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
Aug 09 WATCH: Biden discusses clean energy investments and climate change in New Mexico By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press “I’m not here to declare victory on the economy. We have a lot more work to do," Biden said at Arcosa Wind Towers, a facility that once made Solo cups and other plastics but is now shifting to wind towers. Continue reading
Aug 08 WATCH: Biden signs Grand Canyon monument designation, citing Arizona tribal heritage, climate concerns By Chris Megerian, Terry Tang, Associated Press Coming as Biden is on a three-state Western trip, the move will help preserve about 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park. It was Biden's fifth monument designation. Continue reading
Aug 03 Palestinian foreign minister says Biden's inaction amid Middle East violence surges is 'weak' By Isabel Debre, Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden had initially won plaudits from the Palestinians when he rejected the Trump administration's unabashedly pro-Israel stance. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 8:26 How the Biden administration sees its 'historic' changes to the military justice system By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn An executive order signed by President Biden makes the largest changes to the military justice system since its creation. John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, says it’s a monumental step toward better prosecuting crimes like sexual assault and… Continue watching