Joe Biden
Updates on Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. Elected president in 20210, 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).
Veterans Continue to Suffer After Trump's VA Privatization Efforts
A VHA pulmonologist said, "HR can't even seem to do the most minor functions ... "
Trump Accuses Biden of Taking 'Softball Questions' During Press Conference
"Biden picks a reporter off a list, in all cases softball questions," Trump claimed before Biden took questions from several conservative news outlets.
Biden 'Makes No Apologies' for Afghanistan Withdrawal, Regrets Taliban Rule
""There is no way to get out of Afghanistan after 20 years easily. Not possible, no matter when you did it," Biden said.
'Unproductive' to Keep Blaming Trump for Problems With Iran: Barak Ravid
Jason Greenblatt discussed the ongoing Iran nuclear talks during a conversation with journalist Barak Ravid on Monday's episode of "The Diplomat."
Trump Support Dips as Most Republicans Say 'Fresh Face' Needed in 2024
"Support for Donald Trump is tanking within the Republican party," former Trump adviser John Bolton said after his Super PAC released a new poll.
Biden Admits Major Legislation Has Stalled, Blames GOP for Blocking Agenda
"Think about this, what are Republicans for? What are they for?" Biden said during his first press conference of 2022.
Biden Commits to Kamala Harris as 2024 Running Mate Despite Low Approvals
"She's doing a great job," said the president during his Wednesday address.
Before 1/6, Oath Keepers Stored Weapons to Hold Capitol for a Month: Docs
The extremist group allegedly stored "at least three luggage carts' worth of gun boxes, rifle cases, and suitcases filled with ammunition" at a hotel.
How Build Back Better Could be Even Better
My fellow Democrats have taken historic strides to make health care more affordable. But as they revise the Build Back Better Act, they could do even more.
Biden Made 210 More Executive Actions Than Trump on Immigration in Year One
"Given this pace of activity, why does the perception exist that the Biden administration has done little on immigration?" the Migration Policy Institute said.
Biden Struggles to Convince Americans of COVID Strategy as First Year Ends
Nearly 50 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the way the president is handling the pandemic, according to polling.
How to Get Free N95 Masks From the Federal Government
The White House says 400 million face coverings will be available under a scheme that begins this week and will be fully operational by February.
USPS Free COVID Test Order Problems Reported as 'Small Percentage' Affected
Some reported the USPS website was mistakenly enforcing the 'four test per residential address' cap on apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings.
COVID Live Updates: Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Decision was a 'Mistake'
The White House expands availability of COVID test, N95 masks ahead of Biden's press conference to mark one year in office. The live updates for this blog have ended.
Biden Gets an 'F'—37 Percent of Voters Say He's Failed After First Year
Roughly half of voters also gave Biden a failing grade on foreign relations, COVID-19 and the economy.
How to Watch Biden Speech Today: Time, Live Stream of Press Conference
In Biden's first solo press conference in 10 months, he will likely discuss the pandemic and his administration's successes during his first year in office.
U.S. Natural Gas is Saving Europe From its Own Energy Policy
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are sailing to the relief of Europe as the latter faces perhaps its direst energy crisis in recent history.
Lara Trump Questions What Happened to Joe Biden's First Dog
Trump mentioned the death of Champ while chastising the president for spending time at his Delaware home.
Carhartt Faces Boycott Calls From Conservatives Over Vaccine Mandate
The clothing company said its mandatory COVID-19 jab policy would stay in place—despite the Supreme Court blocking Biden's vaccine mandate for large companies.
The Forever Virus: What Science Says About the Future of COVID
The Omicron wave could possibly mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic. What else does the virus have in store for 2022 and the years to come?
Glitches Reported as U.S. Soft-Launches Website to Request Free COVID Tests
The website, COVIDTests.gov, launched Tuesday in its beta phase and is expected to officially launch on Wednesday.
Carhartt Keeps Vaccine Mandate in Place For Workers Despite SCOTUS Ruling
"Our recent communication to employees was to reinforce that the Supreme Court ruling does not affect the mandate we put in place," a Carhartt spokesperson said
Should Lawmakers Trade Stocks? Joe Biden to Leave Decision to Congress
Democrats and Republicans have introduced bills to prohibit lawmakers and their spouses from trading stocks.
Voting Rights Protestors Arrested Outside of Capitol as Senate Debates Bill
The protestors who stood on the Capitol steps chanted phrases that included "go tell Sinema we shall not be moved."
Trump Ally to Lobby for Guatemala With Funds From Taiwan, $75K Per Month
Ballard Partners will provide Guatemala with "strategic consulting and advocacy services" for its interactions with the U.S. government and officials.
Jerry West Calls on Joe Manchin to Help Pass Voting Rights Bill
"We are all certain that democracy is best when voting is open to everyone on a level playing field," the letter said.
Window Shutters Ad Telling Biden Supporters 'Don't Call Us' Goes Viral
The Florida-based company Plantation Shutters for You has targeted the president before in its promotions.
China's Xi Warns Against 'Catastrophic Consequences' of Major Confrontation
The world, said China's leader, was now entering a new "period of turbulence and transformation."
Scrap 'Weaponized' Filibuster—MLK's Son Tells Joe Biden, Senate
Senators should remove the filibuster "as a blockade to justice and equality," King said, accusing Republicans of having "weaponized" the rule.
Biden Faces Renewed Ridicule For Comparing Deaths of MLK and George Floyd
A video is recirculating of Biden saying George Floyd's death had a bigger global "impact" than the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
