Nov 18 WATCH: House debates Build Back Better bill before expected vote By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have brushed aside monthslong divisions and are approaching House passage of their expansive social and environment bill. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: Biden signs bills to expand police and first responder benefits By News Desk President Joe Biden signed three bipartisan bills that expand benefits for the nations law enforcement officers and first responders along with the communities they serve. Continue reading
Nov 17 Biden’s nominee for bank regulator faces hostile opposition By Ken Sweet, Associated Press Banks are opposed because her previous criticism of the banking industry makes them fearful she will be a tough regulator for Wall Street. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Biden gives remarks at General Motors electric vehicle factory in Detroit By Aamer Madhani, Tom Krisher, Associated Press President Joe Biden is highlighting billions of dollars in his big new infrastructure deal to pay for the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country. Continue reading
Nov 16 Bishops urged to listen as they consider Communion document By Peter Smith, Associated Press U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are preparing a teaching document on Communion, which some are linking to debates over whether Catholic politicians like President Joe Biden should receive Communion if they support legal abortion. Continue reading
Nov 16 Talks between Biden and China’s Xi raise hope for better ties but strains remain By Ken Moritsugu, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press China has welcomed a virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden as raising hopes for better relations, while the U.S. was more muted on the talks. Continue reading
Nov 16 WATCH: Biden touts infrastructure bill at rusty bridge in New Hampshire By Colleen Long, Holly Ramer, Associated Press Fighting sagging poll ratings, President Joe Biden has set out on a national tour to persuade everyday Americans of the benefits of his big, just-signed infrastructure plan. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Biden meets virtually with Chinese President Xi Jinping By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden has opened his virtual meeting with China's Xi Jinping on Monday by saying his goal is to ensure competition "does not veer into conflict."… Continue reading
Nov 15 What’s in the infrastructure plan? By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The $1 trillion infrastructure plan that President Joe Biden signed into law Monday has money for roads, bridges, ports, rail transit, safe water, the power grid, broadband internet and more. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Biden signs infrastructure bill at White House By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday on the White House lawn, hailing it as an example of what bipartisanship can achieve. Continue reading