Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Abbott authorizes return of undocumented immigrants in Texas to border
In a press release, Gov. Abbott blamed the Biden Administration's decision to end Title 42 expulsions and the Remain-in-Mexico policy for "historic levels of illegal crossings."
In a press release, Gov. Abbott blamed the Biden Administration's decision to end Title 42 expulsions and the Remain-in-Mexico policy for "historic levels of illegal crossings."
Austin-Bergstrom to receive additional $15M from infrastructure law for expansion
The additional $15 million will be used to increase the square footage of the Barbara Jordan Terminal to help meet growing passenger demands.
The additional $15 million will be used to increase the square footage of the Barbara Jordan Terminal to help meet growing passenger demands.
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
Steve Jobs, John McCain to receive posthumous Presidential Medals of Freedom
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Giffords and Megan Rapinoe are also on the list of honorees.
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Giffords and Megan Rapinoe are also on the list of honorees.
Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access
Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.
Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.
Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
Abbott blames Joe Biden for migrant deaths, but the governor’s own border security efforts have fallen short
To immigration experts, the astounding loss of life illustrates just how difficult it is to stem migration into the country, even as Abbott has spent the last year pouring billions of state dollars into securing the border.
To immigration experts, the astounding loss of life illustrates just how difficult it is to stem migration into the country, even as Abbott has spent the last year pouring billions of state dollars into securing the border.
Biden calls migrant deaths 'horrifying and heartbreaking'
At least 50 people died after being left in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, and authorities said they were likely being transported as part of a smuggling operation.
At least 50 people died after being left in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, and authorities said they were likely being transported as part of a smuggling operation.
Biden urges Western unity on Ukraine amid war fatigue
Biden condemned Russia’s actions as “more of their barbarism,” and stressed that allies need to remain firm even as the economic reverberations from the war take a toll around the globe in inflation, food shortages and more.
Biden condemned Russia’s actions as “more of their barbarism,” and stressed that allies need to remain firm even as the economic reverberations from the war take a toll around the globe in inflation, food shortages and more.
Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
House greenlights landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, sends to Biden
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
Biden welcomes Wounded Warriors to White House, praises members as 'spine of America'
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'
President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.
President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.
Wisconsin election investigator says he deleted records
The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate President Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.
The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate President Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.