Jun 03 Biden offers tax deal to Republicans in infrastructure talks By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is trying to break a logjam with Republicans on how to pay for infrastructure. He's proposing a 15% minimum tax on corporations and the possibility of revenues from increased IRS enforcement of unpaid taxes. Continue reading
Jun 02 Biden, GOP senator to talk again on infrastructure deadline By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Joe Biden met for nearly an hour with the top Republican negotiator on infrastructure, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Time is running out to strike a bipartisan deal. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Biden announces free beer, other new incentives for 'vaccine sprint' By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including an early summer sprint of incentives. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: White House plans 'month of action' against COVID-19 By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki previewed some of President Joe Biden's plans for a “month of action” on Wednesday to get more shots into arms before the July 4 holiday. Continue reading
Jun 02 Biden pushes for U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount By Alexandra Jaffe, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Biden called out lawmakers in Congress — including two senators in his own party — for holding up action on voting bills. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 6:03 Biden makes history with Tulsa visit, pledges to tackle racial wealth gap A century after a storm of racial killing engulfed Tulsa, Oklahoma, President Joe Biden's visit to the city's Greenwood district reflects how the nation is reassessing race relations — past, present and future. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports on… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 4:37 How the rise in crime could impact Dems' prospects in 2022 By PBS NewsHour This week’s mass shooting in San Jose was the deadliest in the Bay Area’s history, and was one of the estimated 230 mass shootings this year. The surge in gun violence has had serious political implications in the past and… Continue watching
May 28 WATCH: Biden marks vaccine progress, thanks troops ahead of holiday By Alexandra Jaffe, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Joe Biden started the Memorial Day weekend by visiting a rock climbing gym in northern Virginia as the state lifted all COVID-19 distancing and capacity restrictions at private businesses and much of the nation pushes toward a greater sense… Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Biden, Northam speak as Virginia lifts COVID restrictions By News Desk President Joe Biden visited a Virginia climbing center to tout the strong progress the country has made since he took office. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 2:28 Biden's proposed budget plan could be the largest since World War II. Here's what's in it By Yamiche Alcindor President Joe Biden's first budget proposal, which will be released Friday, will look to transform the economy, education — all while confronting climate change. It would also be historic in its price tag if passed: $6 trillion — the highest… Continue watching