Sep 26 WATCH: Biden makes historic visit to UAW picket line, tells union to 'stick with it' By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krishner, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden has joined the United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history. Continue reading
Sep 26 Biden to show solidarity with striking UAW workers in historic move By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krisher, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden's trip to join a picket line in the suburbs of Detroit is the most significant demonstration of his pro-union bona fides, a record that includes vocal support for unionization efforts at Amazon.com facilities and executive actions that promoted worker… Continue reading
Sep 25 Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and is committed to act By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Associated Press Pacific islands leaders gathered on Monday for a White House summit. Many have been critical of rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change despite being responsible for much of the problem. Continue reading
Sep 24 U.S. will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden prepares to host Pacific summit By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that it is committed to increasing American presence in the region. Continue reading
Sep 23 Granting of temporary legal status for Venezuelan migrants draws mixed reactions By Regina Garcia Cano, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The Biden administration's grant of temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans already in the U.S. may complicate its messaging abroad. Critics say it encourages others to come, but others say Venezuelans will come with or without prospects for temporary… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 5:37 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Sep 21 15,000 voters in Arizona have joined a new political party. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoiler By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press It's a number big enough to tip the presidential election in a critical swing state — something that has particularly alarmed people trying to stop Trump from winning the White House again. Continue reading
Sep 21 Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio train derailment but won't declare disaster By Josh Funk, Associated Press President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: Ukraine's Zelenskyy gives address at U.S. National Archives during visit to Washington By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars. Continue reading
Sep 20 Most Americans view Israel as an ally, but fewer see it as sharing U.S. values, AP-NORC poll shows By Matthew Lee, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The poll results and the meeting come during a new period of tension between the Biden administration and Israel over Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul, which has sparked mass protests in major Israeli cities. Continue reading