Biden meets with San Jose mayor over crime

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo met with President Biden at the White House on Monday to discuss ways to crack down on gun violence.

Biden hosts San Jose, New York, D.C. mayors to discuss reducing crime

The president talked through the work federal law enforcement is doing to stop the flow of illegal guns, including new strike forces in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington to help take down illegal gun traffickers and a new “zero tolerance” policy for dealers who sell guns illegally.

Haiti requests US to send troops: 'We need help'

Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

‘Democracy did prevail’: Biden marks 6 months since Capitol riot

President Joe Biden marked six months since the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6, declaring in a statement released on Tuesday, “democracy did prevail.”

Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.

'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test

President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.

Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address

“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Biden DHS moves to bring back deported US military veterans: report

The Biden administration on Friday said that it planned to allow deported veterans and their family members to return to the U.S.

Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years

The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.

Biden announces $37M grant to help Sonoma County with wildfire mitigation

President Joe Biden met with governors from Western states Wednesday to discuss what is shaping up to be a torrid wildfire season and announce among other things that Sonoma County will be receiving $37 million in wildfire mitigation funds.

Biden supports federal investigation into Florida condo collapse

"He does believe there should be an investigation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Psaki told reporters Monday about President Joe Biden.

US military conducts airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq

The U.S. military, under the direction of President Joe Biden, conducted airstrikes Sunday against what it said were “facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups” near the border between Iraq and Syria.