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Here's what you need to know about Biden's executive order on women's health research

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on women's health research, to help focus on diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women.
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Here's what you need to know about Biden's executive order on women's health research
March 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Blinken tells democracy summit that technology must sustain democratic values

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underscored the need to ensure that technologies sustain democratic values
March 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Blinken tells democracy summit that technology must sustain democratic values
March 17, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Biden administration is ‘shifting’ its views on Israel’s war response: Rep. Ro Khanna

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on “This Week.”
March 17, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Biden administration is ‘shifting’ its views on Israel’s war response: Rep. Ro Khanna
March 17, 2024 at 9:55 PM

White House wants to see ByteDance ‘no longer in control’ of TikTok: John Kirby

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby on “This Week.”
March 17, 2024 at 9:55 PM
White House wants to see ByteDance ‘no longer in control’ of TikTok: John Kirby
March 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Biden campaign joins TikTok despite administration's past security concerns: 'lol hey guys'

The Biden-Harris campaign joined TikTok on Sunday, releasing its first video featuring President Joe Biden during the Super Bowl despite security concerns.
March 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Biden campaign joins TikTok despite White House's past security concerns
March 15, 2024 at 10:26 PM

White House issues statement against House speaker

The White House sent a letter telling the House GOP to "move on" from Biden impeachment efforts.
March 15, 2024 at 10:26 PM
White House issues statement against House speaker
March 15, 2024 at 6:38 PM

White House encourages House Republicans to 'move on' from their Biden impeachment effort

President Joe Biden’s top White House lawyer is encouraging Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to end his chamber’s efforts to impeach the Democratic president over unproven claims he benefited from the business dealings of his son and brother
March 15, 2024 at 6:38 PM
White House encourages House GOP to 'move on' from Biden impeachment effort
March 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Vice President Harris makes historic visit to Minnesota abortion clinic

ABC News' Selina Wang and Averi Harper discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to a Planned Parenthood Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
March 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Vice President Harris makes historic visit to Minnesota abortion clinic
March 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM

White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

The package will include badly needed missiles, ammunition and artillery rounds.
March 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM
White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine
March 12, 2024 at 10:07 AM

GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley accuses Biden administration of trying to silence immigration judges

GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley is accusing the Biden administration of attempting to silence immigration judges who often highlight shortcomings in the immigration court system.
March 12, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Sen. Grassley accuses Biden administration of trying to silence immigration judges
March 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to step down

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she is stepping down from her cabinet position later this month.
March 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to step down
March 11, 2024 at 6:28 PM

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to step down

Fudge, who has run Housing and Urban Development since the start of the Biden administration, said she plans to retire.
March 11, 2024 at 6:28 PM
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to step down
March 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Buttigieg calls out Katie Britt's misleading use of sex trafficking victim's story to attack Biden

Pete Buttigieg on Sunday called out Sen. Katie Britt's misleading use of a sex trafficking victim's story to attack Biden in her response to his State of the Union
March 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Buttigieg calls out Sen. Katie Britt's misleading use of sex abuse victim's story
March 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Pressure on Biden administration to use US influence to achieve cease-fire

White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt talks about how to get critical aid into Gaza by sea, Biden's moves after the State of the Union and the border crisis.
March 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Pressure on Biden administration to use US influence to achieve cease-fire
March 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Could the West use Russia's own money to help Ukraine? US officials think so

Support is building in the U.S. and in Europe for the unprecedented idea of seizing frozen Russian bank assets to help Ukraine defend and rebuild itself.
March 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Could the West use Russia's own money to help Ukraine? US officials think so
March 7, 2024 at 7:17 PM

White House announces guest list for State of the Union

The White House on Thursday announced the guests that will be seated in first lady Jill Biden's box at President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
March 7, 2024 at 7:17 PM
White House announces guest list for State of the Union
March 5, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Biden administration announces limit on credit card fees

The Biden administration is cracking down on credit card fees. The new rule will go into effect in mid-May, limiting how much credit card companies can charge for late payments.
March 5, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Biden administration announces limit on credit card fees
March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Supreme Court pauses strict Texas immigration law ahead of ruling

The Biden administration is taking its fight against Texas' strict immigration law to the Supreme Court.
March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Supreme Court pauses strict Texas immigration law ahead of ruling
March 1, 2024 at 1:10 AM

Defense Sec. Austin grilled over delayed hospitalization announcement

Republican House Armed Services Committee leaders questioned the Defense Secretary's actions when he was hospitalized.
March 1, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Defense Sec. Austin grilled over delayed hospitalization announcement
February 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Secretary Austin testifies before House Republicans over secret hospitalization

In his testimony on Thursday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said there was a "breakdown in notifications" while he was hospitalized and that he takes "full responsibility" for the lapse.
February 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Secretary Austin testifies before House Republicans over secret hospitalization
February 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says chain of command was preserved while hospitalized

Austin reiterated to a House committee that there were never any lapses in authority or in command and control.
February 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says chain of command was preserved while hospitalized
February 29, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Senior advisor to the president, Gene Sperling, tries to quell fears on the economy

While inflation has fallen dramatically from its high in 2022, rising prices still seem to weigh on the minds of voters.
February 29, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Senior advisor to the president, Gene Sperling, tries to quell fears on the economy
February 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM

House Republicans to grill Secretary Austin over secret hospitalization

House Republicans are demanding to know whose decision it was to keep Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospital stays a secret from the White House and Congress.
February 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM
House Republicans to grill Secretary Austin over secret hospitalization
February 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Pentagon finds no one to blame for keeping Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret

