Ben Gittleson
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Biden slams SCOTUS affirmative action decision: 'Discrimination still exists in America'
"This is not a normal court," Biden said, when asked if it had gone "rogue." → Read More
Biden touts 'Bidenomics,' downplays recession chances
President Joe Biden took his economic philosophy, which emphasizes building the economy from the middle out and bottom up, on the road Wednesday. → Read More
What to know about 'Bidenomics,' Biden's economic policy, and its potential pitfalls
President Joe Biden is taking his economic philosophy, which emphasizes building the economy from the middle out and bottom up, on the road. → Read More
Biden says US, NATO allies 'not involved' in Russian rebellion threatening Putin
President Biden gave his first public remarks on the short-lived rebellion in Russia threatening Putin. → Read More
Biden announces how $40 billion for high-speed internet will be used, as he pitches 'Bidenomics'
President Joe Biden on Monday announced how $42.5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law will expand high-speed internet access. → Read More
Biden's root canal complete, he's 'doing just fine,' White House says
The procedure was done at the White House. → Read More
Biden heads to Asia as US faces debt limit crisis
He said he was cutting his trip short to deal with "final negotiations." → Read More
First on ABC: Harris to become 1st woman to deliver West Point commencement speech
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the commencement speech at the U.S. military academy at West Point this month, the first woman to do so, the White House said. → Read More
Biden to hammer home message about debt ceiling threat during visit to New York's Hudson Valley
President Joe Biden will travel to New York state's Hudson Valley region on Wednesday to talk about the federal debit ceiling. → Read More
As Trump-era immigration policy ends, Biden struggles with migrant crisis: ANALYSIS
The Biden administration has been preparing for a potential surge of migrants at the southern border when the Trump-era "Title 42" border policies expire next week. → Read More
White House backs public evaluation of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms
The White House said it will support public assessments of generative AI systems about whether they align with the administration’s “bill of rights” for AI. → Read More
US announcing new moves to deter North Korea nuclear attack on South Korea
The United States on Wednesday will announce steps designed to deter North Korea from launching a nuclear attack on South Korea, according to officials. → Read More
Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine: VP Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speak in Munich, says Russia committed "crimes against humanity" in Ukraine, also speaks about China and "authoritarian nations." → Read More
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska, White House says
The U.S. has shot down what was called a "high-altitude object" over Alaska, the White House Friday. → Read More
Biden expected to pick Jeff Zients as chief of staff, succeeding Ron Klain, sources say
President Joe Biden is expected to name Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain, according to several sources familiar → Read More
Biden breaks silence on his handling of classified documents: 'I have no regrets'
"There's no 'there' there," Biden told reporters when asked about the classified documents. → Read More
Biden again avoids questions on classified documents special counsel
President Joe Biden has not publicly commented on the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the potential mishandling of classified documents. → Read More
Biden White House faces transparency questions as document drama continues
President Joe Biden continued to avoid answering reporters' questions Tuesday on his ongoing classified document drama as the White House faces questions of transparency. → Read More
Thousands of cleaner, quieter electric school buses to roll out soon in districts nationwide
School districts across the nation are beginning to roll out electric buses to transport children to and from school, with a big boost from the federal government. → Read More
Biden to welcome France's Macron for first state dinner
The diplomatic tradition involving Biden and Macron, put on hold due to COVID-19, will highlight the crucial partnership between the U.S. and France → Read More