Austin advocates react to Biden military sexual assault executive order
President Biden signed an executive order Friday to change how the military handles sexual assaults and other serious offenses. One organization has been fighting for change since the murder of specialist Vanessa Guillen.
Hunter Biden's daughter, Navy, publicly acknowledged by president for 1st time
President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
Biden announces steps to offer relief from extreme heat as record temperatures continue
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
Republicans may launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden, House Speaker says
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
Texas border: DOJ sues Abbott over installation of floating border wall
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
Biden's dog Commander has bitten Secret Service officers 10 times in four months, records show
At least one biting incident required a trip to the hospital for the injured officer.
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
Department of Justice sues Texas over floating border barrier in the Rio Grande
Governor Greg Abbott told President Joe Biden in a letter Monday that Texas will not remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. Now, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas.
Texas border floating barrier: Abbott defends buoys in letter to Biden
The Biden Administration notified state officials the 1,000-feet link of round floating balls creates a navigation problem, and poses a risk to migrants who try to get around it. On Monday afternoon, the Biden Administration sued Gov. Abbott.
Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants
The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
President Biden visits Philly shipyard as he courts organized labor and pushes green jobs
President Joe Biden has paid a visit to Philadelphia's shipyard to make a pitch that unions will be building America’s renewable energy future. He's courting organized labor at a moment when some major unions are weighing strikes that could disrupt the growth he wants to campaign on in 2024.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
City of San Marcos federally sanctioned for failure to preserve 'Trump Train' documents
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
Biden, King Charles III focus on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
New report blames both Trump and Biden for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The review repeatedly blames the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
China slams Biden for calling Xi Jinping a 'dictator': 'Extremely absurd and irresponsible'
Speaking to wealthy donors in California, Biden depicted Xi as out-of-touch and embarrassed by the recent takedown of a Chinese spy balloon.