Presidency of Joe Biden News & Breaking Stories

The Biden Administration is providing free Covid-19 test kits to Americans starting Sept. 25, with four tests per household available through covidtests.gov. The kits can detect the latest variants and will be available until the end of December. The program's costs are unclear, but in 2022, three companies were awarded $2 billion to provide 380 million free test kits. The announcement comes a year after President Biden declared the pandemic over. Insurance companies are no longer covering the cost of test kits, and the government has also granted $600 million to 12 Covid-19 test manufacturers.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Conservative lawmakers proposed a bill to fund the government through October 31, but the Senate and some House lawmakers aren't onboard. A government shutdown could happen in 13 days.

The Department of Justice blocked FBI agent Elvis Chan from testifying before Congress on his role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story.

General Motors (GM) has increased its contract offer to a 20% wage hike for US autoworkers in a bid to avoid a strike. Ford Motor has also confirmed it offered a 20% hike and other benefits. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. The UAW has outlined plans for a series of strikes targeting individual auto plants if agreements are not reached. The UAW is asking for 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. A full strike would hit earnings at each affected automaker by about $400 million to $500 million per week.

A federal judge has ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful, but did not order the termination of protections for "Dreamers." The ruling is expected to be appealed.

Joe Biden's presidency is being shaped by the scars of the 9/11 attacks, with Americans deeply distrustful of their government.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns that the ongoing migrant crisis will "destroy" the city, citing financial burden and budget cuts.

Kamala Harris is going on tour again, this time embarking on a 14-date college tour aimed at reaching young voters and talking up Democratic positions on abortion, gun control, LGBT rights, and climate change.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's extramarital affair with a donor's employee is at the center of his impeachment trial.

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has begun, putting Republicans in a difficult position. Paxton, who has faced felony charges and an FBI investigation, has remained popular among hard-right Republicans by aligning himself with Donald Trump. The trial is rare in its attempt to hold a member of the party accountable for alleged wrongdoing.

The Biden administration warns U.S. citizens in Belarus to leave immediately due to security concerns and the presence of Russian forces.

Leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the United States strengthen cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region through defense agreements.

Donald Trump shares QAnon post on Truth Social as he faces potential third indictment and lashes out at Biden and DOJ.

House Republicans are calling for an emergency hearing after the DOJ asked Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, to surrender to prison. Archer was scheduled to testify to Congress on the Biden family's foreign business dealings.

United Nations declares end of global warming, start of global boiling.

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"Senator claims Washington elite working harder than an ugly stripper."

UPS and Teamsters reach tentative contract, averting supply chain crisis.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $720 million after no winning ticket sold.

West Virginia Democrat opposes measure banning natural gas in buildings.

Biden administration approves student loan forgiveness for 800,000 borrowers, sends emails.

US Department of Education to cancel $39 billion in student loans.

Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program plans to cancel $39 billion in debt for over 804,000 borrowers. The relief is a result of adjustments made to income-driven repayment plans, and borrowers making 20 or 25 years' monthly IDR payments will be eligible for forgiveness. The Education Department aims to rectify "historical inaccuracies" in the tally of payments that qualify for forgiveness. Loan forgiveness will begin on July 14 for borrowers who have reached the forgiveness threshold. President Biden criticized Republican lawmakers for objecting to relief measures despite benefiting from loan forgiveness.

US Department of Education to automatically erase $39 billion student loan debt.

US Supreme Court blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, citing unlawful implementation.

California Governor Gavin Newsom impresses on Fox News interview with Sean Hannity.

Trump explains boxes of government documents as personal belongings and memorabilia.