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
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: President Biden celebrates Disability Pride Month at the White House By Associated Press The president said despite the advances in the 30 years since ADA was passed, disabled Americans still face an uphill battle when it comes to employment and wage equality. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Biden calls on Congress to reinstate expanded child tax credit to end hunger by 2030 By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press President Joe Biden is hosting a conference on hunger, nutrition and health, the first by the White House since 1969 during the Nixon administration. Continue reading
Sep 27 Biden's debt cancellation plan targeted by Libertarian group lawsuit By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The lawsuit, believed to be the first targeting Biden’s plan, was filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation, a Sacramento law firm. It was filed in federal court in Indiana, one of several states that plan to tax any student debt… Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: Biden announces lower premium cost for Medicare By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press For the first time in a decade, Americans will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare’s Part B plan, which covers routine doctors’ visits and other outpatient care. Continue reading
Sep 26 White House announces French President Macron's 1st U.S. visit during Biden tenure By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Dec. 1 visit will be the second U.S. state visit for Macron, who was first elected to lead his country in May 2017 and won a second term earlier this year. Macron had a state visit during the Trump… Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Biden announces 'true cost' airline ticket rule at White House Competition Council meeting By Seung Min Kim, David Koenig, Associated Press Airlines made nearly $5.3 billion in baggage fees and nearly $700 million on cancellation and change fees last year, according to Transportation Department figures. Airlines charge a variety of other fees for extra legroom and other perks that are not tracked by… Continue reading