Biden Administration
What to watch during Biden’s 1st big speech to Congress
World
April 28, 2021
What to watch during Biden’s 1st big speech to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is putting the finishing touches on his first address to a joint session of…
Cooling the temperature: Biden faces fractious Congress
World
April 27, 2021
Cooling the temperature: Biden faces fractious Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Can lawmakers all just listen to the president — even for one night? Recent history is not…
Harris to tell UN body it’s time to prep for next pandemic
World
April 26, 2021
Harris to tell UN body it’s time to prep for next pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case before United Nations members on Monday that now is…
Biden’s first 100 days: Where he stands on key promises
World
April 26, 2021
Biden’s first 100 days: Where he stands on key promises
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he rounds out his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden’s focus on reining in…
US deepens emissions target at climate summit, goal called ‘game changing’
World
April 22, 2021
US deepens emissions target at climate summit, goal called ‘game changing’
The Biden administration on Thursday pledged to slash US greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, a new target it…
Ambassador: UAE played part in India-Pakistan cease-fire
Middle East
April 16, 2021
Ambassador: UAE played part in India-Pakistan cease-fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates played a role in getting longtime Asian rivals India and…
Business leaders urge Biden to set ambitious climate goal
World
April 13, 2021
Business leaders urge Biden to set ambitious climate goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 300 businesses and investors, including such giants as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Coca-Cola, are calling…
Austin makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda
Middle East
April 11, 2021
Austin makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Sunday on the first visit by a…
Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19
World
April 7, 2021
Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said he’s bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all…
Biden aims to prevent border crossings from swamping agenda
World
March 22, 2021
Biden aims to prevent border crossings from swamping agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is scrambling to manage a growing humanitarian and political challenge at the US-Mexico border…