Brian Naylor

The president's budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.

President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House.

The moves come after recent high-profile mass shootings put added pressure on the president to act on gun violence.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting in COVID-19 vaccinations and managing the influx of migrants at the southern border — with natural disasters looming at the same time.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping the Biden administration administer COVID-19 vaccines and process unaccompanied minors at the border. But could the agency become stretched too thin?

Harris downplays the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced a 10-year reorganization plan in the postal service, including longer delivery times for some mail, reduced hours at some post offices and a postage rate hike.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy proposes slowing some first-class deliveries and increasing postage rates. Without the changes, he warns, USPS will "run out of cash and require a government bailout."

Karen Gibson and her two top assistants make up the first all-female leadership team since the office was established in 1789.

It is the second consecutive year the agency has given taxpayers more time to file their returns because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The president's German shepherd is back in Delaware getting some training after an incident at the White House.

The president said it would be "tough" to meet the May 1 deadline agreed to by the Trump administration. "The withdrawal must be completed by the first of May," a Taliban spokesman told NPR.

The Internal Revenue Service, which has seen budget and staff cuts in recent years, is responsible for carrying out several key provisions of the legislation signed by President Biden this week.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a half-billion-dollar contract to replace its aging fleet, but only a fraction will be electric-powered.

The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General found election mail was delivered on time at a higher rate than regular first-class mail.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a half billion dollar contract to replace some of its older vehicles, but only a fraction will be electric powered. Environmentalists are disappointed.

The former head of the Center for American Progress was criticized for tweets disparaging some lawmakers. President Biden said in a statement he accepted Tanden's request.

Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill who wanted to know why Americans are still experiencing delays in getting their mail. Only the USPS board of governors can oust DeJoy.

Louis DeJoy testified about shortfalls at the U.S. Postal Service. Despite calls for his resignation, DeJoy said he plans to follow through on an overhaul plan. "Get used to me," he said.