Jul 25 WATCH: White House COVID response coordinator says Joe Biden is improving ‘significantly’ By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden continues to “improve significantly” despite a lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection, according to an update Sunday from his doctor. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives By News Desk and Associated Press Biden highlighted his efforts to curb gun violence in recent years, pointing out that "being a cop today is a hell of a lot harder than it's ever been" in part because they have to face "weapons of war" out on… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Pope to ask forgiveness for historical abuse of Native children in Canada In our news wrap Sunday, Pope Francis landed in Canada, where he will ask forgiveness from Indigenous communities for historical abuses of Native children at residential schools once run by the Catholic Church. Also, President Biden's physician says his COVID… Continue watching
Jul 24 Analysis: Biden’s global promises hindered by political obstacles at home By Chris Megerian, Fatima Hussein, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Domestic politics have routinely been a roadblock when it comes to taking action on climate change, taxes and pandemic relief, undermining hopes that Biden could swiftly restore the U.S. to its unquestioned role as a global leader. Continue reading
Jul 24 Biden says he’s feeling better after testing positive for COVID By Associated Press Administration officials have emphasized that his symptoms are mild because he has received four vaccine doses, and he started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected. Continue reading
Jul 23 Biden likely infected by BA.5 coronavirus variant, doctor says By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden likely contracted the highly contagious BA.5 variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat since his positive test, according to an update from his doctor on… Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: White House provides update on Biden after he tests positive for COVID By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the president's symptoms as "very mild" and said Biden had been in contact with staff members by phone and was participating in his planned meetings via phone and Zoom from the White House… Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Pelosi wishes Biden well after testing positive for COVID By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wishes President Joe Biden well as he has tested positive for COVID-19, underscoring the extent to which the virus has infiltrated American society. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: White House COVID coordinator faces questions after Biden tests positive By Associated Press The president tested positive on Thursday and is isolating with “very mild symptoms," the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus challenge the nation's efforts to get back to normal. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 3:02 Calls for climate action grow as heat waves envelop the U.S. and Europe By Geoff Bennett, Lizz Bolaji Heat waves at home and abroad this week are fueling new appeals for action on climate change. President Biden addressed the issue Wednesday, as large swaths of the United States and Europe spent another day in dangerously high temperatures. Geoff… Continue watching