Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Biden administration backs Florida districts on mask mandates
“I say to these governors: Please help. But if you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way,” Biden said earlier this month. “The people are trying to do the right thing. Use your power to save lives.”
“I say to these governors: Please help. But if you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way,” Biden said earlier this month. “The people are trying to do the right thing. Use your power to save lives.”
‘Outrageously expensive’: Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
Biden administration looking for way to 'intervene' if DeSantis cuts educators pay over mask mandates
"My concerns are deep and – I'm very concerned. And we all know why,' Biden said during a press conference.
"My concerns are deep and – I'm very concerned. And we all know why,' Biden said during a press conference.
'Governor who?' Biden mocks Florida governor as feud over COVID continues
The two have been engaged in a war of words for several weeks.
The two have been engaged in a war of words for several weeks.
'I am standing in your way': DeSantis fires back after Biden criticizes Florida governor's pandemic response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Biden's message to DeSantis on COVID mask opposition: 'Get out of the way'
DeSantis said he expects hospitalizations to drop in the next couple of weeks, asserting that the spike is seasonal as Floridians spend more time together indoors to escape the summer heat and humidity.
DeSantis said he expects hospitalizations to drop in the next couple of weeks, asserting that the spike is seasonal as Floridians spend more time together indoors to escape the summer heat and humidity.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
‘2 years of pain’: Biden pens op-ed in remembrance of El Paso mass shooting
Two years after the deadly El Paso shooting that left 23 people dead, President Joe Biden penned an op-ed in the El Paso Times expressing grief for those lost to the violence and vowing to put an end to domestic terrorism.
Two years after the deadly El Paso shooting that left 23 people dead, President Joe Biden penned an op-ed in the El Paso Times expressing grief for those lost to the violence and vowing to put an end to domestic terrorism.
President Biden's late son Beau awarded presidential medal in Kosovo
Kosovo has awarded a presidential medal on the rule of law to U.S. President Joe Biden’s late son Beau.
Kosovo has awarded a presidential medal on the rule of law to U.S. President Joe Biden’s late son Beau.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
Biden pushes 'buy American' efforts, energy investments at truck plant
President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
White House welcomes Tampa Bay Bucs to celebrate Super Bowl title
The Bucs stopped by the White House, marking the first visit by a Super Bowl champion team since 2017. It allowed a chance for the president to get his own Tampa Bay jersey, the head coach to praise the team, and the GOAT to tell some jokes.
The Bucs stopped by the White House, marking the first visit by a Super Bowl champion team since 2017. It allowed a chance for the president to get his own Tampa Bay jersey, the head coach to praise the team, and the GOAT to tell some jokes.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Biden to host King Abdullah II of Jordan amid Middle East tensions
President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.
President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.