'Let's spread a little kindness,' Biden tells Americans in Christmas address

"I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another," President Biden said in his Christmas address.

'I thank every American family': Zelenskyy says US support is vital to defense against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion.

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.

Trump criminal referral: What laws the Jan. 6 panel says were broken

The committee's referrals to the Justice Department carry no legal weight since federal prosecutors are already conducting their own investigation and are the sole deciders of whether to pursue charges against Trump.

Jan. 6 panel refers Trump, associates for criminal prosecution

The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.

Proud Boys trial: Jury selection begins as Jan. 6 panel report looms

Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the extremist group are accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to overturn Biden's victory.

As Hanukkah begins, President Biden and others condemn rising antisemitism

The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

President Biden aims to narrow trust gap with U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration about America’s commitment to the continent.

Texas man sentenced for threatening Joe Biden in 2019

The man responded to a text message about a campaign rally where Biden was set to appear, saying "I’ll be there and have been practicing my sniping skills all month just for this occasion."

Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs

President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.

Bidens entertain big names in entertainment, politics, business at first state dinner

The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic.

Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.

Biden acknowledges 'glitches' in climate law after Macron criticism

President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.

Biden boosts US effort to stem sexual violence in war zones

The president has signed a presidential memorandum that will elevate the problem to the level of a possible serious human rights abuse that triggers sanctions and other actions against foreign perpetrators.

Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.