White House
White House asks for $47 billion for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and disasters
The administration hopes the funding request will become part of an upcoming short-term spending bill aimed at funding the federal government beyond Sept. 30.
Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained
The first White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health since 1969 is happening in late September. Some are worried the administration won't be able to meet the high bar that conference set.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case
The first lady first tested positive on Aug. 16 and she remained in isolation for five days, undergoing a course of Paxlovid treatment. She tested positive again Wednesday and does not have symptoms.
President Biden has tested negative for COVID again but will remain in isolation
President Biden is negative for COVID-19 after a rebound case but will remain in isolation pending a second negative test, the White House announced on Saturday.
Biden's COVID-19 symptoms are nearly resolved, the White House doctor says
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the White House physician, reports that President Joe Biden has "residual nasal congestion and minimal hoarseness" after four full days of Paxlovid treatment.
Facing legislative failure, Biden announces incremental climate initiatives
The president touted investments in extreme heat resilience and offshore wind at the site of a converted coal plant in Massachusetts, but stopped short of declaring a "climate emergency."
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Gabby Giffords, Simone Biles, John McCain
The 17 recipients include athletes, artists, and leaders of the civil rights and labor movements.
President Biden receives Brittney Griner's letter from prison in Russia
President Biden has read the letter WNBA player Brittney Griner wrote to him from prison in Russia. The basketball star has been detained there since February.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is joining the Biden administration
Bottoms was considered for the role of vice president during Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.