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'Neanderthal Thinking:' Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.
Biden Urges Senate To Move Quickly On COVID-19 Relief Plan
Monday, March 01, 2021
The House early Saturday passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Now the measure heads to the Senate.
Politics Chat: Former President Trump To Speak At CPAC
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Former President Donald Trump speaks today at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida. As Trump's grip tightens on the GOP, President Joe Biden continues to address U.S. border policy.
In An Awkward Virtual Visit, Biden Welcomed Canada's Trudeau To The White House
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
President Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau weren't able to meet in person because of COVID-19. The White House tried to simulate the experience instead.
Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In
Friday, February 05, 2021
President Biden wants schools to reopen quickly. But there are questions about whether teachers should first be vaccinated. The CDC will provide more guidance next week.
Some Advocates Worry Biden's Executive Actions On Racial Justice Are Too Weak
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
President Biden signed four executive actions intended to make good on his campaign promises on racial justice. But some advocates are concerned they don't go far enough.
Biden Aims To Close Loopholes In Federal 'Buy American' Provisions
Monday, January 25, 2021
The measure is part of President Biden's promised push to boost U.S. manufacturing and continues his efforts to sign a slew of executive actions during his first days in office.
Politics Chat: Biden To Sign More Executive Orders In First Full Week As President
Sunday, January 24, 2021
President Biden will begin his first full week in the White House. Many of the executive orders he's been signing and will sign this week are part of a plan he laid out for his first 10 days.
On Day 2, Biden Focuses On COVID-19 Strategy With 10 Executive Actions
Thursday, January 21, 2021
President Biden laid out his approach to the pandemic before he took office. On Thursday, he began implementing it, calling the effort a "wartime undertaking."
For 1st Time In 150 Years, Outgoing President Doesn't Attend Inauguration
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Former President Donald Trump skipped Wednesday's inauguration, defying a long-lasting tradition. He held his own farewell ceremony before going to Florida.
What Did Biden Do On His 1st Day As President?
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Biden signed 15 executive actions on priorities including COVID-19, climate change, racial justice — and a rollback of some Trump rules.
Trump Pardons Steve Bannon, Lil Wayne In Final Clemency Flurry
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Bannon and Lil Wayne were two of dozens of people granted clemency by Trump just hours before his terms comes to a close.
Biden To Reveal His Emergency Pandemic Relief Plan
Thursday, January 14, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden is set on Thursday to outline his plan for a coronavirus relief package that he wants Congress to act upon quickly after he takes office.
His Cabinet Still Unconfirmed, Biden Looks At Plan B For Early Days In Office
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Normally, the Senate confirms a few Cabinet officials before Inauguration Day. But President-elect Joe Biden will need to turn to career civil servants for help because of delays.
Biden Adds Homeland Security, Cyber Heft to White House Team
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden named three more National Security Officials with expertise in two big threats: the domestic attack on the Capitol, and the recent big hack on U.S. networks.
The Latest On House Democrats' Move To Impeach Trump
Monday, January 11, 2021
House Democrats filed an impeachment resolution with one article, charging President Trump with inciting a violent insurrection. They are urging Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Meanwhile At The White House: Resignations, Golfers And (Twitter) Radio Silence
Thursday, January 07, 2021
As Washington and the world continued to reel from the violent storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters, the president honors three golfers with the nation's highest civilian award.
Who Is Katherine Tai, Biden's Pick For U.S. Trade Representative?
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden picked House Ways and Means Committee trade lawyer Katherine Tai as the next U.S. trade representative. Tai is the first woman of color picked as the top trade official.
President Trump Pardons Roger Stone, Paul Manafort And Charles Kushner
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Trump granted more pardons Wednesday to 26 people, including some people who are close to him. On Monday Trump granted full pardons to 15 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of five.
Trump Slams Massive COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed By Congress
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Trump blasted money appropriated for foreign aid, environmental programs and cultural institutions, calling them "wasteful." His criticism may not actually stop the bill from moving forward.