'Dreamers' hope Congress enacts a pathway to citizenship
President Biden used an executive order to return temporary legal status to Dreamers. But only Congress can give Dreamers permanent legal status.
Biden: Cuomo should resign if probe confirms claims
President Biden says Gov. Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general's investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him. Biden also says Cuomo could end up being prosecuted.
FEMA deploys to help with border crisis
FEMA's primary responsibility is responding to natural disasters. This will test the agency to be able to do both.
Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary, becomes 1st Native American Cabinet member in US history
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
Biden reportedly plans largest tax hike in almost 30 years
President Joe Biden is reportedly planning the largest federal tax hikes in almost 30 years.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Biden marks passage of $1.9T COVID-19 relief package with Rose Garden ceremony
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Biden to direct states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as Biden's attorney general
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
How the pandemic relief bill could dramatically cut child poverty
The American Rescue Plan legislation would expand the child tax credit, allowing more families to receive cash payments.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
Biden’s German shepherds sent back to Delaware after reportedly biting security guard
Three-year-old Major reportedly has also been barking and lunging at staff and security, report says
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden to deliver first primetime address as president, will mark anniversary of coronavirus shutdowns
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
Stimulus bill will bring billions in funding for MTA, $1,400 checks for taxpayers
The plan will bring over $6B in federal funding for the MTA.