The president is visiting N.C. A&T State University to pitch the Bipartisan Innovation Act, legislation pending in Congress that seeks to boost U.S. manufacturing and invest in STEM education, among other things.
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Post Politics Now: Biden poised to preside over new phase of U.S. involvement in Ukraine war
The Biden administration is planning a significant ramp-up of weapons to Ukraine while the president stands by his characterization of Russia’s actions as “genocide.”
Post Politics Now: Biden heads to the heartland as cost-of-living headaches intensify
In his trip to Iowa, the president is set to announce a measure to curb gas prices hours after what is expected to be a bruising report on inflation.
Post Politics Now: Biden wades back into politically fraught politics of gun control
At an event in the Rose Garden, the president plans to announce several measures, including a continued crackdown on “ghost guns” and a new nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Post Politics Now: A victory lap for Biden and his historic Supreme Court nominee
President Biden and Vice President Harris welcome Justice-designate Ketanji Brown Jackson to the White House a day after the Senate voted to make her the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
Post Politics Now: Judge Jackson on the verge of historic Supreme Court confirmation
The full Senate is expected to take a final vote on President Biden’s nominee around 1:45 p.m. Eastern.
Post Politics Now: Biden to highlight postal reform as focus continues on accomplishments
The Democratic-led House is expected to vote Wednesday to cite two more former Trump officials with contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the probe of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Post Politics Now: Obama’s return to the White House after a 5-year absence
Former president Barack Obama visits the White House, joining President Biden to hail the 2010 health-care law better known as Obamacare.
Post Politics Now: A first hurdle for Judge Jackson en route to the Supreme Court
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Biden marks transgender day with policy changes, criticism of GOP
The administration’s spotlight on these issues comes as several Republican-led states have passed laws and bills that erode protections for transgender people.