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President Joe Biden created the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument in Pennsylvania on Monday to underscore the oppression Indigenous people faced there and across the broader Native American boarding school system, as well as the lasting impacts of the abuse that occurred at these schools. The proclamation came as Biden …

President Joe Biden on Sunday described the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a “fundamental act of justice” but cautioned about “risks and uncertainties” in the wake of his regime’s sudden collapse. Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Damascus after years of civil war, …

In a historic and controversial move, President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on federal gun and tax charges. The decision has sparked immediate backlash from Republicans, who accuse the president of undermining justice, while some Democrats express …

President Joe Biden will make history Monday by becoming the first U.S. president to visit Angola, underscoring America’s growing engagement in sub-Saharan Africa. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and highlight U.S.-backed infrastructure projects designed to connect Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo through a redeveloped …

President Joe Biden Sunday night announced he has pardoned his son Hunter, a reversal in his long-standing pledge that he would not exert his executive authority to clear his son of gun-related charges and tax crimes. “I believe in the justice system,” Biden said in a statement. “But as I …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike deeper into Russian territory, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy as Russia bolsters its war effort with North Korean troops. The decision comes amid escalating tensions, with Russia deploying thousands of …

Ashley Murray Ariana Figueroa President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House Wednesday, a tradition between incoming and outgoing American leaders, though the courtesy was not extended to Biden after he won the 2020 election. The pair met behind closed doors in the Oval Office for most …

Ashley Murray President Joe Biden on Thursday reassured the nation that democracy won despite his party’s resounding election losses, and promised his accomplishments will live on, in brief remarks from the White House. “I know for some people, it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden visited Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast on Sunday, surveying the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton and urging Congress to approve additional disaster relief funding. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris spent her second day in North Carolina, addressing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene and engaging with Black …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden shot down false claims propagated by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., regarding the government’s alleged ability to control the weather, during televised remarks on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton neared Florida. Biden called Greene’s claim “ridiculous” and stressed the need to counteract disinformation, particularly in moments …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration will provide $2.6 billion in funding to replace all lead pipes in the United States, as part of a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. This initiative, stemming from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, requires that lead pipes be identified …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris began separate tours on Wednesday to assess the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed at least 150 lives. The hurricane devastated parts of the southeastern United States, with major destruction across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and beyond. Biden …

Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch President Joe Biden pledged Monday that the federal government would help people throughout the Southeast recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, and said he expects to ask Congress for emergency funding in the weeks ahead. “I’m here to tell every single …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden lauded the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a “measure of justice” for the victims of decades of terrorism. Nasrallah, one of the founders of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday, confirmed by the Lebanese militant group on Saturday. …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden used his final address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to stress the importance of continued U.S. engagement on the global stage. His speech came as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon threaten to explode into a full-scale war, and as …