In Phone Call, Biden Presses Putin Over Cyber Breach, Navalny
Despite disagreements on many issues, the president and the Russian leader agreed to extend the only remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control deal.
Politics & Government
Biden Administration Turns Its Attention To Climate Crisis
President Biden is expected to sign on Wednesday an order pausing oil and gas drilling on federal land. It's one of several climate-focused executive actions he will make official.
Wall Street Insider Turned Tough Market Cop: Biden's Pick To Head SEC
President Biden picked an unusual financial watchdog to run the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gary Gensler made a fortune at Goldman Sachs — then pushed through aggressive market reforms.
Biden Administration Aims To Buy 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
President Biden announced on Tuesday that his administration is trying to secure enough vaccine doses to ensure that 300 million Americans are vaccinated by the fall.
Biden Has His 1st Conversation With Russian Counterpart Putin
The different statements issued by Moscow and Washington after Tuesday's call between Presidents Biden and Vladimir Putin showed where the two can cooperate and where they will likely clash.
Biden Administration Aims To Advance Racial Equity With Executive Actions
President Biden has signed executive orders designed to promote equity in housing, phase out some private prisons and promote respect for Native American and Asian American communities.
Biden's 100-Day Deportation Moratorium Blocked By Federal Judge
A federal judge in Texas halted President Biden's 100-day moratorium on deportations of unauthorized immigrants. That is just one obstacle as Biden tries to end Trump-era immigration policies.
News Brief: Vaccine Doses, Executive Orders, Biden-Putin Call
The Biden administration is working to secure 200 million additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Biden signed executive actions to address systemic racism, and had his first call with Russia's leader.
Amid Grief, Rep. Jamie Raskin Leads Trump Impeachment Effort In Senate
The Maryland Democrat, whose 25-year-old son killed himself just days before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, says the upcoming trial is "a solemn and awesome responsibility."
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's 100-Day Deportation Moratorium
The judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Tuesday in a challenge filed by Texas. The ruling said Texas might "suffer imminent and irreparable harm" from a moratorium.