Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.

COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership

Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site

Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer

“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.

Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House

His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change

In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.

Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address

President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.

Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.

Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support

President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.

Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Biden signs order aimed at improving government services for public

President Biden signed an executive order that aims to offer better and more efficient services for the millions of routine interactions people have with the government.

Debt ceiling: Biden signs fast-track plan to prevent default

The Senate approved a bill that will clear the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with a simple-majority vote before the projected Dec. 15 deadline.

Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology

President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.

Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’

President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border

President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.

Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell among Kennedy Center honorees

Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.

Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions

The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.