Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her FY 2025 budget to the DC Council, focusing on strategic investments and shared sacrifice, and addressed a financial gap without increasing property or income taxes.

House Republicans propose a budget cutting recovery and prevention funding for the opioid crisis, challenging Biden's bipartisan efforts to tackle the epidemic.

President Biden has sent a delegation headed by Bill Clinton to Rwanda for the 30th anniversary of the Tutsi genocide, reflecting U.S. solidarity and remembrance.

President Biden expressed "outrage and heartbreak" over the death of seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, calling for a swift Israeli investigation.

Tom Perez and Jennifer Klein led a White House meeting with state leaders to advocate for the advancement of paid family and medical leave, encouraging bipartisan cooperation and praising states with existing leave laws.

Biden had a "candid and constructive" call with Xi Jinping, discussing cooperation, Taiwan stability, South China Sea navigation, China's support for Russia, and trade issues.

The U.S. and U.K. have signed an MOU to work together on AI safety, emphasizing research, development, and sharing expertise between AI Safety Institutes.

President Biden declares April National Arab American History Month, acknowledging their contributions amid a rise in anti-Arab hate crimes in the U.S.

The U.S. reaffirms its defense commitment to the Philippines amidst South China Sea tensions following a Chinese incursion during a Philippine resupply mission.

The Florida Supreme Court upheld a restrictive abortion law, prompting President Biden to criticize the decision and highlight its negative impacts on women's healthcare and physician autonomy.

The Federal Reserve is seeking new members for its Community Advisory Council, which advises on consumer and community issues. Applications are now open.

U.S. and Israeli officials reinforced their joint stance against Hamas in Rafah, discussing collaborative strategies during a secure video call under the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group.

The House Energy Committee will hold a field hearing in Port Arthur to discuss impacts of President Biden's LNG export ban, emphasizing jobs, tax revenue, and energy security.