President Joe Biden had been isolating at the White House since July 30 after experiencing what his doctor described as a “rebound case” of COVID-19.
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
China halts climate, military talks with US as tensions rise over Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
China will shut down dialogue with the U.S. on climate change, the military and other efforts in response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Biden taps top officials from FEMA and CDC to coordinate fight against monkeypox outbreak
President Joe Biden has tapped top officials to coordinate the response to monkeypox amid criticisms over pace of vaccine availability.
Cascade of crises: Unexpected events test Joe Biden’s leadership, popularity
From Afghanistan to inflation to the baby formula shortage, Joe Biden has been hammered by events that have eroded his support even among Democrats.
U.S. government tells hospitals they must provide abortions in cases of emergency, regardless of state law
Biden administration says federal law preempts state abortion bans when the procedure is needed to stabilize a patient’s life.
Major internet providers to slash cost of broadband service for low-income Americans
Millions of Americans will be able to get high-speed internet for no more than $30 a month under a deal President Joe Biden will announce Monday.
Amid rise of gun violence, Biden unveils ‘basic common sense’ regulations targeting ghost guns
New rules will require serial numbers to be added to firearms assembled from do-it-yourself kits and background checks for people who purchase them.
Biden to release up to 180 million barrels of oil from reserve to drive down gas prices
President Joe Biden’s actions will represent the largest release from the strategic reserve in its nearly 50-year history.
From Ukraine to historic Supreme Court nominee: 5 things to watch for in Biden’s State of the Union address
The Ukraine crisis will cast a long shadow over Biden’s first State of the Union address, in which he hopes to tout his policy wins and set goals.
How big is Ukraine’s military compared to Russia’s? How long could Ukrainians hold off an attack?
Ukraine’s military is stronger than when Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 but still won’t be able to hold off another Russian attack, experts say.