Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access

President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.

Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned

After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.

Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access

President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.

Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home

Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.

Highland Park shooting: Biden orders flags flown at half-staff

President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday calling the mass shooting “senseless” and said he has not given up “fighting the epidemic on gun violence.”

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans

“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.

Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants

By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.

Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'

The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.

Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'

President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.

Wisconsin election investigator says he deleted records

The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate President Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.

Gas Tax holiday: What you should know as calls continue for relief amid high inflation

As discussions continue over President Joe Biden's proposal for a federal gas tax holiday that he claims can provide relief for drivers, here's what you should know about the gas tax, what it's used for, and why some say a gas tax holiday might not work.