Joe Biden News Updates

Government, Business, Technology

Biden Provides $504 Million to Support 12 Technology Hubs

WASHINGTON The Biden administration said July 2 that it was providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology hubs nationwide.

July 2, 2024
Government, Safety

Buttigieg Promotes Infrastructure Law During Election Year

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been pointing to the benefits linked to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Joe Biden touts as a signature achievement.

June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Real-World Mileage Standard for New Vehicles Rising

WASHINGTON New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules.

June 7, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Puts Its 1 Million-Barrel Gasoline Reserve Up for Sale

The Biden administration is putting its cache of 1 million barrels of gasoline on the market, after being ordered to liquidate the reserve by Congress.

May 21, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

WASHINGTON The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment.

May 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Makes $11 Billion Push to Beat China at Chip Research

The Biden administration is trying to turn cutting-edge semiconductor research into a more enticing field for Americans.

April 24, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Macquarie: Biden Likely to Tap Oil Reserve for Summer Demand

The Biden administration will likely need to tap oil from the countrys emergency reserves to counter a spike in gasoline prices and amid inflation fears during the summer driving season.

April 15, 2024
Government, Business

Update: Biden Pledges Federal Funds for Baltimore Bridge Rehabilitation

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and adjoining infrastructure after the recent collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Congressional Support Builds for Baltimore Aid

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and infrastructure after the collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Biden Tours Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Area

BALTIMORE President Joe Biden got a firsthand look April 5 at efforts to clear away the mangled mess of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

April 5, 2024