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June 2, 2023, 9:42 PM

Biden orders 20-year ban on oil, gas drilling to protect tribal sites outside New Mexico's Chaco

The Biden administration is withdrawing hundreds of square miles in New Mexico from oil and gas production for the next 20 years on the outskirts of Chaco Culture National Historical Park that tribal communities consider sacred
June 2, 2023, 9:42 PM
Biden to enforce ban on oil, gas drilling to protect New Mexico tribal sites
June 1, 2023, 11:48 PM

Debt ceiling drama heads down to the wire in Senate

The goal is to pass the debt ceiling deal by Friday
June 1, 2023, 11:48 PM
Debt ceiling drama heads down to the wire in Senate
June 1, 2023, 7:18 PM

‘This was an honorable compromise,’ White House senior advisor says

Gene Sperling, Senior advisor to President Joe Biden, responds to criticism by Democrats and the NAACP on the debt relief bill.
June 1, 2023, 7:18 PM
‘This was an honorable compromise,’ White House senior advisor says
June 1, 2023, 2:11 PM

House passes debt limit deal, bill heads to Senate

The House approved the bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling, a major victory for both the White House and Republican leaders as the country inches closer to a historic default.
June 1, 2023, 2:11 PM
House passes debt limit deal, bill heads to Senate
May 31, 2023, 7:24 PM

John Kirby announces more US assistances for Ukraine

National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby announces another $3 million military assistance package for Ukraine, including air defense systems.
May 31, 2023, 7:24 PM
John Kirby announces more US assistances for Ukraine
May 31, 2023, 12:48 PM

Race to pass debt deal to avoid US default

The House Rules Committee gave the green light for the deal to advance to the full House so members can hold a planned vote on Wednesday before sending the legislation to the Senate.
May 31, 2023, 12:48 PM
Race to pass debt deal to avoid US default
May 30, 2023, 7:45 PM

White House truck suspect should be locked up pending trial, government says

The man suspected of crashing a truck into the White House bollards should be locked up pending trial, the government says.
May 30, 2023, 7:45 PM
White House truck suspect should be locked up pending trial, DOJ says
May 30, 2023, 2:20 PM

White House, McCarthy push to get debt deal through Congress before default

With just days to go until a catastrophic default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are racing to get their deal through a divided Congress.
May 30, 2023, 2:20 PM
White House, McCarthy push to get debt deal through Congress before default
May 29, 2023, 9:37 PM

Key questions and takeaways from the debt ceiling deal

Biden and McCarthy have reached a debt ceiling bill: What's in it and when does it need to pass to prevent a default?
May 29, 2023, 9:37 PM
Key questions and takeaways from the debt ceiling deal
May 29, 2023, 6:32 AM

Biden speaks after striking tentative debt deal with McCarthy

The president and House Speaker now must sell the deal to Congress before the critical June 5 deadline to prevent a potentially catastrophic default, which Biden called "the worst possible crisis."
May 29, 2023, 6:32 AM
Biden speaks after striking tentative debt deal with McCarthy
May 25, 2023, 10:01 PM

Biden picks history-making general as next head of Joint Chiefs

The first Black Air Force chief of staff spoke out on video about George Floyd.
May 25, 2023, 10:01 PM
Biden picks history-making general as next head of Joint Chiefs
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM

Biden nominates Air Force general as next head of Joint Chiefs

Gen. CQ Brown Jr. would be the second Black Joint Chiefs chairman after Army Gen. Colin Powell.
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM
Biden nominates Air Force general as next head of Joint Chiefs
May 25, 2023, 2:21 PM

Debt limit talks continue on Capitol Hill

ABC News’ Rachel Scott and Elizabeth Schulze report on the latest in Washington and on Wall Street.
May 25, 2023, 2:21 PM
Debt limit talks continue on Capitol Hill
May 24, 2023, 11:09 PM

Who is Gen. Charles Brown Jr.?

He is the first Black Air Force chief of staff and is expected to be nominated as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
May 24, 2023, 11:09 PM
Who is Gen. Charles Brown Jr.?
May 24, 2023, 5:29 PM

Speaker McCarthy sends negotiators to White House to discuss debt ceiling?

