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White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidency
Read full article: White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidencyPresident Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency.
Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll findsOnly about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter after earlier promising he'd do no such thing.
Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks
Read full article: Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talksFrench President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp.
On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways
Read full article: On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new waysPresident Joe Biden faces a stark choice as he contemplates broad preemptive pardons to protect aides and allies from potential retribution by Donald Trump.
Mother of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria, says new information proves her son is alive
Read full article: Mother of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria, says new information proves her son is aliveThe mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria for more than a decade, says she's confident that her son is alive.
Takeaways from Biden's Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official business
Read full article: Takeaways from Biden's Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official businessPresident Joe Biden’s long-delayed trip to Africa was overshadowed by his controversial pardon of his son Hunter.
Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency
Read full article: Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemencyPresident Joe Biden has ducked questions on his decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter, ignoring calls for him to explain his reversal as he was making his first presidential trip to Angola.
Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Read full article: Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son HunterAlready reeling from their November defeat at the polls, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for a federal felony conviction — after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who operates above the law.
Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
Read full article: Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacyPresident Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and pardon his son Hunter wasn't all that surprising to those who are familiar with the president's devotion to his family.
Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies
Read full article: Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with alliesPresident Joe Biden has long believed diplomacy is about personal relationships — and he’ll spend Friday in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as his time in office is on the cusp of ending.
Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes calls
Read full article: Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes callsA new book’s assertion that former President Donald Trump may have had as many as seven private phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House has refocused attention on their politically fraught relationship and on Trump’s sustained dialogue with world leaders as he seeks a return to power.
Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane MiltonPresident Joe Biden is postponing a planned trip to Germany and Angola to stay at the White House to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is bearing down on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show
Read full article: Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-showWhen President Joe Biden ended his 2024 campaign in July and endorsed Kamala Harris, he pledged to be out campaigning for her to succeed him.
Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
Read full article: Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefingAfter 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time.
Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign's final weeks
Read full article: Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign's final weeksHurricane Helene, the growing conflict in the Mideast and a dockworkers strike are looming over the final weeks of the American presidential campaign.
Biden is making his long-awaited visit to Africa in October. He'll stop in Germany, then Angola
Read full article: Biden is making his long-awaited visit to Africa in October. He'll stop in Germany, then AngolaThe White House says President Joe Biden will make his long-awaited visit to Africa next month.
Biden tells Quad leaders that Beijing is testing region at turbulent moment for Chinese economy
Read full article: Biden tells Quad leaders that Beijing is testing region at turbulent moment for Chinese economyPresident Joe Biden has told Indo-Pacific allies that he believes China’s increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing.
Biden administration appears to be in no rush to stop U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel
Read full article: Biden administration appears to be in no rush to stop U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon SteelPresident Joe Biden has voiced his opposition to Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel, but the federal government appears to be in no hurry to block the deal.
Top AI business leaders meet with Biden administration to discuss the emerging industry's needs
Read full article: Top AI business leaders meet with Biden administration to discuss the emerging industry's needsTop Biden administration officials have discussed the future of artificial intelligence with a group of executives from OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft and other companies.
Father of Ohio boy asks Trump not to invoke his son's death in immigration debate
Read full article: Father of Ohio boy asks Trump not to invoke his son's death in immigration debateThe father of an Ohio boy killed last year when a Haitian immigrant driver hit a school bus is imploring Donald Trump and others to stop invoking his son's name in the debate about immigration.
Biden to host 'Quad' leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown
Read full article: Biden to host 'Quad' leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometownPresident Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, India and Japan next weekend in his Wilmington, Delaware, hometown, the White House announced, as he looks to burnish his legacy before leaving office in January.
Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks
Read full article: Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talksPresident Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks next week in Washington that are expected to touch on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
Read full article: Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monumentPresident Joe Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, at the site of a 1908 race riot that later fueled the formation of the NAACP.
Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
Read full article: Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.The extreme weather seen in places across the United States shows it doesn’t take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage.
Biden has COVID-19 and didn't wear a mask. The CDC's guidelines say he doesn't have to
Read full article: Biden has COVID-19 and didn't wear a mask. The CDC's guidelines say he doesn't have toPresident Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19.
President Joe Biden saw neurologist at White House for Jan. 17 exam, press secretary says
Read full article: President Joe Biden saw neurologist at White House for Jan. 17 exam, press secretary saysPresident Joe Biden saw a neurologist at the White House on Jan. 17 for a neurologic exam, the results of which were later reported as part of his annual physical more than a month later, the White House said on Tuesday.
Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline
Read full article: Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for disciplineThe pressure and chaos swirling since Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance is causing cracks inside a White House that until now has been marked mostly by discipline and loyalty.
