Biden lifts SNAP benefits by 30% in historic move
The Biden administration on Monday announced a historic expansion to the nation’s food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more to spend on groceries.
The Biden administration on Monday announced a historic expansion to the nation’s food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more to spend on groceries.
Biden: 5,000 troops will deploy to Afghanistan to ensure 'orderly and safe' drawdown
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
Student loan payment freeze extended until 2022
The federal student loan payment freeze has been extended through January of 2022. So, while you are saving those extra bucks now - where should that money be going?
The federal student loan payment freeze has been extended through January of 2022. So, while you are saving those extra bucks now - where should that money be going?
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin stumps for $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' bill
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the "human infrastructure" bill now that the Senate has passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the "human infrastructure" bill now that the Senate has passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
'You restored the soul of America': President Biden virtually meets with Olympic athletes
“You restored the soul of America in so many ways, you really, really did,” President Joe Biden told Team USA.
“You restored the soul of America in so many ways, you really, really did,” President Joe Biden told Team USA.
Over 800 unaccompanied migrant kids apprehended at the border in a single day as numbers surge
834 unaccompanied children and teenagers were apprehended on Thursday, significantly higher than the 30-day average of 512.
834 unaccompanied children and teenagers were apprehended on Thursday, significantly higher than the 30-day average of 512.
Biden awards medals to Capitol officers, calling riot mob ‘extremists and terrorists’
“It was insurrection. It was riot and mayhem. It was radical and chaotic. And, it was unconstitutional,” President Joe Biden said before signing legislation Thursday to award law enforcement officers Congressional Gold Medals for protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.
“It was insurrection. It was riot and mayhem. It was radical and chaotic. And, it was unconstitutional,” President Joe Biden said before signing legislation Thursday to award law enforcement officers Congressional Gold Medals for protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for all Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Biden pleads for Americans to get vaccinated
Biden criticized the governors of two states -- Florida and Texas -- where one-third of the country's new hospitalizations for COVID-19 are reported.
Biden criticized the governors of two states -- Florida and Texas -- where one-third of the country's new hospitalizations for COVID-19 are reported.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Biden's late son Beau awarded presidential medal in Kosovo
Kosovo has awarded a presidential medal on the rule of law to U.S. President Joe Biden’s late son Beau.
Kosovo has awarded a presidential medal on the rule of law to U.S. President Joe Biden’s late son Beau.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Senate approves half-trillion dollars in new spending to improve infrastructure
The proposal includes billions of dollars for the Chicago area, including the replacement of lead water pipes that pose a health hazard to children, in particular.
The proposal includes billions of dollars for the Chicago area, including the replacement of lead water pipes that pose a health hazard to children, in particular.
Senate advances infrastructure bill
The US Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to move forward on a half-trillion dollars in new spending to improve roads, airports and transit.
The US Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to move forward on a half-trillion dollars in new spending to improve roads, airports and transit.
Biden pushes 'buy American' efforts, energy investments at truck plant
President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
Crest Hill couple charged in Capitol riot
A husband and wife from suburban Crest Hill have been charged in the US Capitol riot.
A husband and wife from suburban Crest Hill have been charged in the US Capitol riot.
Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
Biden announces resources to support 'long COVID' on ADA anniversary
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.