The U.S. is only eight days away from a looming default.
May 24, 2023, 5:29 PM
Speaker McCarthy sends negotiators to White House to discuss debt ceiling?
May 24, 2023, 3:39 PM

White House says McCarthy 'beholden' to far-right Republicans on debt limit, source says

The Biden administration is painting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as talking out of both sides of his mouth amid the debt ceiling standoff.
May 24, 2023, 3:39 PM
White House says McCarthy 'beholden' to far-right Republicans on debt limit: Source
May 23, 2023, 2:25 PM

Debt ceiling deadline and schedules

ABC News congressional correspondent Rachel Scott reports on the Senate recess and the status of debt ceiling talks.
May 23, 2023, 2:25 PM
Debt ceiling deadline and schedules
May 23, 2023, 2:10 PM

President Biden calls debt ceiling meeting ‘productive’

The president said he was optimistic after meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
May 23, 2023, 2:10 PM
President Biden calls debt ceiling meeting ‘productive’
May 22, 2023, 2:43 PM

President Biden, Speaker McCarthy set to meet in person

With just 10 days to figure out the nation’s debts, the president said invoking the 14th amendment to go around Congress wouldn't solve the problem.
May 22, 2023, 2:43 PM
President Biden, Speaker McCarthy set to meet in person
May 22, 2023, 2:23 PM

Urgent talks as debt deadline nears

President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet face-to-face on Monday amid disputes over spending cuts. ABC News’ Lindsay Watts reports.
May 22, 2023, 2:23 PM
Urgent talks as debt deadline nears
May 22, 2023, 12:53 AM

Pete Buttigieg says Transportation Department is working to avoid summer travel disruptions

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Pete Buttigieg is sharing how the Transportation Department is prepping for a potentially record-breaking season of travel
May 22, 2023, 12:53 AM
Buttigieg says Transportation Department is working to avoid summer travel disruption
May 18, 2023, 1:37 AM

Man got into national security adviser's home undetected by Secret Service: Sources

Sources told ABC News Jake Sullivan was home and confronted the intruder.
May 18, 2023, 1:37 AM
Man got into national security adviser's home undetected by Secret Service: Sources
May 17, 2023, 4:00 PM

Lawmakers, Education Secretary Cardona clash over culture war issues

A hearing touched on transgender bathroom policies, school closures and more.
May 17, 2023, 4:00 PM
Lawmakers, Education Secretary Cardona clash over culture war issues
May 17, 2023, 2:10 PM

Major security scare for National Security official

The Secret Service has launched an investigation after a stranger entered the home of Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser.
May 17, 2023, 2:10 PM
Major security scare for National Security official
May 16, 2023, 3:04 PM

Biden to meet with Speaker McCarthy as debt ceiling looms

ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the latest updates in the ongoing debt limit talks ahead of the June 1 deadline.
May 16, 2023, 3:04 PM
Biden to meet with Speaker McCarthy as debt ceiling looms
May 15, 2023, 6:01 PM

Biden plans to nominate Dr. Monica Bertagnolli at NIH

President Biden said on Monday that he indents to nominate Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to lead the agency.
May 15, 2023, 6:01 PM
Biden plans to nominate Dr. Monica Bertagnolli at NIH
May 15, 2023, 2:22 PM

No agreement in sight as debt ceiling looms

President Joe Biden insists both sides are making progress but no deal has been struck between the White House and congressional Republicans to avoid a default before the June 1 deadline.
May 15, 2023, 2:22 PM
No agreement in sight as debt ceiling looms
May 12, 2023, 5:32 PM

White House sends hundreds of asylum officers to southern US border

This comes as the pandemic-era policy that made it easier for asylum seekers to be denied asylum in the U.S. expires.
May 12, 2023, 5:32 PM
White House sends hundreds of asylum officers to southern US border
May 11, 2023, 8:50 PM

White House dealing with Title 42 ending, looming deadline for debit ceiling

A crisis two-fold hangs over the administration between a surge of migrants at the border and economic catastrophe if the debit limit isn't raised.
May 11, 2023, 8:50 PM
White House dealing with Title 42 ending, looming deadline for debit ceiling
May 11, 2023, 4:33 PM

Mayorkas assigns hundreds of asylum officers to address humanitarian needs at border

The Homeland Security Secretary said the border crisis is due to the “decades-old problem of a broken immigration system.”
May 11, 2023, 4:33 PM
Mayorkas assigns hundreds of asylum officers to address humanitarian needs at border
May 11, 2023, 4:29 PM

Mayorkas says situation at southern US border could be 'difficult' for a while

This comes as the pandemic-era policy that allowed officials to quickly expel most migrants at the border without allowing asylum claims is coming to an end.
May 11, 2023, 4:29 PM
Mayorkas says situation at southern US border could be 'difficult' for a while
May 11, 2023, 3:31 PM