Biden's low-profile doctor has been thrust into the spotlight after the president's debate disaster
Read full article: Biden's low-profile doctor has been thrust into the spotlight after the president's debate disasterFew outside the White House would know Kevin O'Connor, President Joe Biden's doctor.
The White House faces many questions about Biden's health and medical history. Here are some answers
Read full article: The White House faces many questions about Biden's health and medical history. Here are some answersWhite House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has tried to address questions about President Joe Biden's health.
Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful
Read full article: Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetfulBehind closed doors, in the Oval Office, on Air Force One or in meetings around the world, many people describe President Joe Biden in the same dual way.
Biden refuses to step aside, democrats weigh in
Read full article: Biden refuses to step aside, democrats weigh inAll eyes are watching what happens with President Joe Biden and his campaign as at least one congressional Democrat has called on him to step aside following last week’s debate performance.
Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag
Read full article: Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lagPresident Joe Biden has plenty of explanations for his terrible performance in last week’s presidential debate.
Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the race
Read full article: Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the raceThe White House says President Joe Biden will meet with Democratic lawmakers and governors and sit for a network TV interview in the coming days as he pushes back against growing pressure to step aside in the 2024 race.
Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott
Read full article: Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycottThe last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago.
Seeing is believing? Not necessarily when it comes to video clips of Biden and Trump
Read full article: Seeing is believing? Not necessarily when it comes to video clips of Biden and TrumpRepublicans have shared a spate of lightly altered and out-of-context videos to fuel a narrative that President Joe Biden is mentally and physically unfit for office.
The White House isn't ruling out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden after his conviction
Read full article: The White House isn't ruling out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden after his convictionThe White House isn't ruling out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden, the president’s son who was convicted on three federal gun crimes and is set to be snetenced by a judge in the coming months.
President offers love and pride for his son's addiction recovery after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
Read full article: President offers love and pride for his son's addiction recovery after Hunter Biden's guilty verdictPresident Joe Biden kept his distance from the courtroom where his son Hunter stood trial on felony gun charges to avoid any appearance of meddling.
Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose items less likely to be hacked
Read full article: Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose items less likely to be hackedSmart devices like baby monitors, fitness trackers and internet-connected appliances will soon be eligible for labels certifying that they meet federal cybersecurity standards.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
Read full article: Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, tooPresident Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war.
Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'
Read full article: Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union.
In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
Read full article: In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza warPresident Joe Biden has condemned the “ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world.”.
Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation
Read full article: Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operationIsrael this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.
Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza
Read full article: Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in GazaPresident Joe Biden is rejecting calls from student protesters to change his approach to the war in Gaza while insisting that “order must prevail” on college campuses across the country.
Biden administration weighing measures to help Palestinians bring family from region
Read full article: Biden administration weighing measures to help Palestinians bring family from regionThe Biden administration is weighing measures to help Palestinians living in the United States who want to bring family from the war-torn region.
Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
Read full article: Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it offPresident Joe Biden’s administration has formally begun planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election.
Hunger deepens as relentless gang violence targets Haiti's capital
Read full article: Hunger deepens as relentless gang violence targets Haiti's capitalGangs have intensified their rampage in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital, setting fire to a school and looting pharmacies near the country’s largest public hospital.
Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal
Read full article: Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer revealSupport has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery.
Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
Read full article: Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summitPresident Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month.
Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Homeland Security bill
Read full article: Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Homeland Security billNegotiators from Congress and the White House are scrambling to complete work on funding government agencies for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend.
Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it
Read full article: Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes itPresident Joe Biden has endorsed legislation that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States, a move that comes amid growing concern in Washington about keeping Americans' private data out of China’s hands.
Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House
Read full article: Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the HouseA bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House.
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
Read full article: Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second termPresident Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meeting
Read full article: Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meetingCongressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown beginning this weekend.
Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
Read full article: Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in MayPresident Joe Biden plans to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in May, hosting a state visit after reneging on his promise to visit Africa last year.
Biden praises 'Herculean efforts' to rebuild at the site of last February's Ohio train derailment
Read full article: Biden praises 'Herculean efforts' to rebuild at the site of last February's Ohio train derailmentPresident Joe Biden is praising what he says were “Herculean efforts” to rebuild at the site of last February's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Chiefs get White House invitation to celebrate Super Bowl win. Could Taylor Swift tag along?
Read full article: Chiefs get White House invitation to celebrate Super Bowl win. Could Taylor Swift tag along?The White House says it’s looking forward to hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs again.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration
Read full article: White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administrationThe president’s national security spokesman John Kirby is getting an expanded role at the White House.
Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains
Read full article: Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountainsThe military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego.
Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost
Read full article: Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lostPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have extended an invitation to attend the State of the Union address to a Texas woman who sued her state and lost over the ability to get an abortion to end a wanted pregnancy.
White House apologizes to former 2024 candidate Asa Hutchinson as Biden courts anti-Trump GOP
Read full article: White House apologizes to former 2024 candidate Asa Hutchinson as Biden courts anti-Trump GOPThe White House has apologized to former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for a Democratic National Committee statement a day earlier that mocked the end of his long-shot 2024 bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal
Read full article: Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border dealA meeting between President Joe Biden, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other officials highlights the precarious nature of the complex talks to unlock aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aid
Read full article: Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aidPresident Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders and other lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday as members have struggled to reach agreement on aid for the Ukraine war.
Sprawling storms wallop US with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schools
Read full article: Sprawling storms wallop US with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schoolsA sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.
Sprawling storm wallops Florida, beyond with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schools
Read full article: Sprawling storm wallops Florida, beyond with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schoolsA sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.
Top US officials to visit Mexico for border talks as immigration negotiations with Congress continue
Read full article: Top US officials to visit Mexico for border talks as immigration negotiations with Congress continueNegotiations over how to control migration at the U.S. border with Mexico aren't just heating up on Capitol Hill.
Biden celebrates his 81st birthday with jokes as the White House stresses his experience and stamina
Read full article: Biden celebrates his 81st birthday with jokes as the White House stresses his experience and staminaPresident Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday by joking repeatedly about his advanced age.
Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: 'You're not alone'
Read full article: Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: 'You're not alone'President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden came to Lewiston Maine, to show their support for the community following a mass shooting where 18 people were killed.
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
Read full article: Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treatingBooks were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween.
Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future
Read full article: Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on futureMinnesota Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden.
Biden's dog Commander no longer at White House after biting incidents
Read full article: Biden's dog Commander no longer at White House after biting incidentsPresident Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.
US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
Read full article: US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leadersPresident Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that's committed to increasing American presence in the region.
Biden White House strategy for impeachment inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise.
Read full article: Biden White House strategy for impeachment inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise.The White House is working to stay above the fray on the historic impeachment proceedings launched ahead of the 2024 election by House Republicans.
Hillary Clinton returning to the White House for an arts event next week
Read full article: Hillary Clinton returning to the White House for an arts event next weekFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to make a rare public appearance at the White House, attending an arts event next week with first lady Jill Biden.
US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would mean
Read full article: US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would meanWhen it emerged this week that U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana, the news lit up the world of weed.
White House asks Congress to pass short-term funding to keep government operating, official tells AP
Read full article: White House asks Congress to pass short-term funding to keep government operating, official tells APThe White House says Congress should pass a short-term funding measure to ensure the government keeps operating after the current budget year ends Sept. 30.
Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
Read full article: Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relationsPresident Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders.
President Joe Biden to host Costa Rica President Chaves at the White House
Read full article: President Joe Biden to host Costa Rica President Chaves at the White HousePresident Joe Biden will host Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves at the White House on Tuesday, following an agreement between the two nations on legal pathways for migrants.
At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan and South Korea toward greater unity in complicated Pacific
Read full article: At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan and South Korea toward greater unity in complicated PacificPresident Joe Biden is set to welcome the leaders of Japan and South Korea for the first summit of his presidency at the Camp David presidential retreat.
President Biden travels to battleground Wisconsin to discuss the economy a week before GOP debate
Read full article: President Biden travels to battleground Wisconsin to discuss the economy a week before GOP debatePresident Joe Biden stopped in the battleground state of Wisconsin to discuss how economic policies he calls “Bidenomics” are boosting the economy.
Biden welcoming Australian leader to White House for state dinner in October
Read full article: Biden welcoming Australian leader to White House for state dinner in OctoberPresident Joe Biden will welcome Australia's prime minister to the White House in October for the visit and state dinner that the U.S. promised when Biden had to scrap a stop in Australia earlier this year to focus on debt limit talks in Washington.
President Biden to host the leaders of Japan and Korean for an August summit at Camp David
Read full article: President Biden to host the leaders of Japan and Korean for an August summit at Camp DavidPresident Joe Biden will host the leaders of Japan and South Korea next month for a summit at Camp David.
Biden jokes that Republicans may impeach him because inflation is starting to cool down
Read full article: Biden jokes that Republicans may impeach him because inflation is starting to cool downPresident Joe Biden used his trip to a textile plant in Maine on Friday to boast about cooling inflation and to make a crack at Republicans who have floated an impeachment inquiry into him.
Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record high temperatures persist across the US
Read full article: Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record high temperatures persist across the USWith heat waves spreading across the United States, President Joe Biden has announced new steps to protect workers, improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.