Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post
McCain, the widow of Arizona Sen. John McCain, broke with Republicans and endorsed Biden for president, making her a key surrogate for the Democrat after Donald Trump spent years criticizing her husband.
McCain, the widow of Arizona Sen. John McCain, broke with Republicans and endorsed Biden for president, making her a key surrogate for the Democrat after Donald Trump spent years criticizing her husband.
Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC
Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.
Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.
DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
70% of Americans 30 and older get COVID-19 shot, White House says
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
Champ, the Biden's older German Shepherd, dies at the White House
Champ, one of the Biden’s two German Shepherds, passed away peacefully at home, a statement from the White House said.
Champ, one of the Biden’s two German Shepherds, passed away peacefully at home, a statement from the White House said.
60 House Democrats sign letter asking Catholic leaders to reconsider Biden rebuke over abortion
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
US ends Trump-era asylum policies for violence victims
Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a new policy saying immigration judges should cease following the Trump-era rules that made it tough for immigrants who faced domestic or gang violence to win asylum in the United States.
Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a new policy saying immigration judges should cease following the Trump-era rules that made it tough for immigrants who faced domestic or gang violence to win asylum in the United States.
US buys additional 200 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.