Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
LSU basketball player collapses at White House championship celebration
President Biden stopped speaking for several minutes while LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith received medical attention.
President Biden stopped speaking for several minutes while LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith received medical attention.
Tina Turner: White House, politicians, celebs react to legendary singer's death
The 12-time Grammy winner was known for her unique sound and fashion and received an outpouring of love on social media.
The 12-time Grammy winner was known for her unique sound and fashion and received an outpouring of love on social media.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Debt ceiling talks resume Sunday after Biden says GOP must move off 'extreme' positions
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
G-7 summit: Biden, Japan's Kishida vow to 'stand strong' against global threats
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Debt ceiling: Biden cuts short upcoming trip; McCarthy says deal possibly by end of week
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
Debt ceiling deadlock continues with next meeting set for Friday
A critical meeting between President Biden and Congressional leaders ended Tuesday with no deal on the debt ceiling deadlock.
A critical meeting between President Biden and Congressional leaders ended Tuesday with no deal on the debt ceiling deadlock.
President Biden officially announces reelection bid
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America's oldest president for another four years.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America's oldest president for another four years.
President Joe Biden expected to announce 2024 reelection campaign next week
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Biden, Harris release 2022 tax returns
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
Biden's latest executive order to improve access to child care
President Biden's newest executive order aims to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregivers.
President Biden's newest executive order aims to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregivers.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
US review on chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan largely blames Trump administration
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Biden to meet with experts about AI 'risks and opportunities'
The release of the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot has helped spark a race among tech giants to unveil similar tools, while raising ethical and societal concerns from the powerful technology.
The release of the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot has helped spark a race among tech giants to unveil similar tools, while raising ethical and societal concerns from the powerful technology.
President Biden approves disaster declaration for Monterey, Santa Cruz counties
President Joe Biden on Monday declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California, his office announced.
President Joe Biden on Monday declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California, his office announced.
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The Biden administration cleared the way Friday for California's plan to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks, part of the state's efforts to drastically cut planet-warming emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas like ports along the coast.
The Biden administration cleared the way Friday for California's plan to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks, part of the state's efforts to drastically cut planet-warming emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas like ports along the coast.
Biden: Feds 'not leaving' Mississippi town hit by deadly tornado
Last week's tornado destroyed roughly 300 homes and businesses in Rolling Fork and the nearby town of Silver City. The death toll in Mississippi stood at 21. One person died in Alabama, as well.
Last week's tornado destroyed roughly 300 homes and businesses in Rolling Fork and the nearby town of Silver City. The death toll in Mississippi stood at 21. One person died in Alabama, as well.