Dec 14 On 10th anniversary of Sandy Hook, Biden says U.S. has moral obligation to prevent another shooting tragedy By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden says the U.S. "should have societal guilt" for the slow pace of action on restricting access to firearms as he marked the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Biden tells African leaders the U.S. is 'all in' on the continent By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press On Wednesday he described billions in promised government funding and private business investment to help the growing continent in health, infrastructure, business and technology. Continue reading
Dec 13 Biden's judicial nominations have set records for diversity, but several remain unconfirmed By Candice Norwood, The 19th The president has prioritized nominating people from underrepresented backgrounds in terms of race, gender and professional experience, but advocates say there’s still ‘a long way to go.’… Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, protecting same-sex and interracial marriages By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: 'Economic plan is working' to slow inflation, Biden says By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Consumer prices rose 7.1 percent in November from a year ago, the government said Tuesday. That was down from 7.7 percent in October and a recent peak of 9.1 percent in June. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden package gifts at Toys for Tots event By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Continue reading
Dec 12 Biden restarts task force aimed at helping immigrants integrate into the U.S. By Colleen Long, Associated Press The task force on New Americans will be run by the Domestic Policy Council and the work will focus on workforce training, education and financial access and language learning and health. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: White House says Biden has formed an interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Amid a surge in hateful rhetoric and violence, President Joe Biden on Monday formed a new interagency group to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism, the White House announced. Continue reading
Dec 11 Biden aims to narrow trust gap between U.S. and African leaders at summit By Aamer Madhani, Farai Mutsaka, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration about… Continue reading
Dec 09 Biden wants African Union to be added to the Group of 20 nations By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week's U.S.-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations. Continue reading