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Biden orders federal agencies to protect workers from extreme heat

The Biden administration announced Monday several initiatives aimed at protecting workers across multiple industries from extreme heat.

September 20, 2021

Biden tasked with repairing relationships with allies at U.N. this week

President Biden will be under pressure to repair relationships he has fractured with allies Tuesday, when he delivers his first speech as president to the United Nations.

September 19, 2021

Lawyer indicted in Durham probe resigns from Washington law firm

The Democratic Party-allied lawyer charged with lying to advance the FBI's Trump-Russia collusion probe has resigned from his law firm, the firm said Friday.

September 17, 2021

Biden signs order authorizing Ethiopian sanctions as humanitarian crisis worsens

President Biden signed an executive order Friday authorizing the Treasury and State departments to sanction government officials involved in the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia amid reports of atrocities in the country's Tigray region.

September 17, 2021

France cancels Washington gala over U.S.-Australia submarine deal

French diplomats on Thursday canceled a gala at their Washington embassy to celebrate its close ties with the U.S., the latest snub over President Biden's decision to cut a $90 billion nuclear submarine deal with Australia.

September 16, 2021

Biden’s repeated coughs are not a concern, Psaki says

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday sought to reassure Americans after President Biden coughed repeatedly at three public events this week.

September 16, 2021

Biden calls for massive tax hikes on wealthy to pay for spending plan

President Biden on Thursday called for raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations to boost a sagging economy afflicted by rising inflation and slow hiring, and he vowed to unleash the IRS upon the well-to-do.

September 16, 2021

Meat industry’s beef with Biden: Stop scapegoating us

An industry trade group has accused the Biden administration of scapegoating the nation's meat producers instead of addressing what it says are the real reasons the price of beef has risen.

September 16, 2021

Special counsel charges former Clinton, DNC lawyer with lying to FBI in Russia probe

The special prosecutor investigating the FBI's Trump-Russia probe on Thursday charged a lawyer with ties to the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton with lying to the FBI.

September 16, 2021

U.S., Australia, U.K. to share nuclear submarine technology under new security pact

President Biden on Wednesday announced a historical security partnership between the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia that will allow the three nations to share defense technologies, including plans for nuclear submarines.

September 15, 2021

Biden, world leaders to meet, discuss climate change

President Biden will meet virtually with other world leaders to discuss how to combat climate change, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

September 15, 2021

Psaki refuses to say if Biden has confidence in FBI director amid Nassar testimony

White House press secretary Jen Psaki Wednesday dodged questions about whether President Biden has confidence in his FBI director amid emotional Capitol Hill testimony from Olympic gymnasts about how the bureau bungled the investigation into convicted child molester Larry Nassar.

September 15, 2021

Biden has ‘great confidence’ in Gen. Milley despite the general’s anti-Trump maneuvers

President Biden on Wednesday expressed his full confidence in Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, despite a report that he circumvented then-President Donald Trump to intervene with other countries.

September 15, 2021

Biden to announce deal with U.K., Australia on defense technology

President Biden will announce Wednesday a partnership with the United Kingdom and Australia to share defense technology in a bid to contain China, Australian newspapers reported.

September 15, 2021

Biden urges Congress to act on climate change by passing spending packages

President Biden on Tuesday pitched his nearly $4 trillion economic agenda by touting it as a solution to climate change.

September 14, 2021

Biden warns California voters: Donald Trump is on the ballot in recall election

President Biden on Monday urged California voters to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in the state's recall election by warning that his chief opponent will enact former President Trump's conservative agenda in the liberal state.

September 13, 2021

Biden pitches massive spending packages during tour of wildfire damage

President Biden took his pitch for a massive spending bill to the West Coast on Monday, saying the federal money will combat climate change and reduce wildfires.

September 13, 2021

Biden promotes spending plan during meeting to discuss wildfires

President Biden on Monday surveyed wildfire damage and pushed for action to combat climate change during his first trip to the West Coast as president.

September 13, 2021

Trump rips Bush’s 9/11 speech: ‘He shouldn’t be lecturing anyone’

Former President Donald Trump on Monday tore into former President George W. Bush over his speech marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, saying Mr. Bush shouldn't "lecture" Americans about right-wing terrorists.

September 13, 2021

Major consumer lobby has questions on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A trade group that represents the $2 trillion packaged goods industry says businesses have critical questions about President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate and need answers within hours, not weeks.

September 13, 2021