Sep 05 Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, President Biden’s results still negative By Associated Press First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 5:52 News Wrap: Biden downplays threat of auto workers strike In our news wrap Monday, President Biden downplayed the threat of an auto workers strike, Russian President Putin says he's not ready to renew a deal on Ukrainian grain shipments, a new report from the UN nuclear agency shows Iran… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 8:46 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political power of organized labor NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political power of organized labor and the motivating force of abortion in elections. Continue watching
Sep 04 WATCH: Biden touts unions, job creation in Philadelphia Labor Day remarks President Joe Biden, who often says he's the most pro-union president in history, is heading to Philadelphia on Monday for the annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Biden tours aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden and the first lady surveyed the damage from Hurricane Idalia in Florida, India launched a spacecraft to study the sun’s atmosphere, politician and diplomat Bill Richardson, who negotiated the release of several Americans… Continue watching
Sep 01 Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in Vietnam War By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy. Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after economy adds 187,000 jobs in slowing but steady growth By Associated Press President Joe Biden will deliver remarks after the August jobs report shows economy added 187,000 positions, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed. Continue reading
Aug 31 Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press It's the latest effort by Biden's top officials to combat rising gun violence nationwide. People who sell firearms online or at gun shows would be required to be licensed and run background checks on the buyers before the sales. Continue reading
Aug 30 PHOTOS: Florida surveys damage in aftermath of Hurricane Idalia By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press Hurricane Idalia is unleashing life-threatening wind and rain in Florida and Georgia… Continue reading
Aug 30 3.6 million workers to be eligible for overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year. Continue reading