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
Apr 12 Biden administration announces new round of loan cancellation for 260,000 borrowers By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations on Friday. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 8:59 U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda, Solveig Rennan, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Thursday, sending a strong message of unity to Beijing. The administration says the network of alliances and partnerships in Asia is expanding in direct response to actions by China. Continue watching
Apr 11 Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense ‘ironclad’ amid growing China provocations By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The trilateral summit on Thursday was called amid growing concern about provocative Chinese action in the Pacific, which will be a large focus of the leaders' talks. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with leaders of Japan and Philippines By Associated Press The White House summit was called amid growing concern about provocative Chinese action in the Pacific, which will be a large focus of the leaders’ talks. Continue reading