Biden administration says it prepared 'well over a year' for Title 42 to end

With the pandemic-era immigration policy set to expire at midnight, officials are preparing for a surge of migrants at the southern U.S. border.
May 11, 2023, 3:31 PM
Biden administration says it prepared 'well over a year' for Title 42 to end
May 10, 2023, 3:20 PM

Biden meets with congressional leaders in high stakes debt ceiling summit

The Tuesday meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders on the debt ceiling ended with no solution as the nation barrels toward a June 1 deadline to reach a deal or risk default.
May 10, 2023, 3:20 PM
Biden meets with congressional leaders in high stakes debt ceiling summit
May 10, 2023, 12:29 PM

Biden administration officials preview plans for end of Title 42

The Biden administration has revealed what they described as a "comprehensive, multi-agency, multi-country plan" to "humanely manage the border" when Title 42 lifts.
May 10, 2023, 12:29 PM
Biden administration officials preview plans for end of Title 42
May 9, 2023, 2:13 PM

Blinken facing contempt of Congress threat over cable tied to Afghanistan withdrawal

Republicans are seeking a staff "dissent" cable warning the about U.S. exit plans.
May 9, 2023, 2:13 PM
Blinken facing contempt of Congress threat over cable tied to Afghanistan withdrawal
1 month ago

US government cancels $42B in public service workers' student loans under revamped program

The Department of Education has approved $42 billion dollars in student loan forgiveness for more than 615,000 public service workers since October 2021
1 month ago
Biden's other student loan program cancels $42B for public service workers
1 month ago

Biden, McCarthy face serious time crunch to reach debt ceiling deal

The House and Senate each have roughly a dozen working days left before Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's June 1 default warning.
1 month ago
Biden, McCarthy face serious time crunch to reach debt ceiling deal
1 month ago

'Blatant, bold lie': Biden admin rejects Kremlin claim US orchestrated alleged drone attack

"We just don't have conclusive evidence one way or the other," Kirby said about the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin.
1 month ago
'Blatant, bold lie': US rejects Kremlin claim it was involved in alleged drone attack
1 month ago

White House taking action to promote responsible innovation in AI

The Biden administration says it will support public assessments of AI systems such as ChatGPT.
1 month ago
White House taking action to promote responsible innovation in AI
1 month ago

Biden administration sending $300 million in new military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has offered more than $35.7 billion in military aid since the Russian invasion.
1 month ago
Biden administration sending $300 million in new military aid to Ukraine
1 month ago

Highlights from the White House correspondents' dinner: Punchlines, protests and more

Highlights from the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night, which was a night of laughter and at times, reflection.
1 month ago
Clarence Thomas, Tucker Carlson and more become punchlines at annual DC dinner
1 month ago

Known for laughs, DC dinner spotlights risks to journalism

White House Correspondents' Association dinner is known for jabs at Washington.
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Moments from the 2023 White House Correspondents' dinner

The nation's media gathered for a fun-filled night as the president roasted media figures, politicians and himself.
1 month ago
Moments from the 2023 White House Correspondents' dinner
1 month ago

White House decries GOP debt ceiling bill as ‘ransom note’

House Republicans narrowly passed a bill aimed at cutting federal spending, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy says no progress has been made when it comes to negotiating with the White House.
1 month ago
White House decries GOP debt ceiling bill as ‘ransom note’
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Biden administration to launch regional processing centers for migrants throughout Central and South America

Biden administration to launch regional processing centers for migrants throughout Central and South America
1 month ago
Biden administration to launch regional processing centers for migrants
1 month ago

Biden welcomes South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to White House

The visit comes as the White House announced steps designed to deter North Korea from launching a nuclear attack on South Korea.
1 month ago
Biden welcomes South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to White House
1 month ago

Joe Biden announces he is running for president again, setting up possible Trump rematch

Biden is running for president in 2024, possibly in a rematch against Trump, he announced on Tuesday
1 month ago
Biden taps into culture wars in reelection announcement
1 month ago

Cesar Chavez's legacy lives on in Biden's new campaign chair

The granddaughter of late Latino labor activist Cesar Chavez is moving from President Joe Biden's White House staff to take another high-profile position at the helm of his 2024 reelection campaign
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Biden to unveil new efforts to protect S. Korea from nukes

U.S. is ready to step up efforts to deter a North Korean attack on South Korea.
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White House recruits Edward Lee as state dinner guest chef

Korean American chef Edward Lee says food, at its best, tells a story
1 month ago
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