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Biden Considers Pushing for Major Changes to the Supreme Court

The proposals include term limits for the justices and an enforceable code of ethics. But they would need congressional approval, which is a long shot.

Biden Stumbles Over His Words as He Tries to Steady Re-Election Campaign

The president’s appearances have come under intense scrutiny since he appeared feeble in his debate against former President Donald J. Trump.

Biden Will Give Remarks on the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling

President Biden’s appearance will be closely watched after his debate performance in Atlanta raised questions about his acuity.

Biden to Announce Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch

Officials said that 10 million borrowers could see debt relief of at least $5,000. The plan, set to be announced in Wisconsin, could help rally…

Biden Will Try Again to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt for Millions of Borrowers

The Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s first attempt at large-scale student debt relief last summer.

Biden Criticizes Supreme Court Rulings, but Not the Court

President Biden has resisted a full-throated attack on the Supreme Court or the individual justices, despite mounting pressure from activists and from within the Democratic…

Biden Now Faces Student Borrowers Asking: What Now?

President Biden has a new challenge: how to respond to the disappointment of millions of his supporters who whose thousands of dollars in debt is…

Biden Slams Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

President Biden spoke shortly after the decision by the court’s conservative majority, saying that he continued to believe in the need for diversity.

Debt Ceiling Deal Would Reinstate Student Loan Payments

The legislation would require the administration to begin collecting student loan payments from millions of people by the end of the summer.

Biden Is Now an Uneasy Champion on Abortion. Activists Are Still Wary.

A practicing Catholic, President Biden has long sought a middle ground on abortion. But activists see the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as a…