Lightfoot, top cop welcome help from Biden on violence; federal agents to begin work soon
President Biden promised last month to send a new, anti-crime task force of federal agents to Chicago. Police Supt. Brown said they would begin work soon.
President Biden promised last month to send a new, anti-crime task force of federal agents to Chicago. Police Supt. Brown said they would begin work soon.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown meets with Biden over violence prevention plan
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown emerged from meetings at the White House on Monday optimistic about the city receiving new federal help amid a surge in violent crime.
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown emerged from meetings at the White House on Monday optimistic about the city receiving new federal help amid a surge in violent crime.
Biden to discuss reducing crime with city, police leaders nationwide
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
CPD Supt. Brown to attend meeting with President Biden on curbing crime
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is one of several big city leaders visit the White House Monday to hear the president’s plan to curb violent crime.
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is one of several big city leaders visit the White House Monday to hear the president’s plan to curb violent crime.
Biden sending 'strike force' to Chicago to help curb spike in violent crime
President Biden's "strike force," meant to help curb crime in Chicago is expected to come to the Windy City "relatively soon," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
President Biden's "strike force," meant to help curb crime in Chicago is expected to come to the Windy City "relatively soon," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Biden signs executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in big business
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Biden visits red part of state ? Crystal Lake, Illinois
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
Mayor Lightfoot greets President Biden at O'Hare Airport
President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.
President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.
Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
Lightfoot greets Biden at O'Hare amid surge in Chicago gun violence
President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Police Supt. David Brown says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
'We need help on all ends': As violence surges, Biden offers more money for cops
Violence rang out in a number of cities across the US as people gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
Violence rang out in a number of cities across the US as people gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test
President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.
President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Biden administration showcases 'model' shelter for migrant children
The Biden administration has given a rare look inside an emergency shelter it opened to house migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.
The Biden administration has given a rare look inside an emergency shelter it opened to house migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.
Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
‘Never give up hope,’ Biden tells Florida condo collapse victims’ families
The Bidens met with the families of victims at the Surfside condo tower collapse in Florida as rescue efforts were halted over safety concerns.
The Bidens met with the families of victims at the Surfside condo tower collapse in Florida as rescue efforts were halted over safety concerns.
Biden in Wisconsin: Infrastructure deal on the docket in La Crosse
President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.