Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds

The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.

US inflation still stubbornly high despite August slowdown

The stock market took a big hit on Tuesday, with the Dow falling 1,200 points over the day, as a new report shows inflation remains high.

Biden celebrates Ohio groundbreaking of $20B Intel computer chip facility

President Joe Biden sought to put the spotlight on a rare bipartisan down payment on U.S. manufacturing during a visit on Friday to suburban Columbus, Ohio.

Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote

Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.

'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban

Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

Biden to deliver prime-time speech Thursday on 'battle' for democracy

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.

Student loan forgiveness will be taxable in Minnesota
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Student loan forgiveness won't be taxed federally, but it will be taxable in Minnesota unless the state Legislature acts, Minnesota revenue officials say.

5 things you need to know about student loan forgiveness

President Joe Biden detailed plans Wednesday to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt. Here's what borrowers need to know about what Biden announced, and what comes next.

5 things you need to know about student loan forgiveness
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President Joe Biden detailed plans Wednesday to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt. Here's what borrowers need to know about what Biden announced, and what comes next.

Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law

The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill

President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.

Fact check: $740 billion climate and health bill will raise taxes, just not as GOP says
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Congressional Democrats sent their sweeping package of climate initiatives, prescription drug price caps, and corporate tax increases to President Joe Biden's desk Friday, just weeks after the bill appeared left for dead.

Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China

Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.

Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms

At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.

Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row

He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.