Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
Biden marking 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
Trump slams Biden on border, White House says it doesn’t take immigration ‘advice’ from him
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies amid a flood of migrants at the border since his victory. In response, the White House called Trump's policies while in office "not only inhumane but ineffective."
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden's Cabinet half-empty as confirmations trickle in
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
Democrats approve tighter income limits for 3rd stimulus check
In a major concession to moderates, the president and Senate Democrats have agreed to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks.
Neera Tanden, Biden's OMB pick, withdraws her nomination amid opposition
President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Biden administration sets sanctions on Russia after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning
The Biden administration has announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Senate confirms Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
How has the Biden administration helped student loan borrowers?
How will the Biden administration help student loan borrowers in 2021? Learn what to expect with federal loan forgiveness and some steps you can take to improve your financial situation.
Biden meets with Mexican president Monday to discuss migration, other issues
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
Biden team readies wider economic package after virus relief
President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for a long-sought boost to U.S. roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Pres. Biden, first lady visit Houston after crippling winter storm
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.
Coronavirus relief package nears vote in Congress
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan could bring a new $1,400 check for most Americans. Here's what we know.
US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US
President Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards that blocked most legal immigration to the US. Former President Trump had halted the issuance of green cards, arguing that immigrants were a "risk to the US labor market."
Biden's choice for budget chief, Neera Tanden, faces new hurdles in Congress
The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.
Biden nominates 3 to USPS board amid increased scrutiny over persistent mail delays
The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.