President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
‘Enough prayers, time for some action’: Biden introduces executive orders on gun control
President Biden will speak from the Rose Garden Thursday morning to announce new gun control measures that target ghost guns and pistol-stabilizing braces.
President Biden will speak from the Rose Garden Thursday morning to announce new gun control measures that target ghost guns and pistol-stabilizing braces.
Biden administration to announce executive actions to address gun violence
Kina Collins, gun violence prevention advocate, talks about several gun-related issues that she hopes the president addresses today including 'ghost guns' and straw purchases.
Kina Collins, gun violence prevention advocate, talks about several gun-related issues that she hopes the president addresses today including 'ghost guns' and straw purchases.
Biden to target 'ghost guns,' stabilizing braces in new gun control actions
An administration official told reporters on Wednesday that President Biden is concerned about all forms of gun violence, not only mass shootings but also domestic violence and forms of community violence that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities.
An administration official told reporters on Wednesday that President Biden is concerned about all forms of gun violence, not only mass shootings but also domestic violence and forms of community violence that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities.
Border Patrol rescues 2 abandoned children at US-Mexico border, latest in spate of incidents
"It is unconscionable that anyone would abandon these small children," Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Heitke said. "Thankfully, our agents were able to quickly rescue these siblings."
"It is unconscionable that anyone would abandon these small children," Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Heitke said. "Thankfully, our agents were able to quickly rescue these siblings."
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
Rep. Newman on how the Biden infrastructure plan could impact Illinois
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) talks about her takeaways from the Biden administration's infrastructure plan.
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) talks about her takeaways from the Biden administration's infrastructure plan.
Poll: 40% of American disapprove of Biden's handling of the Mexico border crisis
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
New Amtrak routes, improved roads and bridges in Illinois under Biden infrastructure bill
President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure bill will connect Chicago rail riders to new cities.
President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure bill will connect Chicago rail riders to new cities.
Biden taps Jackson-Akiwumi to become only Black woman on Chicago appeals court
Candace Jackson-Akiwumi has been nominated by President Joe Biden to become a judge on the federal appeals court in Chicago.
Candace Jackson-Akiwumi has been nominated by President Joe Biden to become a judge on the federal appeals court in Chicago.
Biden outlines $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan funded by corporate tax hike
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Border Patrol video shows smugglers abandoning 5-year-old, 3-year-old at the border
SHOCKING VIDEO: Border Patrol on Wednesday released a hard to watch video of smugglers abandoning a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl at the border in the New Mexico desert in the middle of the night -- after dropping them over a 14-foot border barrier.
SHOCKING VIDEO: Border Patrol on Wednesday released a hard to watch video of smugglers abandoning a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl at the border in the New Mexico desert in the middle of the night -- after dropping them over a 14-foot border barrier.
Biden’s dog Major involved in another biting incident at the White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dog Major has been involved in another biting incident at the White House, Fox News confirmed Tuesday.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dog Major has been involved in another biting incident at the White House, Fox News confirmed Tuesday.
Could you receive a fourth stimulus check? Momentum grows for recurring payments
FOURTH, FIFTH & SIXTH STIMULUS CHECKS? A growing number of lawmakers are calling on President Biden to send recurring stimulus checks to Americans until the U.S. economy fully recovers from the pandemic.
FOURTH, FIFTH & SIXTH STIMULUS CHECKS? A growing number of lawmakers are calling on President Biden to send recurring stimulus checks to Americans until the U.S. economy fully recovers from the pandemic.
‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
President Biden will have "more to say" in April about his coronavirus recovery plan focused on issues like health care and women leaving the workforce after pushing a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package earlier this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday.
President Biden will have "more to say" in April about his coronavirus recovery plan focused on issues like health care and women leaving the workforce after pushing a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package earlier this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday.
Trump rips Biden for halting border wall construction, says countries are losing respect for US
"They should finish the wall, number one," said former President Donald Trump.
"They should finish the wall, number one," said former President Donald Trump.