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White House confirms Tesla is working on an 'open' Supercharger network in North America
In 2021, Elon Musk tweeted that the company's European open-access Supercharger pilot program would soon be coming to the US. A recent White House fact sheet suggests that it could arrive by the end of this year.
White House launches covid.gov with testing and treatment resources
The White House has launched covid.gov, a dedicated website for COVID-19 guidance, including resources for treatment and testing.
White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The White House has briefed TikTok creators on Russia's invasion of Ukraine to both combat misinformation and guide the conversation.
US and Britain blame Russia for cyberattacks on Ukraine's websites
The White House is blaming Russia's GRU intelligence agency.
Biden administration forms Buy Clean Task Force to decarbonize federal procurement
The organization will work with federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Transportation, to source low-carbon construction materials from American factories.
Biden administration unveils $5 billion plan for EV charging infrastructure
The Biden administration has announced a $5 billion plan to help states build half a million EV charging stations by 2030.
White House tells agencies to adopt the 'Zero Trust' security model
Agencies have 60 days to come up with an implementation plan.
Biden name checks Apple and Microsoft in right to repair speech
The president provided an update on an executive order he signed last summer.
President Biden signs memo to help improve military cybersecurity
President Biden has signed a memorandum to help improve cybersecurity for military and intelligence agencies.
US puts drone maker DJI and seven other Chinese companies on investment blocklist
The US government will place DJI and seven other Chinese companies on an investment blocklist for alleged involvement in surveillance of Uyghur Muslims.
Biden orders federal buildings, vehicles to adopt renewable energy by 2050
President Biden has ordered that all federal buildings and vehicles switch to renewable energy by 2050.
Tour the White House's Christmas decorations on Google Street View
You can see the White House many Christmas trees on Google Street View.
White House reportedly discouraged Intel from boosting chip production in China
The Biden administration is said to have 'strongly discouraged' Intel from ramping up chip production in China over security concerns.
Biden signs law blocking Huawei and ZTE from receiving FCC licenses
US President Joe Biden has signed into law the Secure Equipment Act that blocks companies like Huawei and ZTE from receiving network licenses.
White House picks Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair
The White House has nominated Jessica Rosenworcel as the FCC's first permanent female leader.
Google and Microsoft will invest $30 billion in cybersecurity over the next five years
That's $10 billion from Google, $20 billion from Microsoft and $0 billion from Apple.
President Biden is meeting with Apple, Google and Microsoft on cybersecurity
President Biden will talk with Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech firms to address the 'root causes' of cyberattacks.
President Biden wants half of new vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2030
President Biden is signing an order that aims to make half of all new vehicles sold zero-emissions capable by 2030, including pure EVs and plug-in hybrids.
White House blames China for Microsoft Exchange cyberattacks
The Biden administration has formaly blamed China for cyberattacks on Microsoft Exchange systems. and has charged four Chinese hackers for a separate hacking campaign.
US energy department hopes instant permits will boost rooftop solar installations
The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced that it's rolling out a new tool that will make it much easier and faster to get a permit for a rooftop solar installation.