President Joe Biden announced Thursday steps he’s taking to reform marijuana laws, including pardoning people with federal possession convictions.
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Biden to speak on Social Security, Medicare as shortfalls loom and Republicans oppose tax hikes
Although Medicare and Social Security face long-run financing problems, Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on what to do about it.
Singing along to ‘Crocodile Rock’ helped Biden as a young, single dad
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should ‘make your blood run cold,’ Biden tells other nations as Putin scales up
President Joe Biden makes his second address to the UN in a stronger position than his first appearance but still facing a mountain of problems.
Is Biden responsible for dip in inflation? President’s victory lap is premature, experts say
Biden says his policies are reining in inflation, but the latest economic data reinforced worries about higher costs for food, rent and other goods.
Congressional leaders praise Queen Elizabeth, a ‘devoted friend of freedom’
Congressional leaders praised Queen Elizabeth’s sense of duty, steady leadership and commitment to the “special relationship” between the U.S. and U.K.
‘Strikingly different’: White House portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama could start trend
An artist known for his photorealistic oil paintings created the official White House portrait of former President Barack Obama.
Federal student loan forgiveness could be taxed as income in some states
Although the student debt relief announced by President Joe Biden is exempt from federal income taxes, some states may consider it taxable income.
White House doctor: Biden is ‘tolerating treatment well,’ symptoms improving
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have improved, the White House doctor said in an update after Biden’s first day of treatment for coronavirus.
Biden experiencing ‘very mild’ symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19: live updates
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning, despite extra precautions taken to protect against highly transmissible strains.