Apr 09 Women ambassadors, national security leaders urge Biden to prioritize gender parity in upcoming nominations By Ali Rogin Piper Campbell, former ambassador to Mongolia and the U.S. mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said the timing of the letter was to influence a selection process that, to the groups’ understanding, was still ongoing. … Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Pentagon to better screen recruits for extremist behavior By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Kirby also said that service leaders meeting with Austin made it clear that troops want clearer guidance on exactly what constitutes extremist activity so they know what types of behavior to report. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 5:37 How Biden’s infrastructure plan aims to tax corporations that move profits overseas By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris One major way that President Joe Biden and his team propose paying for his $2 trillion infrastructure plan is by revamping the way U.S. corporations pay taxes. As Amna Nawaz reports, the plan would both raise tax rates, and go… Continue watching
Apr 08 WATCH: Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Joe Biden, in his first major gun control measures since taking office, is announcing executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing what the White House calls a "gun violence public health epidemic."… Continue reading
Apr 08 Biden seems ready to extend U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 5:45 America’s infrastructure is crumbling. What should be prioritized? By William Brangham, Kate Grumke President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would prioritize transportation, drinking water and broadband projects, among others. It comes after the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2021 report card, giving the U.S. infrastructure a C-minus. Emily Feenstra, ASCE's managing… Continue watching
Apr 07 WATCH: Biden open to compromise on infrastructure, but not inaction By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden drew a red line on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, saying he is open to compromise on how to pay for the package but inaction is unacceptable. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Biden administration asks for business aid on infrastructure By Associated Press The Biden administration is appealing for the business community to be open to discuss higher corporate tax rates as part of the an infrastructure overhaul. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: U.S. expanding COVID-19 vaccine access to community health centers By Associated Press White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt announced the development Wednesday, which expands opportunities for underserved communities to find vaccines in their communities. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Biden to move COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date to April 19 By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to announce that he's shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines. Continue reading