New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip
The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.
Biden’s approval rating dips to lowest of presidency, poll shows
Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.
GOP bill would block Biden from canceling student loan debt
Roughly 43 million Americans are saddled with a collective $1.73 trillion in student loan debt.
Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump
Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Biden asks Congress for additional $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
California woman has drug sentence commuted, plans to visit mom upon release
Terri Kelly is one of a handful of Californians who had their sentences commuted by President Joe Biden Tuesday. Kelly will be released in August.
Biden grants 7 Californians clemency
Seven Californians were among the 78 individuals granted clemency by President Joe Biden Tuesday.
Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
'Uniting for Ukraine': Biden streamlines process to welcome refugees to US
The U.S. is launching “Uniting for Ukraine,” a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including the opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Biden approves $800M in 'highly effective' artillery, helicopters for Ukraine
Biden said the U.S. will continue to work with allies to share additional weapons and resources as the conflict continues.
Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
Saugus school shooting survivor speaks at White House, commends Biden for ghost gun regulations
The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.
President Joe Biden takes aim at US ghost gun violence with federal rule
President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break through gridlock in Washington to address gun deaths and mass shootings.
Biden takes aim at US ghost gun violence with federal rule, nominates new ATF head
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.