Kim Lyons, Pennsylvania Capital-Star First Lady Jill Biden told a gathering of elected officials and union members in Pittsburgh on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration had kept pledges made during the 2020 campaign to bolster the region’s workforce and create more jobs. “Two years ago, my husband stood in …
Read More »Biden Again Calls For Stricter Gun Restrictions
President Joe Biden has once again called for stricter gun restrictions in the wake of recent deadly shootings as the country observed Independence Day. “Today, Jill and I grieve for those who have lost their lives,” Biden said in a statement. “We pray for the day when our communities will …
Read More »Biden Announces New Ways To Forgive Student Loan Debt After Supreme Court Blocks Relief plan
Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden announced Friday that he plans to pursue new avenues to forgive student debt after the Supreme Court blocked the relief plan he had announced last year to eliminate up to $20,000 in loans for borrowers earning under $125,000 annually. First, Biden said, …
Read More »Biden On Affirmative Action Ruling: ‘This is not a normal court”
President Joe Biden criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling that undermined affirmative action programs in higher education during a speech at the White House. “This is not a normal court,” Biden said in response to a question from a reporter following his remarks. “The truth is, we all know it, …
Read More »Biden Touts ‘Bidenomics’ Economic Strategy In Chicago
President Joe Biden on Wednesday showcased his economic agenda in a speech in Chicago, addressing concerns about his approval ratings and the country’s direction. Biden criticized his predecessor, Donald Trump, and his economic approach, stating that trickle-down economics had failed the middle class and the nation as a whole. “The …
Read More »Biden At Campaign Rally Warns National Abortion Ban Is Next
Jennifer Shutt, New Jersey Monitor President Joe Biden pledged Friday to hold the line against attempts to restrict reproductive rights and abortion access during a campaign rally with the country’s leading abortion rights organizations. “The court got Roe right 50 years ago, and I believe Congress should restore the protections …
Read More »Biden Pushes End To ‘Junk Fees’
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that several ticketing and travel companies in the United States are taking steps to eliminate hidden fees for buyers. This move is part of Biden’s plan to ban additional charges, known as “junk fees,” that are often added to travel, ticket, and banking transactions. …
Read More »Twitter Users Denounce Sen. Marshall’s Claim President Broke Flag Rules At White House
Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall took to social media Sunday to allege President Joe Biden violated federal flag code by hanging from the White House balcony a pair of U.S. flags straddling a colorful flag honoring LGBTQ rights. Marshall declared on Twitter that Biden appeared more invested …
Read More »Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs Visit White House
President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs, the Super Bowl champions, to the White House on Monday. He commended the players for their outstanding performance on and off the field. During the ceremony on the South Lawn, President Biden emphasized that the Chiefs not only excel in football but …
Read More »Biden To Use Debt Limit Deal To Boost Re-Election Campaign
President Joe Biden intends to leverage the bipartisan debt limit deal to refocus on his shadow reelection campaign. His advisors told NBC News that the President aims to highlight this accomplishment to enhance his image with voters as a unifying leader who is delivering on his promise to unite the …
Read More »Biden Signs Debt Limit Bill
President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday a bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 1, 2025, to avert a first-ever US default. Biden signed H.R. 3746, the “Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023,” two days before Monday’s default deadline, on which the U.S. would run out of cash …
Read More »Biden Delivers Oval Office Speech On Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Deal
President Joe Biden celebrated the successful resolution of a potential government default in his inaugural speech to the nation from the Oval Office on Friday. He expressed relief that a budget agreement had been reached, preventing a crisis that could have negatively impacted the U.S. and global economies. The bipartisan …
Read More »Biden Delivers Commencement Address At Air Force Academy Graduation
Lindsey Toomer, Colorado Newsline President Joe Biden gave a commencement address during a ceremony Thursday at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He congratulated each member of the class of 2023 after they received diplomas in the academy’s 65th graduation ceremony. Hundreds of families crowded into Falcon Stadium …
Read More »Biden Student Debt Relief Plan Revoked In U.S. House Vote
Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to overturn the Biden administration’s one-time student debt relief plan that is currently on hold awaiting a Supreme Court decision expected within weeks. Before the 218-203 vote on the resolution, the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it, arguing …
Read More »Biden and Congressional Leaders Fail To Reach A Debt Limit Deal, But Will Meet Again Friday
Jennifer Shutt, New Jersey Monitor President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders were unable to reach a bipartisan debt limit agreement during a closed-door meeting Tuesday, leaving the dispute unresolved as the country moves closer to a default predicted as soon as early June. White House staff and aides to …
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