May 01 WATCH: Biden speaks at White House correspondents' dinner By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden took the opportunity to test out his comedic chops, making light of the criticism he has faced in his 15 months in office while taking aim at his predecessor, the Republican Party and the members of the… Continue reading
Apr 30 Biden's order to increase mining to power electric vehicles raises contamination concerns By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Biden’s action does not waive existing environmental and labor standards, nor does it address the years-long process needed to obtain a federal permit for a new mine. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: White House correspondents' dinner featuring Trevor Noah By News Desk and Farnoush Amiri, Will Weissert, Associated Press After the pandemic nixed the event in 2020 and 2021, the White House Correspondents' Association dinner returned Saturday night, with Joe Biden as the first sitting president to attend in six years after Donald Trump shunned it while in office. Continue reading
Apr 30 Activists keep up pressure as Biden considers student debt move By Chris Megerian, Associated Press For student loan activists, the past week began with hope as Biden gave his clearest indication that he was considering canceling federal student debt rather than simply allowing borrowers to defer payments during the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 29 Biden, Mexican president discuss migration, other issues By Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Joe Biden discussed efforts to address the unprecedented flow of migration along the U.S. southern border in a Friday afternoon call with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: White House says Putin should not take part in upcoming G20 summit in Indonesia By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration does not think Russian President Vladimir Putin should take part in the incoming G20 summit in Indonesia this fall. Continue reading
Apr 29 Independents favor the GOP right now, poll finds. Here's why it matters By Laura Santhanam Current economic challenges, particularly inflation, have taken a toll not only on Democrats vying for their spots on Capitol Hill, but also on the one currently residing at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Biden says he's taking a 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers who took out thousands of dollars in loans to finance their higher education. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Biden asks Congress for $33 billion to help Ukraine fight Russia By Alan Fram, Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden asked Congress on Thursday for $33 billion to bolster Ukraine's fight against Russia, signaling a burgeoning and long-haul American commitment as Moscow's invasion and the international tensions it has inflamed show no signs of receding. Continue reading
Apr 28 U.S. economy shrinks first time in two years but consumer and business spending strong By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The U.S. economy shrank last quarter for the first time since the pandemic recession struck two years ago, contracting at a 1.4 percent annual rate, but consumers and businesses kept spending in a sign of underlying resilience. Continue reading