The Biden-Harris administration released principles to improve voluntary carbon markets, aiming for real emission reductions and environmental integrity.

Mayor Bowser opened DC's outdoor pools with the Jump In, DC event, celebrating the city's top park system ranking and detailing summer aquatic facility schedules and upgrades.

VP Kamala Harris has announced partnerships to increase digital inclusion in Africa, aiming to improve internet connectivity and promote technology innovation and gender equality in the digital economy.

President Biden has added 12 new members to the Advisory Council on Environmental Justice, reflecting a diverse mix of expertise to address environmental injustice.

Biden hosted Kenyan President Ruto at the White House, marking 60 years of relations and discussing cooperation on democracy, health, climate change, trade, technology, and security.

President Biden proclaimed May 22, 2024 as National Maritime Day, honoring merchant mariners for their service and highlighting their role in wartime efforts, international trade, and the economy.

Mayor Bowser praised DPW workers during the Great Graffiti Wipeout, a citywide effort to remove graffiti, alongside launching a DPW podcast and participating in National Public Works Week events.

USCP responded to a lockdown at the RNC headquarters after a package with vials of blood was found. The area is now safe and the incident is under investigation.

President Biden has announced the cancellation of $7.7 billion in student debt for 160,000 individuals, as part of broader educational relief efforts, benefiting public service workers and those under income-driven repayment plans.

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb proposes the ROAD Act to reform the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services, aiming to reduce the high re-arrest rates among Philadelphia's youth offenders.

President Biden is set to announce the approval of over 1 million PACT Act claims for veterans affected by toxic exposures, with support provided to over 888,000 veterans and survivors.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held talks with Palestinian leaders about the Gaza crisis and humanitarian aid, emphasizing support for PA security forces and discussing financial backing for Palestinian reforms.

The Department of Energy announced a sale of 1 million barrels of gasoline from the U.S. emergency stockpile to help keep summer travel fuel costs down.