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Live stream: President Biden delivers remarks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden delivers remarks on Martin Luther King, Jr. DayWatch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast presented by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.
Live stream: Biden talks EVs during Detroit Auto Show visit
Read full article: Live stream: Biden talks EVs during Detroit Auto Show visitAfter touring a variety of vehicles at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, President Joe Biden is set to deliver live remarks on electric vehicle manufacturing while in the Motor City.
White House: University of Michigan’s Ford School dean top pick for Fed banking regulator
Read full article: White House: University of Michigan’s Ford School dean top pick for Fed banking regulatorU-M's dean of public policy school is a top nominee for a role at the Federal Reserve, says White House.
Live stream: President Biden gives update on US COVID response
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden gives update on US COVID responseU.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday on the nation’s current response to COVID-19 as cases have been on the decline in recent weeks.
Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on support for Ukraine from Poland
Read full article: Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on support for Ukraine from PolandU.S. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the crisis in Ukraine Saturday while he is in Poland, visiting a key NATO member that borders Ukraine and has been providing support to the besieged nation.
Live stream: Biden discusses US response to Ukraine following Zelenskyy’s plead for more help
Read full article: Live stream: Biden discusses US response to Ukraine following Zelenskyy’s plead for more helpUnited States President Joe Biden delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon in response to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plead to Congress to step up aid as Russian forces continue to attack the European country.
Black lawyers in Metro Detroit applaud Ketanji Brown Jackson as first Black woman appointed to Supreme Court
Read full article: Black lawyers in Metro Detroit applaud Ketanji Brown Jackson as first Black woman appointed to Supreme CourtOn Friday (Feb. 25), Black attorneys in Metro Detroit not only applauded the nomination but are speaking out about just how inspirational this is for future generations.
Live stream: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Read full article: Live stream: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine invasionPresident Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon made an address regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict after Russian troops officially invaded the former Soviet nation.
Live stream: President Biden discusses US special forces raid that killed ISIS leader
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden discusses US special forces raid that killed ISIS leaderThe U.S. president held a news briefing Thursday morning to address a U.S. military raid in Northwestern Syria that reportedly killed the leader of ISIS.
Live stream: Biden speaks about federal government’s response to COVID surge
Read full article: Live stream: Biden speaks about federal government’s response to COVID surgeLive at 10:30 a.m. Thursday: President Biden delivers an update on his administration’s whole-of-government COVID-19 surge response.
US Rep. Fred Upton talks toxic political divide, death threats -- Flashpoint 11/14/21, Segment 1
Read full article: US Rep. Fred Upton talks toxic political divide, death threats -- Flashpoint 11/14/21, Segment 1U.S. Rep. Fred Upton joins host Devin Scillian on this episode of Flashpoint to discuss the toxic political divide, as well as death threats he has received for supporting the infrastructure bill.
Detroit Lions official: Ford Field following local COVID guidelines
Read full article: Detroit Lions official: Ford Field following local COVID guidelinesFord Field will welcome fans for the first time since the 2019 Lions season, before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Officials announced in July that the stadium would host fans at full capacity for the 2021 season.
President Biden declares disaster in Michigan following June flooding
Read full article: President Biden declares disaster in Michigan following June floodingPresident Joe Biden on Thursday formally declared a disaster in the state of Michigan following a major flooding event in June, freeing up federal funds to assist with recovery and relief efforts.
Live stream: President Biden speaks on voting rights
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden speaks on voting rightsPresident Joe Biden is delivering remarks on voting rights Tuesday afternoon at a contentious time in the U.S. when legislators in several states are pushing for stricter voting laws that would limit voter access.
Live stream: Biden gives COVID update as vaccine goal looms, demand wanes
Read full article: Live stream: Biden gives COVID update as vaccine goal looms, demand wanesPresident Joe Biden is holding a news conference Friday to provide an update on the nation’s coronavirus pandemic and vaccination progress as much of the U.S. reopens.
Live stream: President Biden makes Juneteenth 12th official federal holiday
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden makes Juneteenth 12th official federal holidayPresident Joe Biden will sign legislation into law on Thursday that officially makes Juneteenth a federal holiday -- the first new national holiday since 1983.
LIVE STREAM: President Biden lays wreath, speaks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: President Biden lays wreath, speaks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial DayPresident Joe Biden will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery this Memorial Day.
Protests expected as President Biden visits Dearborn Ford plant Tuesday
Read full article: Protests expected as President Biden visits Dearborn Ford plant TuesdayPresident Joe Biden is set to visit Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Center in Dearborn on Tuesday -- but not all Michiganders are welcoming him to the state with open arms.