The Pentagon on Monday released more details on Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays and why Congress and the White House weren't notified.
February 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Pentagon finds no one to blame for keeping Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret
February 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Pentagon finds no one to blame for keeping Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret

The Pentagon on Monday released more details on Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays and why Congress and the White House weren't notified.
February 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Pentagon finds no one to blame for keeping Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret
February 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM

To lead on AI, US needs to lead on computer chips, commerce secretary says

"We need to make these chips in America," Gina Raimondo said.
February 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM
To lead on AI, US needs to lead on computer chips, commerce secretary says
February 26, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Pentagon releases internal review of Lloyd Austin’s secretive hospital stay

ABC News’ Senior Pentagon Reporter Luis Martinez breaks down the Pentagon’s internal review of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalizations.
February 26, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Pentagon releases internal review of Lloyd Austin’s secretive hospital stay
February 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Biden administration’s plan to cancel $1.2 billion in student loan debt

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona joins “GMA” to break down the Biden administration’s plan to forgive $1.2 billion in student loan debt for almost 153,000 borrowers.
February 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Biden administration’s plan to cancel $1.2 billion in student loan debt
February 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Sanctions on Russia working, but more to do: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo

She said the Russians have figured out how to evade sone U.S. export controls.
February 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Sanctions on Russia working, but more to do: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
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Biden to announce student debt relief for more than 150K Americans

More than 150,000 student loan borrowers are about to have their debt wiped clean, part of the next phase in President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
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Biden to announce student debt relief for more than 150K Americans
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Growing pressure on White House after Alexei Navalny’s death, Russian space weapon

ABC News’ chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl breaks down the mounting pressure on the White House after the death of Putin opposition leader Alexei Navalny and claims of a Russian space weapon.
1 month ago
Growing pressure on White House after Alexei Navalny’s death, Russian space weapon
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Kamala Harris and Volodymyr Zelensky make case for additional US military aid

Vice President Kamala Harris met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference, making the case for additional U.S. military aid for Ukraine.
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Kamala Harris and Volodymyr Zelensky make case for additional US military aid
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Biden administration announces $5 billion commitment for research and development of computer chips

It will advance President Biden’s goals of driving R&D in the U.S.
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Biden administration announces $5 billion commitment for CHIPS research
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GOP warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources

The White House will meet with congressional leadership as a top Republican is requesting President Biden declassify information on a "serious national security threat"
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Republican warning of 'security threat' about Russia wanting nuke in space: Sources
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House votes to impeach Sec. Mayorkas

The Republican-led House impeached Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border on Tuesday, marking just the second time in U.S. history a Cabinet official has been impeached.
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House votes to impeach Sec. Mayorkas
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin leaves hospital for 3rd time in 2 months

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin left the hospital on Tuesday afternoon after being in intensive care, the Pentagon said
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin leaves hospital for 3rd time in 2 months
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Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin released from hospital

Austin was being treated for a bladder issue.
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Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin released from hospital
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin leaves hospital for 3rd time in 2 months

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has left the hospital after being admitted to the intensive care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier in the week, the Pentagon said.
1 month ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin leaves hospital for 3rd time in 2 months
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Defense secretary expected to leave hospital Tuesday, Pentagon says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to leave the hospital later Tuesday after being admitted to the intensive care unit earlier in the week, the Pentagon said.
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Defense secretary expected to leave hospital Tuesday, Pentagon says
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Defense Sec. Austin admitted back to hospital

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to the critical care unit at Walter Reed on Monday for a non-surgical procedure to treat an "emergent bladder issue," his doctors said in a statement.
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Defense Sec. Austin admitted back to hospital
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cancels overseas trip following hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled a trip to Brussels following his hospitalization for "an emergent bladder issue."
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cancels overseas trip following hospitalization
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in critical care unit for monitoring, doctor says

The defense secretary previously underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure for prostate cancer.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in critical care unit for monitoring, doctor says
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin back in the hospital

The Pentagon says Austin can still do his job from the hospital with classified communications systems, but the deputy secretary is prepared to take over duties if needed.
1 month ago
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin back in the hospital
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White House fires back at special counsel report, Harris calls descriptions 'politically motivated'

The White House is firing back after special counsel Robert Hur's harsh report recommending no charges against Biden but casting doubt on his mental acuity.
1 month ago
WH blasts special counsel report, Harris calls descriptions 'politically motivated'
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Seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Michigan Muslims and Arab American leaders have heated meetings with Biden administration

The Biden administration held meetings with Muslim- and Arab-American community leaders in Michigan earlier this week -- an effort to repair ties with the community.
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Michigan Muslim and Arab Americans have heated meetings with Biden administration
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Rep. Adam Smith discusses failed Mayorkas vote

The House Armed Services Committee's Democratic leader Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., discusses the failed Mayorkas vote and a failure to pass an Israel funding bill.
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Rep. Adam Smith discusses failed Mayorkas vote
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Top Biden aides to meet with Muslim, Arab community leaders amid their outcry over his Israel stance

President Joe Biden’s senior aides plan to meet with Muslim and Arab American leaders in Michigan on Thursday as he continues to face criticism over the Israel-Hamas war
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Biden aides meeting with Muslim, Arab leaders amid their outcry over Israel stance
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Blinken meets with officials in Israel, West Bank

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with leaders in Israel and the West Bank Wednesday, hoping to finalize a deal to free the remaining Israeli hostages.
1 month ago
Blinken meets with officials in Israel, West Bank
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House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border

The final vote to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was 214-216 after four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present in opposing the measure.
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House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border
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GOP lawmakers push forward with vote to impeach Mayorkas

House Republicans are pushing forward with a rare vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border.
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GOP lawmakers push forward with vote to impeach Mayorkas