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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.

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…

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.

What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare?

By Laura Santhanam

New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.

WATCH: Biden addresses health care costs and 1st drugs for Medicare price negotiations

By Tom Murphy, Amanda Seitz, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The administration on Tuesday released a list of the 10 drugs for which prices will be negotiated directly with the manufacturer.

WATCH: White House briefing as Biden meets with Costa Rican President Chaves

By Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press

Biden and Chaves plan talks on strengthening U.S.-Costa Rica trade tries, creating new jobs, advancing democracy and promoting a more orderly immigration process.

Biden will observe 9/11 in Alaska after Asia trip

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will participate in the annual observance at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan.

Bidens drop by a D.C. middle school math class to welcome back students

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The Bidens went to Eliot-Hine Middle School, located east of the U.S. Capitol, to mark the District of Columbia's first day of school for the 2023-24 year.

WATCH: Biden meets with King’s family on 60th anniversary of March on Washington, calls for action after shooting

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden called Monday for action to end the type of “hate-fueled violence” that authorities said motivated a white man to fatally shoot three Black people at a Florida store over the weekend. Biden said people must speak out…

WATCH: White House announces Biden will visit Hanoi next month to strengthen U.S.-Vietnam relations

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders, the White House announced on Monday.