Jun 09 WATCH: Biden says future for the Americas depends on countries working together By Associated Press Relations with Latin America have proved tricky for the administration even as it solidifies ties in Europe, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted closer cooperation, and in Asia, where China's rising influence has rattled some countries. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: Biden seeks unity at Summit of the Americas, finds discord By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden tried to present a unifying vision for the Western Hemisphere on Thursday but the Summit of the Americas quickly spilled into open discord, a telling illustration of the difficulties of bringing North and South America together. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: President Biden calls on states to combat gun violence By Associated Press Biden was speaking to reporters just before he boarded Air Force One, heading to Los Angeles to participate in the Summit of the Americas. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Biden, Harris deliver inaugural remarks for 9th Summit of the Americas By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders in Los Angeles. Leaders are expected to agree on a call to action that supporters hope will guide countries as they host people fleeing violence and persecution. Continue reading
Jun 07 Biden pauses solar panel tariffs to jumpstart installations, U.S. companies weigh challenge By Matthew Daly, Associated Press U.S. solar manufacturers are considering legal challenges after President Joe Biden declared a two-year pause on tariffs for solar imports from Southeast Asia. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: President Joe Biden signs 9 bipartisan bills into law to benefit veterans By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden signed into law nine bipartisan bills that will improve care for America's veterans at the White House on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 06 In blow to Biden, Mexican president to skip Summit of the Americas By Elliot Spagat, Joshua Goodman, Chris Megerian, Associated Press López Obrador wanted Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela to be invited, but Washington did not want to include autocratic governments. The Mexican leader said Monday that "There cannot be a summit if all countries are not invited."… Continue reading
Jun 04 Biden, first lady evacuated after plane entered airspace near Delaware vacation home By Associated Press The White House said there was no threat to the Biden or his family and that precautionary measures were taken. After the situation was assessed, Biden and his wife, Jill, returned to their Rehoboth Beach home. Continue reading
Jun 03 Biden affirms human rights commitment even as administration praises Saudi Arabia on oil By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden says he's not changed his views on human rights despite his administration offering praise of Saudi Arabia for getting OPEC+ to step up oil production. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Biden hails ‘historically robust’ May jobs report as hiring remains strong By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Joe Biden hailed the May jobs report numbers Friday, calling them "historically robust" and saying they are one of the signs of a "healthy economy."… Continue reading