President Biden’s May 18 visit to Dearborn draws criticism amid Middle East conflict
Read full article: President Biden’s May 18 visit to Dearborn draws criticism amid Middle East conflictAs the world watches the fighting in Gaza, eyes and ears will turn to Biden’s visit to Dearborn, which has the nation’s highest density of Arab Americans.
LIVE STREAM: President Biden delivers remarks on American Rescue Plan
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: President Biden delivers remarks on American Rescue PlanPresident Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on how his administration is implementing COVID relief through the American Rescue Plan on Wednesday afternoon.
White House grades Michigan’s infrastructure as ‘D+’
Read full article: White House grades Michigan’s infrastructure as ‘D+’The Biden administration has announced how funding from the American Jobs Plan will go toward infrastructure improvements in each state across the country -- including in Michigan, where infrastructure has been graded at a “D+.”
LIVE STREAM: Biden, Harris announce executive action to address gun violence
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Biden, Harris announce executive action to address gun violencePresident Joe Biden is holding a news conference Thursday to announce new steps to address the “gun violence public health pandemic” in the U.S., officials say.
Federal officials increasing COVID-19 vaccine doses available for Michigan starting next week
Read full article: Federal officials increasing COVID-19 vaccine doses available for Michigan starting next weekGretchen Whitmer released a statement Tuesday after White House officials announced that there will be an increase of COVID-19 vaccine doses available for Michigan starting next week. Officials said the allocation includes 147,800 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This comes after Whitmer recently requested for more vaccines as the state is seeing a rise in COVID numbers. READ: CDC: Michigan leads country in new cases of COVID per populationMore than 4 million doses have been administered in the state. We know that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective at preventing COVID-19.
LIVE STREAM: Biden holds first press conference as president
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Biden holds first press conference as presidentPresident Joe Biden speaks about the shooting in Boulder, Colo., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)President Joe Biden is holding his first formal press conference since taking office on Thursday afternoon. Since taking office in January of this year, President Biden has delivered live remarks on several occasions, and has answered some reporters’ questions -- but the president has not yet held an official press conference. Biden is the first chief executive in four decades to reach this point in his term without holding a formal question-and-answer session. AdMore: Amid growing challenges, Biden to hold 1st news conferencePressure recently began to mount on Biden after critics raised concerns that the president was intentionally avoiding a formal press conference.
LIVE STREAM: President Biden provides update on US COVID vaccinations
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: President Biden provides update on US COVID vaccinationsPresident Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 relief package in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is discussing the state of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. during a live event at the White House on Thursday. President Biden is pushing for states to make vaccines available to all adults by May. “We want to be oversupplied and overprepared,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said last week. Biden had previously promised that 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccines would be administered in the U.S. within his first 100 days in office.
President Biden speaks on anniversary of COVID shutdown
Read full article: President Biden speaks on anniversary of COVID shutdown(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)President Joe Biden delivered his first prime-time speech since taking office. Related: Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, DemsEarlier Thursday, Biden signed a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country,” Biden said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office. Biden originally planned to sign the bill on Friday, but it arrived at the White House more quickly than anticipated. Ad“We want to move as fast as possible,” tweeted White House chief of staff Ron Klain.
Watch live: President Biden addresses nation on anniversary of COVID shutdown
Read full article: Watch live: President Biden addresses nation on anniversary of COVID shutdown(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first prime-time address since taking office. Watch live at 8 p.m. Thursday:Related: Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, DemsEarlier Thursday, Biden signed a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country,” Biden said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office. Biden originally planned to sign the bill on Friday, but it arrived at the White House more quickly than anticipated. Ad“We want to move as fast as possible,” tweeted White House chief of staff Ron Klain.
Live stream: President Biden addresses nation on anniversary of COVID shutdown
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden addresses nation on anniversary of COVID shutdown(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)President Joe Biden delivered his first prime-time address since taking office. This live stream has endedRelated: Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, DemsEarlier Thursday, Biden signed a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country,” Biden said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office. Biden originally planned to sign the bill on Friday, but it arrived at the White House more quickly than anticipated. Ad“We want to move as fast as possible,” tweeted White House chief of staff Ron Klain.
President Biden delivers remarks during Texas visit
Read full article: President Biden delivers remarks during Texas visitPresident Joe Biden talks with a volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)President Joe Biden delivered live remarks from a FEMA COVID-19 vaccination facility in Houston, Texas on Friday afternoon. See: Biden surveys Texas weather damage, thanks emergency workersPresident Biden’s visit to Texas is his first visit to a major disaster site since taking office. The state of Texas is currently recovering from a catastrophic blackout that left more than 4 million customers without electricity during a deadly winter storm, leaving many of them without heat for days in subfreezing temperatures. While in Texas, Biden has met with local leaders to discuss the ongoing recovery from last week’s winter storm, and is visiting a COVID-19 health center where vaccines are being distributed.
