Jun 07 Biden vetoes bill to cancel student loan debt relief By Associated Press "It is a shame for working families across the country that lawmakers continue to pursue this unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents," Biden said in a statement when announcing his veto. Continue reading
Jun 07 What you need to know about the Republican-FBI clash over a Biden-related document By Farnoush Amiri, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The yearslong feud between congressional Republicans and the FBI is reaching a new level of rancor as lawmakers prepare a resolution to hold bureau director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: Biden speaks of accomplishments during Cabinet meeting By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House is launching a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort by the administration to show the positive impact of its policies on the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Biden says Chiefs are 'building a dynasty' as he hosts Super Bowl champs at White House By Associated Press Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.”… Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Biden praises Denmark for 'standing up' for Ukraine amid Russian invasion By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Both Britain and Denmark are playing a pivotal role in the nascent joint international plan that Biden recently endorsed after months of resisting calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for U.S. aircraft. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 6:59 What's next after the debt limit deal for Congress and the presidential race By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn After hammering out a deal to suspend the U.S. debt limit and avert a default disaster, leaders in both parties are already looking ahead. Bloomberg congressional reporter Erik Wasson and The 19th’s founder and editor at large Errin Haines join… Continue watching
Jun 03 Biden signs bipartisan bill that suspends debt limit until 2025, cuts spending By Chris Megerian, Associated Press With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Biden celebrates a 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address on debt ceiling deal By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden is set to sign it at the White House on Saturday with just two days to spare until the Treasury Department has warned the U.S. wouldn't be able to meet its obligations. Continue reading
Jun 01 Senate votes to avoid a default, sends debt ceiling bill to Biden By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The compromise package negotiated between Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaves neither Republicans nor Democrats fully pleased with the outcome. Continue reading
Jun 01 Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation, Biden expected to veto By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Supreme Court heard arguments in February in a challenge to Biden's move, with the conservative majority seemingly ready to sink the plan. A decision is expected in the coming weeks. Continue reading