Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition
More than 100 House Democrats have urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment.
Biden’s Legacy Secured with Record-Setting Black Judicial Appointments
Biden has appointed 62 Black judges, cementing his presidency as one focused on promoting equity and representation on the federal bench.
Biden Announces $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid and $600 Million for African Infrastructure Investments
Biden hopes that these measures will serve as a reminder of the U.S. commitment to fostering long-term African partnerships.
Biden-Harris Administration Moves to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
A new proposal aims to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity medications, potentially providing millions of Americans access to life-saving treatments.
President Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.
Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness
The proposal would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.
Over 60,000 Public Servants Receive Debt Relief as Biden-Harris Administration Continues Push for Student Loan Forgiveness
The action brings the administration’s total loan forgiveness to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans.
Biden Administration Targets Lead Pipe Replacement Nationwide, Prioritizing Black Communities Facing Water Inequities
President Joe Biden announced a new EPA rule that mandates the replacement of lead service lines across the nation within 10 years.
President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden announced the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact.
Crackdown Ramped Up on Predatory Medical Debt Collection as 100 Million Americans Struggle
The White House said the CFPB’s actions and state initiatives should reshape how medical debt is collected and reported.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Lower Housing Costs, Speed Up Construction
The administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, launched last year, has led to more homes under construction than ever in the past five decades.
Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: What to Know
President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the burden of student loan debt have hit another significant obstacle.
Biden-Harris Administration Propels HBCUs with Record $16 Billion Investment
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding.