Aug 15 WATCH: Biden touts economic policies in trip to battleground Wisconsin By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press On the heels of a fourth indictment for Trump, Biden focused on manufacturing jobs in a speech at a Wisconsin factory — putting his ideas for growth up against his Republican rivals in a bid to win over voters in a key… Continue reading
Aug 15 ‘Bidenomics’ delivers once-in-a-generation investment, but with political risks By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats see the trio of bills — two of which also drew bipartisan support from Republicans — as their calling card to voters ahead of the 2024 election, the tangible results of Biden’s vision and tenure in the White House. Continue reading
Aug 14 Biden says auto workers need ‘good jobs that can support a family’ as carmakers transition to electric vehicles By Josh Boak, Associated Press The president has not yet been endorsed by the United Auto Workers as he seeks reelection. But he has broad support from organized labor going into the 2024 campaign. Continue reading
Aug 14 Hunter Biden’s lawyers argue plea deal on gun charge remains valid By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The two-part deal on tax and gun charges was supposed to have largely wrapped up the long-running investigation run by Delaware U.S. attorney David Weiss. But it hit the skids after a judge raised questions about its terms and appeared… Continue reading
Aug 12 How the attorney general’s special counsel appointment affects Biden’s reelection bid By Steve Peoples, Associated Press As he gears up for reelection, President Joe Biden faced a fresh setback Friday when Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to probe his son, Hunter. Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Attorney General Garland to appoint a special counsel in Hunter Biden probe By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland says he will appoint a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe. This story is developing and will be updated. Continue reading
Aug 10 Major gun safety groups come together to endorse Biden for 2024 election By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Associated Press The groups endorsing the president for reelection include: Brady Campaign, Team Enough, Community Justice Action Fund, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, and Giffords. Continue reading
Aug 10 WATCH: Biden marks anniversary of the PACT Act that expanded veteran benefits By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden evoked the memory of his late son and praised leaders from both parties for unifying behind veterans Thursday as he and Utah's Republican governor paid tribute to a year-old law that is delivering the largest expansion of veterans benefits in decades. Continue reading
Aug 09 Biden issues an executive order restricting tech investments in China By Josh Boak, Associated Press In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate U.S.-based investments going toward China for computer chips, micro electronics, quantum technologies and AI. Continue reading
Aug 09 Utah man suspected of threatening Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant By Lindsay Whitehurst, Sam Metz, Associated Press A Utah man accused of making threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state Wednesday, authorities said. Continue reading