Joe Biden
Updates on Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. Elected president in 2020, he previously served as the 47th vice president under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Before that he represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 2009. Married to Dr. Jill Biden since 1977, he is the father of four children, daughters Naomi (died in 1972) and Ashley, and sons Hunter and Beau (died in 2015). In July 2024, Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed his vice president Kamala Harris to take the Democratic nomination.
Donald Trump wouldn't use special counsel for "political vendetta": Lawyer
Trump previously said he would "appoint a real special prosecutor to go after" Biden if he secured a second White House term.
Why Joe Biden is missing from world leaders' G20 photo
U.S. officials reportedly blamed "logistical issues" for the blunder.
Biden asks Congress for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid
President Joe Biden requested the emergency disaster aid funds to address the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hungarian official slams Biden's authorization of ATACMS missile strikes
Hungary's foreign minister condemned the decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia,
Biden blocks Americans from doing business with 2 Israeli companies
President Joe Biden received a letter from almost 90 lawmakers asking him to impose sanctions on Israeli government officials.
Could Biden's Ukraine missile move trigger world War III? Experts' verdicts
Experts weigh in as Biden's ATACMS decision sparks debate on escalation risks in the Russia-Ukraine war.
What is ATACMS? The U.S.-made missile Ukraine can use to strike Russia
Ukraine has asked its allies for longer-range weapons to alter the balance of power in the war where Russia is better resourced.
Top elections official's role in Wisconsin hangs in balance
Meagan Wolfe has faced accusations from Republican lawmakers alleging misconduct in her oversight of the 2020 presidential election.
Biden's Russia strikes pivot could be a "gift" to Donald Trump: Ex-general
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said Donald Trump could use Ukraine's long-range strikes as leverage against Vladimir Putin.
Trump may 'revise' decision to greenlight strikes on Russia: Kremlin media
News agency Tass suggested the consequences of an alleged decision to allow U.S. weapons to be used to strike deeper into Russia could be short lived.
Major Chinese bank deals blow to Russia's economic lifelines
Wary of U.S. secondary sanctions, Chinese lenders are now depriving Russian importers of a workaround through friendly third countries.
US and Philippines sign pact for military intelligence, advanced weapons
A coordination center in Manila will allow for real-time, leak-resistant intelligence pathways between the two nations.
Map shows Ukraine missiles' reach into Russia after Joe Biden green light
Kyiv has long pleaded for U.S. approval to strike valuable Russian assets deep into Moscow's territory.
Ukraine issues update on size of North Korean force in Russia
Kyiv believes battlefield experience gained by North Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine war could be a threat against the South.
U.S. pledges even more security for Ukraine as Trump allies say Biden's try
America is pledging more assistance to Ukraine after Biden authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles against Russia. Newsweek's blog is closed.
United States will disappear, Russian lawmaker threatens on live TV
A Russian politician spoke about Biden's new push to send missiles to Ukraine, threatening that more support from the US will lead to its destruction.
China responds as U.S. lets Ukraine strike Russian territory with ATACMS
China slammed the U.S. for "pouring fuel on fire and escalating the war" for allowing Kyiv to use the missile system, which has a range of up to 190 miles.
NATO member issues warning of "global scale" war
A top Hungarian diplomat has blamed the West for trying to expand the war in Ukraine after reports that Biden has allowed U.S.-supplied strikes inside Russia.
Russia delivers most potent attack on Ukraine in months
Russia's combined drone and missile attack was the most powerful in three months, according to Kyiv's City Military officials.
China uses Biden-Xi summit to warn Trump
Xi's remarks come after Trump tapped Taiwan supporters Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz for top spots in his administration.
Joe Biden's Ukraine missile plan risks 'WWIII': Russian lawmaker
For months, Ukraine has pressed the U.S. to approve long-range strikes into Russian territory, but Washington has hesitated, citing concerns about escalation.
What Putin's said about nuclear weapons as ATACMS Authorized against Russia
Putin warned in September that Russia was changing its nuclear doctrine. Biden's authorization has renewed focus on what that might mean.
Video of Joe Biden wandering into Amazon rainforest goes viral
He became the first sitting president to visit the Amazon.
Russian officials mull evacuating families as Biden OKs long-range strikes
The outgoing U.S. president has reportedly given the green light for Ukraine to use weapons for strikes deep inside Russia.
Kremlin responds to Joe Biden's authorization of ATACMS missile strikes
The Kremlin has responded to Joe Biden's alleged authorization for Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deep inside Russian territory.
Trump allies react to Biden allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with US ATACMS
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote that President Joe Biden "is dangerously trying to start WWIII."
Biden allows Ukraine to use US-supplied missiles for strikes inside Russia
The change follows Russia's deployment of North Korean ground troops, a development that has caused alarm in Washington and Kyiv.
What will Trump's new term mean for A.I?
Experts suggest Trump's promised rollback of federal AI regulations may have limited impact due to state laws and industry innovation.
"SNL" cold open mocks Donald Trump's staff picks: "Alien versus Predator"
The president-elect has chosen some controverisal figures for his Cabinet, including Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Why Marco Rubio could be Cuba's worst nightmare
Donald Trump's nomination of Marco Rubio for secretary of state may further complicate U.S.-Cuba relations in the years ahead.
