Dec 15 WATCH: White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is once more making some free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households as it releases its contingency plans with coronavirus cases ticking upward this winter. Continue reading
Dec 15 Russia warns of 'consequences' if U.S. sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Russia's Foreign Ministry is warning that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be a "provocative move" that could prompt a response from Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 15 New poll shows slight thaw for Biden approval, resilient support for Trump By Laura Santhanam Recent years of political impasse may have shaken people's faith in the next Congress' ability to find solutions to many of the nation's chronic list of problems, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
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