Apr 16 Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Global Health Security Strategy, the president said, aims to protect people worldwide and "will make the United States stronger, safer, and healthier than ever before at this critical moment.”… Continue reading
Apr 16 Biden’s new student debt relief plan moves forward as a proposed regulation By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The proposal was hashed out over the course of several hearings as part of a federal rules process that gathers advice from outside experts. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 7:18 Here’s how the tax policies proposed by Biden and Trump differ By Lisa Desjardins, Karina Cuevas It’s tax day and millions of people are filing at the last minute. What many may not know is that the clock is ticking on some potentially big changes that will be decided by the outcome of the 2024 election. Continue watching
Apr 15 WATCH: Biden holds bilateral meeting with Czech prime minister By Associated Press Biden aimed to highlight the efforts other nations are making to support Ukraine. His comments followed the Czech government's announcement that it is sending 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 15 Biden to host Iraq’s prime minister amid soaring tensions in Middle East By Matthew Lee, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. Continue reading
Apr 14 UN chief urges ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran’s attack By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The push to encourage Israel to show restraint mirrored ongoing American efforts to curtail Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, which is now in its seventh month, and to do more to protect civilian lives in the territory. Continue reading
Apr 14 Child care costs are about to start dropping for families that need the most help By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th Many families that receive government assistance for child care still pay a lot out-of-pocket. A new Biden administration rule will lower those costs and improve payments to day care providers. Continue reading
Apr 14 G7 nations condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack as Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking it By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies “to coordinate a united diplomatic response.” The participants unanimously condemned the attack and said they “stand ready to take further measures now and in response to further… Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden meets with national security team as U.S. helps defend Israel against Iran By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Biden cut short a weekend stay at his Delaware beach home and was returning to the White House. Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden wins Wyoming’s caucuses as Alaska Democrats cast their votes for the nomination By Becky Bohrer, Mead Gruver, Associated Press President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party caucuses in Wyoming and was the only choice on the ballot later Saturday in Alaska. Continue reading