Sep 01 WATCH: Biden warns Trump and his allies are a threat to the ‘foundations of our Republic’ By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism. Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: White House press says U.S. to focus on long-term residency for more Afghans By Julie Watson, Associated Press The Biden administration is phasing out a program that aimed to give at-risk Afghans a quicker legal pathway to the U.S. through humanitarian relief but was criticized for its bureaucratic barriers. Continue reading
Aug 30 President Biden calls U.S. veterans before Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden called the leaders of two U.S. veterans groups assisting Afghans who have fled from the country on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Aug 29 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on Biden’s upcoming trip to Pennsylvania By Scott Bauer, Associated Press On Tuesday, President Joe Biden plans to talk up his crime prevention plans in Pennsylvania and the White House said he'll target Republicans for opposing his proposal to reimplement a ban on assault-style weapons. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 9:12 Sen. Thune on why he opposes Biden’s student loan plan, the affidavit in Mar-a-Lago search By PBS NewsHour President Biden's plan to cancel thousands of dollars in student loan debt for millions of borrowers has raised criticism from the Republican ranks. Many have called the plan unfair and believe it could worsen inflation and does little to address… Continue watching
Aug 25 WATCH: Biden calls for Democrats to vote in midterm elections, slams ‘semi-fascism’ in GOP By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats "to vote to literally save democracy once again" in the midterm elections — and comparing Republican ideology to "semi-fascism" — as he leads a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 8:33 Sen. Elizabeth Warren weighs in on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan By PBS NewsHour President Biden's plan to cancel some student debt for millions of Americans is drawing praise but also criticism. Some say it goes too far while others say it doesn't do enough to address the high cost of college. Sen. Elizabeth… Continue watching
Aug 25 2 plead guilty in scheme to sell Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary By Associated Press Prosecutors say two Florida residents have pleaded guilty in a scheme to peddle a diary and other items belonging to President Joe Biden's daughter to the conservative group Project Veritas for $40,000. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: White House press secretary says Biden reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy By News Desk President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 24 First Lady Jill Biden has ‘rebound’ COVID-19 case, President Joe Biden still testing negative By Associated Press First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent "rebound" case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend. Continue reading