Biden’s order on digital assets, like bitcoin, and on blockchain is his biggest move yet to address the promises and pitfalls of cryptocurrency.
Author: Matthew Brown, USA TODAY
Jan. 6 panel finds gaps in Trump phone records from White House log during Capitol attack
The lack of White House phone records further complicates the Jan. 6 committee’s efforts to determine the former president’s role in the Capitol riot.
White House denounces Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill as ‘hateful’ after DeSantis backs it
Biden offered support to LGBTQ youths and condemned a Florida bill that bans discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.
German chancellor visits White House at crucial moment for European integrity
Olaf Scholz arrives amid frustration with Germany over its role in the Ukraine crisis, and its Nord Stream 2 pipeline deal with Russia.
Pentagon puts 8,500 troops on alert as Biden consults with European allies on Ukraine: What we know
On Monday, the Pentagon announced it is putting 8,500 U.S. troops on “heightened alert” for possible deployment to eastern Europe amid the crisis.
‘There are no minor incursions’: Ukrainian president rebukes Biden over remarks on Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said “there are no minor incursions,” a direct retort to Joe Biden’s remarks a potential Russian invasion.
Is a Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent? Here’s what we know
Blinken held talks in Ukraine after a quick visit by US senators. Russian forces are gathering. What to know about the situation.
A ‘house on fire’: Biden democracy summit comes as US grapples with own democratic crisis
While President Biden’s democracy summit focussed on protecting democracy abroad, Biden acknowledged saving open societies must start at home.
Poll: One-third of Americans see inflation and bills as their top concern, ahead of COVID
While confidence in paying for everyday items dropped across the board, party affiliation was more likely to determine responses than family income.
Meet Biden’s ‘climate cabinet’: A who’s who of 9 senior officials tackling climate change
As Democrats move to enact $550 billion in climate spending, Biden officials are organizing to distribute the funds across the US.