Retail stores issue free N95 masks at some locations starting Friday

Walgreens is one of several chain stores expected to hand out free N95 masks from the Biden administration starting Friday. There is a limit of three masks per person. 

Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.

President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman

President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.

Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks

Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.

Biden calls Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a ‘stupid son of a bitch’ following inflation question

When asked a question about inflation by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during a Monday press conference, President Joe Biden — apparently thinking his microphone was off — called Doocy a “stupid son of a bitch.”

Dems look ahead to midterms as Biden's approval rating dips

One year into his term, President Joe Biden's approval ratings have dropped from 59% last summer to 43% according to a new Associated Press survey.

Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

While COVID-19 aid and infrastructure bills passed, Biden’s social and climate spending plan stalled and the U.S. saw a chaotic end to the war in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at some of the notable events of the president’s first year.

Child tax credit: How families can get the rest of their money in 2022

Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns. 

Harry Reid memorial brings nation's top Democrats to Las Vegas

President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.

Capitol Riot: President Biden marks one year since January 6 insurrection

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the "God's truth" marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump's supporters that has fundamentally changed Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.

President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices

President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.

Biden, Harris to deliver remarks on anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

President Joe Biden on Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A number of other events are also planned.

Authorities: Sacramento man arrested in Iowa had ‘hit list’

Kuachua Brillion Xiong, 25, is described in court records as a former grocery store worker from Merced who also lives in Sacramento. He had an AR-15 rifle, boxes of ammunition and loaded magazines and body armor in his car when he was stopped. He had the White House in his GPS as his destination.

$15 million coming to Oakland International Airport for improvements

Oakland International Airport passengers and employees will likely see some improvements to the airport because it's getting $15 million in federal grant money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, said Wednesday.

COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free

President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.

Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.