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Past articles by Bo:

Biden's "grandfatherly appeal" may be asset overseas at NATO summit

While President Biden's age may be a liability with voters at home, abroad, he appears to have an easy relationship with many of Europe's young leaders. → Read More

Biden administration to appoint anti-book ban coordinator as part of new LGBTQ protections

The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event. → Read More

Hundreds of thousands of Black children who lost a parent could be missing out on Social Security payments

Data shows that only about 26% of Black children who have lost a parent are receiving survivor benefits, a rate much lower than other racial groups. → Read More

Biden commutes the sentences of 31 nonviolent drug offenders

"These individuals, who have been successfully serving sentences on home confinement, have demonstrated a commitment to rehabilitation," the White House said. → Read More

Transgender and nonbinary state legislators press Biden on proposed transgender students athletics rule

The state lawmakers, including Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, want trans students to be able to "fully participate in the sports of their choosing." → Read More

Why a Montana tribe is suing the United States for better law enforcement

In the fifth episode of Missing Justice, the Northern Cheyenne tribe responds to Christy Woodenthigh's case and other public safety concerns. → Read More

Federal agents admit not following protocols during investigation into Native American woman's death

The revelations are covered in the fourth episode of CBS News' investigative podcast "Missing Justice." → Read More

Native Americans disproportionately go missing, data show — and federal authorities are the ones who investigate

One woman's family pushed for justice, but was left with more questions than answers about what happened to their sister. → Read More

Secret Service agent sent back to U.S. from Israel after alleged "physical encounter"

The incident came as President Biden was set to arrive in Tel Aviv as part of a four-day trip to the Middle East. → Read More

White House communications director Kate Bedingfield to step down soon

Bedingfield has played a key role in President Biden's campaign and administration. → Read More

The other Manchin in Washington: Gayle Manchin works to strengthen Appalachia's economic growth

"I'm probably one of the few people in the world that doesn't think of 'politics' as a dirty word," Gayle Manchin said. → Read More

Biden to announce executive actions targeting anti-LGBTQ laws

Several states have enacted anti-LGBTQ measures. → Read More

Biden traveling to Middle East, meeting with Saudi crown prince next month

The trip will take place from July 13 to July 16. → Read More

Biden traveling to Middle East, meeting with Saudi crown prince next month

The trip will take place from July 13 to July 16. → Read More

Bidens briefly moved to secure location after plane entered restricted airspace near beach house

The White House said "there was no threat to the President or his family." → Read More

Report on American Indian boarding schools reveals horrible treatment of Indigenous children

A new Interior Department report says over 500 Indigenous children died at the boarding schools, but the department expects that number to rise into the thousands as its probe continues. → Read More

Report on American Indian boarding schools reveals horrible treatment of Indigenous children

A new Interior Department report says over 500 Indigenous children died at the boarding schools, but the department expects that number to rise into the thousands as its probe continues. → Read More

Biden administration to change the way it deals with protesters near White House, Lafayette Square Park

Lawsuits by racial justice demonstrators removed from park near the White House in June 2020 prompted the change in policy. → Read More

Biden administration to change the way it deals with protesters near White House

Lawsuits by racial justice demonstrators removed from park near the White House in June 2020 prompted the change in policy. → Read More

Biden to announce new nominee to head ATF and rule targeting "ghost guns"

The White House was forced to pull its first ATF nominee in September​ due to concerns from lawmakers. → Read More