Mar 11 WATCH: Biden says he’s in close contact with Ukraine President Zelensky By Associated Press With the invasion in its 16th day, Biden admitted he had frustrated House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the slower speed of his actions supporting Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH: Biden slashes Russia’s trade status, bans imported alcohol and seafood By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden announced Friday that along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 09 Biden signs order for government oversight of cryptocurrency By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The executive order had been widely anticipated by the finance industry and others who have compared the cryptocurrency market with the Wild West. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy blames Biden for slow Ukraine response By Associated Press House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized President Joe Biden for not providing more to aid Ukraine with military weapons ahead of Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: Biden pushes for better care for veterans exposed to burn pits By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday said U.S. veterans were the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, has he pushed for better help for members of the military who face health problems, including after exposure to burn pits. Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: President Biden announces ban on Russian oil for the country’s attack on Ukraine By Zeke Miller, Michael Balsamo, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. Continue reading
Mar 04 Biden gets ‘significant bounce’ in week navigating Russian war, State of the Union By Laura Santhanam Approval among U.S. adults of President Joe Biden’s handling of Russia's war in Ukraine rose almost 20 percentage points in two weeks, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: President Biden signs Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault Act By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday gave victims of workplace sexual assault or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings. Continue reading
Mar 03 Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for COVID expenses By Josh Boak, Associated Press The requests would be additions to a planned budget agreement that Congress is trying to finish before a March 11 deadline. The $10 billion for Ukraine would be a rapid escalation of the $1.4 billion provided by the United States… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Biden speaks on infrastructure and jobs in Duluth, Minnesota By Darlene Superville, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden is trying to regain his political footing by rallying support for his domestic agenda even as he confronts the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading