Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address

“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Biden administration showcases 'model' shelter for migrant children

The Biden administration has given a rare look inside an emergency shelter it opened to house migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.

Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden

President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.

Biden says feds will 'pick up 100% of the cost' for first 30 days of Surfside search and rescue efforts

"I have the power and will announce shortly that we’ll be able to pick up 100% of the cost from the county and the state over the first 30 days," Biden said at the briefing. "I think I’m quite sure I can do that."

Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say

As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.

Maricopa County won’t reuse subpoenaed ballot counters

The county’s Republican-controlled Board of Supervisors responded to Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who said in May that she would seek to decertify the machines because the county lost control of them and doesn’t know what was done to them.

GOP congressman says Biden's infrastructure plan is '5-lane highway' to socialism

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., took the president’s trillion-dollar plan to task on social media, likening the Democrats' infrastructure plan to socialism.

Biden in Wisconsin: Infrastructure deal on the docket in La Crosse

President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

House to vote on forming new committee to investigate Capitol riot

A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses.

Biden supports federal investigation into Florida condo collapse

"He does believe there should be an investigation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Psaki told reporters Monday about President Joe Biden.

JBS USA, Pilgrim’s offer free meat for a year in COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes

Two meat companies are offering free beef, pork and chicken for a year to 50 families who get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the companies’ sponsored clinics.

Arizona election audit enters new phase as ballot count ends

The audit can't change the Arizona election results. But it's being carefully watched by Trump and some of his most ardent supporters who believe it will finally turn up evidence to support fraud claims.