Apr 14 Biden administration unveils steps to boost equity in government By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Democratic president ordered the government to advance racial equity and make government fairer for everyone, including historically underserved communities. Continue reading
Apr 14 Biden's 'cost of carbon' policy survives court challenge By Kevin McGill, Associated Press An effort by President Joe Biden's administration to account for potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules for pollution-generating industries has survived another court challenge. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: President Biden tours North Carolina HBCU engineering program By Associated Press President Joe Biden was in North Carolina touring one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Thursday while promoting his economic plans. Continue reading
Apr 13 Artillery and helicopters among $800 million in new military assistance for Ukraine approved by Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Associated Press President Joe Biden approved $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine, including artillery and helicopters, to bolster its defenses against an intensified Russian offensive in the country's East. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki slams 'stunts' by Texas governor By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday slammed as political "stunts," two actions from Texas Governor Greg Abbott - the transportation of a group of Latin American immigrants to Washington and continued truck inspections that have gridlocked the U.S.-Mexico… Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 8:30 Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López on Biden's ATF nominee, Trump's sway in primary races By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including a recharged debate over President Biden's nominee to run the agency that regulates guns, legislation… Continue watching
Apr 11 Biden issues new federal rule aimed at privately made 'ghost guns' without serial numbers By Michael Balsamo, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at "ghost guns," the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: President Biden, Indian Prime Minister Modi meet virtually By Associated Press President Joe Biden spoke on a video link with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, stressing the countries' shared values as the U.S. has pushed India and others to take a harder line against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Biden takes fresh aim at 'ghost guns' with new rules By Michael Balsamo, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at "ghost guns," the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes. Continue reading
Apr 10 Biden to press India's Modi on taking a hard line against Russia By Fatima Hussein, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as he presses world leaders to take a hard line against Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Continue reading