Oct 11 WATCH: Biden delivers virtual remarks at the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control By Associated Press President Joe Biden thanked the nation's firefighters Tuesday during a virtual address to the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. Continue reading
Oct 07 Biden signs executive order promising EU citizens better data privacy By Frank Bajak, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed an executive order designed to allay European concerns that U.S. intelligence agencies are illegally spying on them. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: President Biden praises U.S. jobs data, but seeks 'stable growth' By Associated Press President Joe Biden hailed new job numbers Friday, saying the slowdown in job growth shows the United States is transitioning to "more stable growth," although he warns that there is "still a lot of work" to be done. Continue reading
Oct 06 Biden says nuclear 'Armageddon' at highest risk since Cuban Missile Crisis By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Speaking at a fundraiser Thursday for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons."… Continue reading
Oct 06 Biden issues pardons for thousands convicted for 'simple possession' of marijuana By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Biden says IBM investment will help competition with China By Josh Boak, Associated Press The CHIPS and Science Act, which Biden signed in August, was a rare bill for which the president was able to win bipartisan support. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Biden pledges Florida recovery help after surveying damage with DeSantis By Josh Boak, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden comforted local residents Wednesday, walking among them with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 rival. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: White House focuses on protecting abortion access as midterms approach By Chris Megerian, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is highlighting administration efforts to protect access to abortion as he marks 100 days since the Supreme Court overturned a national right to the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Biden tells Puerto Ricans he's 'committed to this island' as Hurricane Fiona recovery continues By Darlene Superville, Dánica Coto, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden promised to “rebuild it all” after arriving in Puerto Rico on Monday to survey damage from Hurricane Fiona, as tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after the storm hit. Continue reading
Oct 01 Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in exchange for 2 prisoners in U.S. custody By Eric Tucker, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press In a rare softening of hostile relations, Venezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on drug smuggling conspiracy convictions, the White… Continue reading