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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biden-Putin summit: Leaders set 'consultations' on updating nuclear pact

President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.

'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings

President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.

Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies

President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.

White House unveils new strategy to combat domestic terrorism

The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of domestic terror threats in the U.S. as part of a new strategy to combat the growing threat.

White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19

President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.

Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle

President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.

Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows

A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.

'Hallowed ground’: President Biden to name Pulse nightclub as national memorial

President Joe Biden says on the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando that he will sign a bill naming the site as a national memorial. 

G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines

The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.

Biden administration closes Trump-era agency for victims of immigrant crime

The Biden administration says it has dismantled a Trump-era government agency to help victims of crimes committed by immigrants, a move that symbolizes President Biden's rejection of former President Trump's repeated efforts to link immigrants to crime.

Senators eye infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending

A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion package