Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s Secretary of State
Antony Blinken has pledged to be a leading force in the Biden administration’s bid to reframe the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world after four years in which President Donald Trump questioned longtime alliances.
Biden signs executive order for government to buy more US goods
President Joe Biden signed on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.
President Biden's dogs officially move in to White House
President Joe Biden officially has his furry friends with him at the White House, including the first rescue dog to ever live at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Biden health advisers admit COVID-19 vaccination goal is not enough: 'We have to go faster'
Biden surgeon general nominee calls goal a 'floor' rather than a 'ceiling'.
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls on Biden to back 'recurring cash payments' until economy recovers
The new president has identified economic aid as a top priority since taking office.
Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Biden to sign 2 executive orders aimed at pandemic-related food assistance, worker needs
Biden has signed more than two dozen orders since becoming president.
Biden and Harris appeal for hope, ask Americans to 'see beyond crises' on Inauguration Day 2021
President Joe Biden called on Americans to overcome their divisions, declaring in his first address in office that “without unity, there is no peace.”
With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House
With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.
Jaime Harrison formally elected as DNC party chairman
The Democratic National Committee has formally elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chair, signifying an early alignment between President Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
President Biden proposes 5-year extension of Russian nuclear arms treaty
The Biden administration is proposing to Russia a five-year extension of the New START treaty limiting the number of U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear weapons, U.S. officials said Thursday.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Biden to keep FBI Director Christopher Wray
The White House press secretary says President Joe Biden has confidence in FBI Director Chris Wray and plans to keep him in the job.
Biden immigration bill changes 'alien' to 'noncitizen' as part of overhaul
Immigration activists and lawmakers have long battled over language related to immigration. Many now refer not to illegal immigrants but "undocumented" immigrants.
PHOTOS: Inauguration Day 2021
Inauguration Day 2021 photos of D.C. preparations, security and the ceremonies held to commemorate the 46th president of the United States.
President Biden expected to mandate masks on planes, in airports as part of executive order
Biden’s planned order is welcomed by a number of airline industry groups.
Under Biden, world leaders hope for renewed US cooperation
World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed.