Jan 04 WATCH: Biden honors Hillary Clinton, Bill Nye, Magic Johnson and others with Medal of Freedom By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: Biden awards Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes, first responders By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to military recipients who displayed heroism and self-sacrifice in combat and the Medal of Valor to first responders who put their own lives at risk to save others. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden plans visit to site of New Orleans attack By Darlene Superville, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The White House says the president and first lady will travel to New Orleans on Monday to "grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack."… Continue reading
Jan 03 Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $15 billion proposal to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden has blocked the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his earlier vow on the presidential campaign trail to prevent the acquisition of Steeltown USA’s most storied… Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 8:47 Biden’s complex legacy as his 50 years in public office comes to an end By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz President Biden’s five-decade-long tenure in public service comes to an end later this month. To examine the president’s time in office and his legacy, Amna Nawaz spoke with two reporters who have covered his career extensively, Dan Balz of The… Continue watching
Jan 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks about the 235 judicial confirmations made during his term By Associated Press Biden on Thursday hailed the 235 judicial nominations that were confirmed by the Senate during his four years in office — the largest number of confirmations in a single term since Jimmy Carter was president in the 1980s. Continue reading
Jan 02 WATCH: Biden gives second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 Committee By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. Continue reading
Jan 02 WATCH: FBI says driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone in act of ‘terrorism’ By Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Jack Brook, Associated Press Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI's counterterrorism division, said Thursday that the evidence now shows that Shamsud-Din Jabbar was solely responsible for the attack and professed allegiance to the Islamic State. Continue reading
Jan 01 WATCH: Biden says New Orleans attacker posted video indicating he was inspired by ISIS By Associated Press A driver behind the wheel of a pickup truck rammed into a crowd of New Orleans revelers on Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people in what the FBI is investigating as an act of… Continue reading
Dec 31 Departing Sen. Tester on why Congress is broken By Lisa Desjardins As he exits office, Sen. Jon Tester worries about what "not serious policymakers" will do to Congress. Continue reading