What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China

Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.

Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms

At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.

Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row

He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.

President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, according to his tweet Saturday morning.

Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’

Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.

Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant

Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.

Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police

The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.

Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come

“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.

In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'

“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.

Snoop Dogg pokes fun at Biden with ‘Sleepy Joe OG’ weed strain

Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., has always been a well-known critic of United States presidents including Donald Trump.

Pharmacies warned, withholding pills that could cause abortion violates federal law

The Biden administration issued a warning to pharmacies Wednesday, saying that denying women access to reproductive health medications is a violation of federal civil rights laws. 

Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program

President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president

The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access

President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.

Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned

After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.

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.

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.”