President Biden on Tuesday questioned how well American workers will be able to sleep at night knowing that federal benefits and programs could be cut if Sen. Rick Scott’s (R-Fla.) tax plan is passed. The president warned that Scott’s plan would sunset all federal legislation after five years and require Congress to reauthorize programs such…
Author: Alex Gangitano
Biden touts push for Asian Pacific American museum
President Biden on Monday signed legislation to study the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, saying efforts to establish the museum come at a “critical time” in the U.S. “Today’s clear that the battle for the soul of America continues, that’s why a museum like this is going to…
Gas prices present glaring problem for Biden
Skyrocketing gas prices are a glaring problem for the White House with no clear, immediate solution. While the administration began the month by pivoting heavily toward its economic message, political watchers say the attempt has so far fallen flat, especially as the national average for a gallon of gas hits a record $5. That, along…
Biden at Summit of the Americas: ‘We’re transforming the approach to managing migration’
President Biden said Friday that the declaration to address migration signed at the Summit of the Americans aims to transform the approach to managing the issue. “With this declaration, we’re transforming the approach to managing migration in the Americas,” Biden said, flanked by other leaders. “It’s going to take all of our nations working together…
Biden bashes big oil: ‘Exxon made more money than God this year’
President Biden on Friday called out Exxon for raking in large profits while addressing high inflation and calling on Congress to act to tackle it. “Why don’t you tell them what Exxon’s profits were this year? This quarter? Exxon made more money than God this year,” he said in remarks at the Port of Los…
Hurdles remain as Biden’s EV push comes to life
President Biden’s push for more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road and more charging stations around the U.S. is gaining fresh traction while Americans continue to face historically high gas prices at the pump. The president has been focused on an ambitious climate agenda, which has largely stalled in the Senate, but federal funding for…
Biden: Tuesday primaries sent ‘clear message’ voters want tough-on-crime policies
President Biden said that Tuesday’s primary results in California, Mississippi and other states sent a message that voters want leaders who will take a tough stance on crime. “I think the voters sent a clear message last night. Both parties have to step up and do something about crime, as well as gun violence,” Biden…
Biden increasingly relies on DPA, drawing GOP scorn
President Biden is repeatedly turning to the Defense Production Act (DPA), a decades-old law that gives the president broad authority to increase the manufacturing output of critical items in a national emergency. The DPA has been a prong of the pandemic response since the Trump administration, but Biden has turned to it for other uses….
Biden signs bill to improve access to mammograms for vets exposed to burn pits
President Biden on Tuesday signed legislation to provide better access to mammograms for veterans exposed to burn pits as part of nine bills signed into law aimed at improving veterans’ health care. The measure aims to ensure that veterans who serve near burn pits get preventative care and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…
Biden signs bill to improve access to mammograms for veterans exposed to burn pits
President Biden on Tuesday signed a bill to provide better access to mammograms for veterans exposed to burn pits as part of nine bills signed into law aimed to improve veterans’ health care. The legislation aims to ensure that veterans who serve near burn pits get preventative care and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs…