Biden, First Lady to Travel to Maui in Wake of Deadly Wildfires
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Biden, First Lady to Travel to Maui in Wake of Deadly Wildfires
2023-08-16 14:36:44
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Maui, Hawaii, on Monday to meet with first responders and tour the historic Lahaina community which was utterly destroyed when wildfires swept through it eight days... Read More

Pomp, Circumstance and a Shared Vision of the Future Mark Macron Visit
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Pomp, Circumstance and a Shared Vision of the Future Mark Macron Visit
2022-12-01 22:43:01
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Pomp and military flare were on vivid display on the South Lawn of the White House early Thursday morning as President Joe Biden formally welcomed his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, to the executive mansion. Though the two... Read More

First Lady Receives Official White House Christmas Tree
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First Lady Receives Official White House Christmas Tree
2022-11-22 16:00:11
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — First Lady Jill Biden and her 2-year-old grandson Beau formally received the 2022 White House Christmas tree on Monday, declaring it “beautiful” as the growers, invited guests and a smattering of administration staffers looked on. The tree, a... Read More

First Lady Hosts Veterans Day Breakfast, Supports Caregivers
Veterans
First Lady Hosts Veterans Day Breakfast, Supports Caregivers

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden will host a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House as she announces new support for children who live with wounded service members and veterans. The initiative, known as the Hidden Helpers Coalition, is designed... Read More

First Lady Tests Positive for COVID-19
Health
First Lady Tests Positive for COVID-19
2022-08-16 14:24:28
by Dan McCue

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is isolating after a positive test for COVID-19 Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for her office said Tuesday. “After testing negative for COVID-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the first... Read More

Jill Biden, Ed Sec. Cardona Take Summer School Tour
Education
Jill Biden, Ed Sec. Cardona Take Summer School Tour
2022-07-20 21:15:18
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON  — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona are visiting Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to get a firsthand look at summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind on reading, math and... Read More

Latino Advocacy Group Calls for Educational Improvements
Education
Latino Advocacy Group Calls for Educational Improvements
2022-07-12 16:33:42
by Reece Nations

SAN ANTONIO — UnidosUS, the largest Latino advocacy organization in the country, unveiled a series of policy recommendations for educational advancement on Monday during its annual conference in San Antonio, the first held in person in two years. The policy... Read More

Events Around Washington Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Civil Rights
Events Around Washington Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
2022-06-23 20:18:05
by Natalie McCormick

WASHINGTON — Fifty  years ago today, 37 words changed the game for women all around America. Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which Richard Nixon signed into law on June 23, 1972.  The law states that “no person... Read More

<strong>Free Community College Out of Build Back Better Legislation</strong> 
Education
Free Community College Out of Build Back Better Legislation 
2022-02-07 21:17:35
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — First Lady Jill Biden announced on Monday that plans for two years of tuition-free community college are no longer part of Democrats' social spending package. Although she was disappointed that the community college provisions had to be cut... Read More

Bidens to Travel to 9/11 Attack Sites on 20th Anniversary
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Bidens to Travel to 9/11 Attack Sites on 20th Anniversary
2021-09-05 17:01:03
by Dan McCue

President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 next Saturday by traveling to the three sites of the terrorist attacks. In a brief announcement released Saturday, the White House said the president and first... Read More

Biden, Harris and Others to Promote Relief Plan’s Benefits
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Biden, Harris and Others to Promote Relief Plan's Benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Let the sales push begin. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening an ambitious, cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion plan to defeat the coronavirus and... Read More

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