Biden visits Seattle on Earth Day: President signs order to protect old-growth forests from fire
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Armenian History Month: What has changed since President Biden recognized the genocide?
It's been exactly a year since the genocide was recognized by the United States. Many people called it a huge milestone, but they say a lot of work still needs to be done but Biden's recognition was a huge step forward.
It's been exactly a year since the genocide was recognized by the United States. Many people called it a huge milestone, but they say a lot of work still needs to be done but Biden's recognition was a huge step forward.
Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says
Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.
Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.
Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure projects
New guidance by the Biden administration will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S.
New guidance by the Biden administration will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S.
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus
The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.
The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.
Biden administration unveils steps to boost racial equity, make government fairer for everyone
The Biden administration has released hundreds of strategies it's taking or will take to boost equity across the federal government.
The Biden administration has released hundreds of strategies it's taking or will take to boost equity across the federal government.
Biden approves $800M in 'highly effective' artillery, helicopters for Ukraine
Biden said the U.S. will continue to work with allies to share additional weapons and resources as the conflict continues.
Biden said the U.S. will continue to work with allies to share additional weapons and resources as the conflict continues.
Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."
Pennsylvania man arrested, accused of slapping Biden 'I Did That' stickers on gas pumps
A man was criminally charged last week following his arrest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after affixing satirical stickers of President Biden onto the gas pumps at a local Turkey Hill gas station.
A man was criminally charged last week following his arrest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after affixing satirical stickers of President Biden onto the gas pumps at a local Turkey Hill gas station.
Biden takes aim at US ghost gun violence with federal rule, nominates new ATF head
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden declares 'moment of real change'
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.