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What the Biden-signed Social Security Fairness Act means for you
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous explains what the law does and who will be getting payments.
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Biden says Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack -- but there won't be a repeat
President Joe Biden is decrying efforts to downplay a mob of Donald Trump supporters overrunning the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block certification of the election in 2020
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Biden to visit New Orleans, attend prayer service after deadly New Year's attack
The prayer service the Bidens are set to attend is scheduled to begin at about 6 p.m. at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France.
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January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Biden's move to permanently block offshore oil drilling sparks Trump's ire
Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the move, but that could prove difficult.
January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
January 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
US Steel and Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
A proposed acquisition of the second-largest domestic steel producer by Nippon for nearly $15 billion would threaten U.S. national security, the Biden administration said.
January 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
January 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Biden to block all future oil drilling in parts of US oceans
President Joe Biden is moving to ban all future offshore oil and natural gas drilling on America's East and West coasts, the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's North Bering Sea.
January 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
January 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.
January 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
January 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Biden honors Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden honored 19 people on Saturday with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
January 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Biden's Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton and Denzel Washington among honorees
President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.
January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
January 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions
President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees
January 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
January 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks breaks down the details in what may be the last major piece of legislation President Joe Biden will sign into law.
January 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
January 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees include Hillary Clinton, Bono
President Joe Biden honored 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Bono, José Andres, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall and many more.
January 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
January 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.
January 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The soldiers are being recognized for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
January 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Biden honors nation's civilian and military heroes at White House
The president presented the Medal of Valor to police officers from Nebraska and Tennessee, while veterans of Vietnam War and Korean War received the Medal of Honor.
January 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
January 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Biden honors Medal of Valor recipients
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Valor to eight first responders during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Friday.
January 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked
Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.
January 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
January 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Biden blocks US Steel takeover by Japan-based Nippon
ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the president’s action, which he says is being done to protect national security.
January 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
January 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney
The award ceremony took place Thursday at the White House.
January 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney
According to the White House press release, this award is given to Americans who "have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens."
January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
January 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Biden: No evidence of link between New Orleans attack, Vegas Cybertruck explosion
President Joe Biden gave an update from the White House following a meeting with members of his homeland security team.
January 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
January 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Biden giving second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 congressional panel
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot
January 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Biden, Trump condemn New Orleans truck attack
President Joe Biden ordered all available federal resources to investigate how Wednesday's attack happened, while President-elect Donald Trump called it "an act of pure evil" in a social media post.
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
January 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Biden to New Orleans: ‘I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.’
President Joe Biden delivered remarks from Camp David after a truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people.
January 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
December 30, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Biden announces $2.5 billion in Ukraine defense assistance
"At my direction, the United States will continue to work relentlessly to strengthen Ukraine's position in this war over the remainder of my time in office," President Joe Biden said.
December 30, 2024 at 4:43 PM
December 26, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Trump vows to seek executions as Biden commutes sentences
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports on President-elect Donald Trump, who’s slamming President Biden’s decision to commute the death sentences of nearly every inmate on federal death row.
December 26, 2024 at 8:55 PM
December 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Trump criticizes Biden for sparing lives of 37 federal death row inmates
President-elect Trump is criticizing President Biden for his controversial decision to commute the sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates.
December 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM
December 25, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
Congress members urged President Joe Biden to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.
December 25, 2024 at 12:03 AM
December 24, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United States
December 24, 2024 at 11:36 PM
December 24, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Biden vetoes bill to expand US judiciary
President Biden vetoed a measure that would have added dozens of new federal district judge positions over more than a decade. ABC News' Olivia Rubin has the latest.
December 24, 2024 at 9:45 PM
December 23, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Biden signs short-term government funding bill
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks joins ABC News Live to discuss how a government shutdown was narrowly avoided.
December 23, 2024 at 1:37 AM
December 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
President Biden signs bipartisan funding bill, averting government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed into law the short-term funding bill on Saturday, according to a release from the White House.
December 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
December 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt
The Biden administration is forgiving loans for nearly 55,000 borrowers who work in public service.
December 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
December 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Biden cancels student loan debt for thousands of borrowers
President Joe Biden's administration announced on Friday another $4.28 billion dollars in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers.
December 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
December 21, 2024 at 1:34 AM
White House press secretary on Biden's lack of comment on government shutdown
President Biden has yet to comment on the government funding fight on Capitol Hill, and his press secretary today made clear it's on purpose.
December 21, 2024 at 1:34 AM
December 18, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Biden backs calls to ban congressional stock trading
President Joe Biden lent his voice to the growing bipartisan calls on the Hill to end stock trading for congressional members.
December 18, 2024 at 12:52 AM
December 17, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Biden speaks of Oct. 7 and commitment to getting hostages home at Hanukkah reception
During his last Hanukkah reception as president, Biden spoke of the Oct. 7 attack on Isreal and his commitment to get hostages home.
December 17, 2024 at 5:22 AM
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Biden and Harris make appeal to Democrats at holiday reception
Biden, who has just over a month left in office, talked about his legacy and the lasting effect he wanted to leave on America.
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
December 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Biden talks about his legacy at holiday reception
Biden, who has just over a month left in office, talked about his legacy and the lasting effect he wanted to leave on America.
December 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM
December 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Biden to establish Frances Perkins National Monument in Maine
President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation to establish the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.
December 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM
December 14, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Gov. Phil Murphy directly asks Biden for assistance in addressing drones
Increasing frustration and concern grows as more Northeastern states report swarms of menacing aircraft in the skies being seen.
December 14, 2024 at 1:03 AM
December 13, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Biden commutes sentences for nearly 1,500, pardons 39 convicted of non-violent crimes
The White House hinted that this isn't the last of Biden's pardons during his final months in office.
December 13, 2024 at 1:02 AM
December 13, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Democratic lawmaker reacts to Biden’s pardons
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is pardoning 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people on home confinement.
December 13, 2024 at 12:57 AM
December 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Biden commutes sentences for 1,500, pardons 39
The White House hinted that this isn't the last of Biden's pardons during his final months in office.
December 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM
December 12, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Former FBI informant charged with lying about Biden family reaches plea deal
Ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who was charged with lying about President Joe Biden and his son's business dealings, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
December 12, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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Bill Clinton indicates he hopes Biden doesn't issue preemptive pardons
"I hope he won't do that," the former president said on ABC's "The View."
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Biden calls Trump tariff approach 'a major mistake'
The president delivered remarks drawing a sharp contrast between his four years in office and President-elect Donald Trump’s past and future terms.
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White House condemns using violence to tackle 'corporate greed'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting and sent condolences to the victim's family.
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Biden gives remarks on his economic legacy
President Joe Biden touted a much stronger economy than he inherited in January 2020 in the midst of a pandemic and how he avoided plunging the country into a recession.
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Trump says rivals should be in jail. Experts say Biden can pardon them beforehand.
Experts President Biden has the constitutional right to issue preemptive pardons to people President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to seek retribution against.
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