Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24
President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
'I think you're going to be happy': Trump again hints he's running for president in 2024
While fielding questions on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, former President Donald Trump again hinted he would seek the presidency in 2024.
George W. Bush’s full remarks in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on 20th anniversary of 9/11
George W. Bush, who was America’s leader on 9/11, delivered remarks on the 20th anniversary of the attack at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
President Biden visits DC middle school to talk COVID-19 vaccines, in-person learning
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
Florida reacts to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
‘I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you’: George W. Bush’s bullhorn speech
Former President George W. Bush lifted a bullhorn to his lips and gave a historic speech from the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. This is what he said.
Trump, Don Jr. to provide commentary for Evander Holyfield return to the ring
"I love great fighters and great fights," the former president said in a news release, announcing the plans. "I look forward to seeing both [fighters] this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won’t want to miss this special event."
'It's nonsense': Gov. DeSantis dismisses talk of presidential run in 2024
"All the speculation about me is purely manufactured," DeSantis said.
Biden declares ‘code red’ on climate change after touring Ida damage in NY, NJ
“People are beginning to realize this is much, much bigger than anyone was willing to believe,” President Joe Biden said while touring Hurricane Ida damage. “Even the climate skeptics are seeing that this really does matter.”
'America is under attack:' Bush was in Sarasota classroom when grim news came
On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.
Biden to visit 9/11 memorial sites to mark 20th anniversary of attacks
Biden will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon and the memorial outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 was forced down, the White House said Saturday.
‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
‘We need to act’: Biden says Ida a deadly reminder of climate crisis
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
Ask for COVID vaccine proof, face a $5,000 fine in Florida
"Promises made, promises kept," DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske said Wednesday.
Biden to visit Louisiana on Friday to survey Ida's storm damage
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana later this week to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.