400 million free N95 masks to be made available starting next week, White House says
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles
While COVID-19 aid and infrastructure bills passed, Biden’s social and climate spending plan stalled and the U.S. saw a chaotic end to the war in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at some of the notable events of the president’s first year.
President Biden, First Lady volunteer at Philabundance to pay tribute ahead of MLK Day
The President and the first lady returned to Philabundance again as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of the MLK Day since they recognize hunger in America as one of the continued issues impacting children and families.
Biden touts bridge repair program in speech on infrastructure
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
Hospitals in Brooklyn, Bronx, Newark getting backup from military
Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, North Central Bronx Hospital in the Norwood section of the Bronx, and University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, will get much-needed help from military medical teams.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Schumer escalates pressure on Biden to cancel student loans in 2022
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
State of the Union: Biden to address Congress on March 1
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
White House shares $4.5B effort to help cover winter heating bills
The Biden administration shared a state-by-state breakdown of its effort to help cover winter heating bills for low-income families.
Biden, Harris to visit Atlanta Tuesday to discuss right to vote legislation
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
Capitol Riot: President Biden marks one year since January 6 insurrection
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the "God's truth" marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump's supporters that has fundamentally changed Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices
President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.
Biden, Harris to deliver remarks on anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
President Joe Biden on Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A number of other events are also planned.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.