Nov 06 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on Amtrak and passenger rail during visit to Delaware By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The president highlighted spending to modernize 25 passenger train projects between Boston and Washington at an event in Bear, about 12 miles from Biden’s home in Wilmington. Continue reading
Nov 04 Offshore wind project cancellations jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Michael Hill, Mike Catalini, Associated Press The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing the Biden administration’s goals of powering 10 million homes from towering ocean-based turbines… Continue reading
Nov 04 Analysis: How Biden's new executive order tackles AI risks, and where it falls short By Anjana Susarla, The Conversation The set of guidelines for artificial intelligence that the White House unveiled on Oct. 30 shows that the U.S. government is attempting to address the risks posed by AI. However, it leaves unresolved the issue of comprehensive data privacy legislation. Continue reading
Nov 02 House approves $14.5 billion in assistance for Israel as Biden vows to veto the GOP plan By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza. The partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson is posing a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Biden pushes for more U.S.-Latin America trade, seeking to lessen Chinese influence By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden on Friday will welcome national leaders from across the Western Hemisphere for the first Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: White House discusses meetings with big city mayors on additional support for migrant services By Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden administration officials hosted big city mayors at the White House on Thursday to discuss how to manage a growing number of migrants, one day after those leaders sent a letter asking for more federal help. Continue reading
Nov 02 Michigan Democrats fear Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war could put his reelection campaign in jeopardy in the key swing state next year. Continue reading
Nov 01 Biden praises efforts that have started to help some people leave Gaza By Associated Press President Joe Biden also said more work needs to be done to “significantly step up the flow of critical humanitarian assistance into Gaza.”… Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Biden touts new economic opportunity in rural America during Minnesota visit By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The president announced more than $5 billion in spending, largely in rural areas, that will go toward better adapting agriculture to climate change, as well as expanding high-speed internet access and improving local infrastructure. Continue reading
Nov 01 Mayors of 5 big cities press for meeting with Biden to address surge of migrants By Colleen Long, Associated Press he mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities. Continue reading