The White House says President Biden took “decisive and forceful actions” to keep bank failures from spreading but he’s not out of the woods yet.
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Treasury is starting ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid debt default, Yellen tells lawmakers
The Treasury Department began using “extraordinary measures” to avoid defaulting on the nation’s debt. Secretary Janet Yellen urged Congress to act.
Amid midterm voting, Biden warns of ‘chaos,’ fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 8 election
Joe Biden warns Americans democracy is at risk in Nov. 8 elections amid growing concerns over political violence and threats from election deniers.
‘Used beans’ and ‘The Talking Hat’: Queen Elizabeth’s visits with presidents didn’t always go as planned
Queen Elizabeth met with more U.S. presidents than any other head of state. Some of those encounters got attention for unexpected reasons.
Biden is pressing the Saudis to increase oil production. Experts say the kingdom isn’t likely to agree
President Joe Biden huddles with leaders of oil-producing nations in Saudi Arabia as gas prices push U.S. inflation to 40-year high.
Amid controversy over Saudi trip, President Biden says he has a ‘realistic and achievable’ Middle East strategy
Biden said his Middle East strategy is more realistic than previous administrations and pledged to build economic and security ties with the region.
Joe Biden turns attention to Palestinians on final day of trip to Israel
After reaffirming the U.S. alliance with Israel, Biden will turn his attention to restoring ties with Palestinians that frayed under Donald Trump.
‘There’s too much violence’: Biden to meet with grieving families in Uvalde: Live updates
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are on their way to Uvalde, Texas. They’ll meet families and visit a memorial site at Robb Elementary.
President Biden earned $610,710 in 2021, paid 25% in federal taxes, returns show
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid $150,439 in federal income taxes last year after earning $610,702, tax returns show.
Was it a gaffe or an escalation? Biden prompts concern after saying Putin ‘cannot remain in power’
The White House backtracked after President Biden said in a speech in Poland that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.” Aides said the U.S. isn’t pushing regime change.