims to ‘shore up America’s middle class,’ White House adviser says In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to touch on his ambitious plans for the country. One of those plans is his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. Heather Boushey is a member… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:31 Why this economist is ‘giddy’ about Biden’s plans to invest in low income families One of the major themes from President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday will be plans to substantially expand programs affecting children, families and reducing poverty. Amna Nawaz dives into those proposals and the questions… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 4:12 How Biden will fund his plans to create jobs, confront COVID-19 and climate change By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan President Joe Biden will face a joint Congress and the nation Wednesday, laying out his vision to create jobs, combat COVID-19, and confront climate change. Behind the bold vision is a complex mix of funding, causing confusion at the state… Continue watching