President Joe Biden signed a bill ending the COVID-19 national emergency in the US, but his administration launched a $5 billion program named Project Next Gen that aims to expedite the development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, sparking concerns over government overreach and individual liberties, despite recent research indicating natural immunity may provide superior protection.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the age in which a child may undergo gender operations is up to the "child and their parents to decide."
A report from NBC News claimed the Chinese spy balloon was able to translate data from electronic signals back to Beijing in real-time, despite the Biden administration saying otherwise.
A Biden administration official told the Associated Press that the president will not veto a Republican-led bill ending the national COVID-19 emergency.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm unveiled new climate and efficiency restrictions on air conditioners despite widespread criticism the Biden administration received after officials recently announced restrictions on gas stoves.