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Biden Tells Congress ‘America Is On The Move Again’
“After just 100 days, I can report to the nation: America is on the move again,” President Biden said in his remarks to lawmakers.
WATCH: President Joe Biden’s Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi extended the invitation… Read More
White House Proposes $1.8 Trillion Plan For Children And Families
The American Families Plan would expand free public education and make child care more affordable. The White House wants to pay for the measure by raising taxes on the country’s richest.
Power Player: How Manchin Is Key to Biden’s Energy, Climate Goals
On Earth Day, President Joe Biden convened world leaders for a climate summit, where he laid out an ambitious goal for U.S. policy on climate change. “The United States sets… Read More
WATCH: Has The U.S. Set Realistic Goals To Combat Climate Change? A Climate Scientist Weighs In
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — To discuss the ambitions of the climate summit and the very real challenges to President Joe Biden’s plans, we’re joined by Michael Mann, a climate scientist… Read More
Mine Workers’ Leader Wants To Save Last Coal Jobs As Biden Tackles Climate
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts said he’s been hearing the term “just transition” tossed around for more than 20 years as part of… Read More
White House Convenes Summit To Address Supply Shortage Crippling Auto Plants
A lack of computer parts known as semiconductors threatens many industries, hitting automakers especially hard. The White House will bring together executives from 19 companies to confront the issue.
Biden Proposes $1.5 Trillion Federal Spending Plan
The president’s budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.
200 Million Shots In 100 Days: Biden Issues New Vaccination Goal
President Biden is doubling his original COVID-19 vaccination goal to 200 million shots in arms by his 100th day in office.
Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To ‘Mark Independence’ From Coronavirus
In his prime-time address, the president projected that all Americans will be able to get in line for a vaccine by May 1. He also denounced “vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans.”
Biden Signs $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the… Read More
Ohio Valley Economists Weigh In On Biden’s Recovery Plan
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to cripple the economy in the Ohio Valley and President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats are pursuing his plan for… Read More
Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted
The president told House Democrats he would not back down from providing $1,400 direct payments in the coronavirus aid package, but suggests checks could be targeted, a proposal Republicans pushed.
10 Senate Republicans Outline $600B Counteroffer To Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Bill
The senators are asking to work with President Biden on a coronavirus relief package that they believe could be approved “quickly by Congress with bipartisan support.”
Biden Won’t Reverse All Of Trump’s Foreign Policy. Here’s What He’ll Keep
President Biden’s Iran policy is significantly different from that of his predecessor. But there are some things started by former President Donald Trump that Biden plans to build on.
Biden To Revoke Trump Abortion Policy, Expand Obamacare With New Executive Orders
President Biden’s executive order would open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15.
Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — After an extraordinary inauguration ceremony marked by heightened security and coronavirus safety measures, President Joe Biden started his first day in office signing executive actions on… Read More
Biden Repeals Trump-Era Ban On Transgender Soldiers
Former President Donald Trump had first ordered a ban on transgender soldiers in 2017, and President Biden had long promised to repeal the order.
Biden To Bump Up Food Assistance For People ‘Hanging By A Thread’
President Biden is pushing Congress to pour another $1.9 trillion into the COVID-ravaged economy. In the meantime, his top economic adviser says, he plans to bump up food stamp benefits.
On Day 2, Biden Focuses On COVID-19 Strategy With 10 Executive Actions
President Biden laid out his approach to the pandemic before he took office. On Thursday, he began implementing it, calling the effort a “wartime undertaking.”
Trump Administration Had ‘No Plan’ For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Dr. Michael Osterholm Says
The White House says Biden will sign 10 executive orders and directives meant to boost supplies of medical equipment, COVID-19 tests and vaccines.
Biden Announces Executive Actions Meant To Help Reopen Schools
The new measures would increase testing and access to personal protective equipment for schools, and create a centralized, national database of school coronavirus cases.
Biden To Extend Order Limiting Pandemic Evictions
On his first day in office, the president plans to sign an executive order extending the CDC’s moratorium on evictions. Housing advocates say the CDC rule needs to be strengthened.
Biden Celebrates ‘Triumph’ Of Democracy In Inaugural Address
President Biden on Wednesday spoke to bringing the nation together in his first remarks as president of the United States.
‘This Is America’s Day’: Biden’s Inaugural Address, Annotated
President Biden called for a a day of “renewal and resolve” as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.