Fact checking Biden’s virus claims made during Michigan visit to Pfizer plant
Read full article: Fact checking Biden’s virus claims made during Michigan visit to Pfizer plantRamping up vaccine productionFirst, we’ll start with a claim Biden made about the administration’s effort to ramp up vaccine production in the U.S. Biden was referring to his commitment to have 100 million shots administered in American arms during his first 100 days in office. Biden statement: “24 million adults, 11 million children don’t have enough food to eat. It looks like President Biden is using USDA numbers taken during the pandemic, but before the full extent of the pandemic hit. Critics have previously argued that 100 million doses was an inadequate goal to begin with, and hoped that distribution pace would be increased when possible.
Biden outlines plan to ramp up US vaccine rollout while at Michigan Pfizer facility
Read full article: Biden outlines plan to ramp up US vaccine rollout while at Michigan Pfizer facilityAdPfizer is also reportedly on track to ship out 200 million vaccine doses by the end of May this year, two months ahead of their original schedule, Bourla said. To help offer more flexibility to vaccination centers across the country, Bourla says Pfizer is also improving the longevity of stored vaccine doses with a new storage option. Following his tour of Pfizer’s largest manufacturing site, addressing the nation, President Biden thanked the Pfizer employees for their role in producing hundreds of millions of doses of the much-needed coronavirus vaccine. That’s how to beat this pandemic.”Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined President Biden on a tour of the Pfizer facility Friday, her team announced hours after the event. Several shipments of coronavirus vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna have also been delayed to Michigan and other states this week due to severe weather conditions.
President Biden speaks from Portage Pfizer facility
Read full article: President Biden speaks from Portage Pfizer facility(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)PORTAGE, Mich. – During his first visit to Michigan since elected president, Joe Biden delivered remarks from the Pfizer manufacturing site in Kalamazoo County on Friday, Feb. 19. Recap: Biden outlines plan to ramp up US vaccine rollout while at Michigan Pfizer facilityPresident Biden was originally scheduled to visit Pfizer’s largest manufacturing site in Portage on Thursday this week. AdPfizer is one of two companies manufacturing coronavirus vaccines that have been authorized for widespread use in the United States. Tens of millions of vaccine doses have been produced and shipped out of the Portage facility. Pfizer expects to make a batch of the vaccine in about 60 days, meaning more doses are on the way.
Under new president, Dr. Fauci says it is ‘liberating’ to ‘let the science speak’
Read full article: Under new president, Dr. Fauci says it is ‘liberating’ to ‘let the science speak’“The idea that you can get up here and talk about what you know, what the evidence, what the science is and know that’s it, let the science speak -- it is somewhat of a liberating feeling,” Fauci added. Dr. Fauci asked about difference between Trump and Biden administrations:"The idea that you can get up here and talk about what you know, what the evidence, what the science is and know that's it, let the science speak — it is somewhat of a liberating feeling." Throughout the pandemic, Trump constantly undermined Fauci’s credibility, falsely insisting that the pandemic was nearly over. Now under the Biden administration, Fauci is in full view of the public, feeling like he can speak freely and openly about the science surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. “One of the new things in this administration is, If you don’t know the answer, don’t guess,” Fauci said.
Democratic Michigan leaders eager to ‘get to work’ with Biden, Harris sworn in
Read full article: Democratic Michigan leaders eager to ‘get to work’ with Biden, Harris sworn inSenator Debbie Stabenow, from Michigan“It was such an honor to witness history today as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. More than a trailblazer and trusted voice for President Biden, Vice President Harris will fight for justice and equality in this nation. And I look forward to getting the job done with President Biden and Vice President Harris.” Rep. DingellU.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, Michigan’s 13th district“I congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration. The inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris completed the peaceful transfer of power as required by our Constitution. The success of President Biden and Vice President Harris will be a success we all share.
PHOTOS: Viewers sport Harris’ signature ‘Chucks and pearls’ to honor historic inauguration
Read full article: PHOTOS: Viewers sport Harris’ signature ‘Chucks and pearls’ to honor historic inaugurationLocal 4 viewers submitted photos of themselves wearing Kamala Harris' signature combination of Chuck Taylors and pearls while watching the historic Biden-Harris inauguration on Jan. 20. The Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden as the nation’s 46th president is a historic moment in more ways than one. For many Americans, one of the most notable moments Wednesday was the swearing in of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is equally the first woman, the first Black American and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the position. Read: Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politicsIn honor of this monumental moment in American history, our viewers submitted photos of themselves watching the inauguration decked out in Harris’ signature style of Converse sneakers and pearls. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 9 Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit viewers wear pearls and sneakers on Jan. 20 to honor Kamala Harris amid her historic inauguration as Vice President to President Joe Biden.