Nearly 22 million people have applied to have a portion of their student loan debt canceled in just one week, President Joe Biden said.
Author: Joey Garrison, USA TODAY
President Biden calls on all participants of racist LA City Council leaked audio to resign
After a Los Angeles union leader stepped down, the White House said the three council members heard making racist remarks should resign as well.
‘Right these wrongs’: Inside Biden’s history-making moves on marijuana
In addition to pardoning thousands convicted of simple pot possession, Biden moved to potentially remove marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.
After FEMA update, Biden says Ian could be ‘deadliest hurricane in Florida’s history.’
It wasn’t clear how Biden based his estimate on the loss of life. The president vowed federal assistance for “however long it takes.”
‘Where’s Jackie?’ President Biden calls out dead congresswoman during speech
Biden thanked “all of you here,” singling out Rep. Jackie Walorski and other lawmakers. Walorski died in a car wreck in August.
Biden warns oil industry against gas price gouging during Hurricane Ian. Here’s what to know.
Biden said he would have the federal government investigate price gouging if companies use Hurricane Ian to raise prices at the pump.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness will cost US about $400 billion, CBO estimates
The Congressional Budget Office cautioned that cost projections of President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation are “highly uncertain.”
World leaders to pack Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: Who is attending and who is not
President Joe Biden, accompanied by Jill Biden, is among heads of state traveling to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Who else is going?
Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains ahead of potential freight rail shutdown
Although Amtrak is not involved in the labor dispute, the move is more fallout from an ongoing stalemate between freight rail companies and unions.
Pressure mounts on Biden to avert freight rail strike as union deadline looms
The White House is working on contingency plans in case of a railroad strike. Politically and economically, the impact could be crushing.