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
Sep 30 Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown, aid Ukraine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 30 Biden administration scales back student debt cancellation; GOP states sue to halt plan By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press the administration quietly scaled back eligibility rules for the debt relief, eliminating a relatively small group of borrowers who are the subject of legal debate in the suit. Continue reading
Sep 30 House approves bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill provides more than $12.3 billion in Ukraine-related aid. The money will go to provide training, equipment and logistics support for the Ukraine military, help Ukraine's government provide basic services to its citizens. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the White House By Associated Press President Joe Biden said he, and the country, will "do whatever it takes, as long as it takes," to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian as he delivered remarks at Hispanic Heritage month at the White House Friday. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Biden says Hurricane Ian is likely 'among the worst storms in the nation's history' By Associated Press President Joe Biden said Hurricane Ian is "likely to rank among the worst storms in the nation's history," adding it will "take months, years to rebuild."… Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Biden vows U.S. commitment to Pacific Islands at summit By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president addressed the leaders who gathered in Washington for a summit as the White House looks to improve relations in the Pacific amid growing U.S. concern about China’s growing military and economic influence. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Biden outlines FEMA response plan after Hurricane Ian By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday said “our entire country hurts” along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocking out electrical power and forcing people into shelters. Continue reading