Joe Biden
Updates on Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. He served as the 47th vice president under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Previously 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).
Biden: US Combat Troops Will Leave Iraq By End of Year
While the mission in Iraq will change, it's unclear how many members of the U.S. military will remain in the Middle East country.
I Couldn't Afford College. Biden's Plan Would Be a Dream Come True
I wanted to go to college. I wanted to be a nurse. But I couldn't afford it.
Protesters Clash in Front of White House Over Cuba Crisis
Protesters were focused on demands for liberty in Cuba, calling for the administration to support Cuban freedom through pressure from the Biden administration.
Rep. Roy Calls Out Fellow Republicans Who Voted for Women in Draft
"The idea that these cowardly Republicans in the Senate voted for this tells you everything you need to know about the GOP," the Texas Senator tweeted.
Critical Race Theory Proving to Be Difficult Wedge Issue for Democrats
Recent reports show teaching anti-racism and other related issues to grade school children is an unpopular concept among independents and moderate Democrats.
Iraq Seeks Path to Avoid New War with Plan for U.S. 'Combat' Mission to End
"When we commit forces, how do we set the conditions to not just win the war, but to win the peace post-war?" former U.S. Army cultural advisor for Iraq Adam L. Silverman told Newsweek. "This has been a major issue in almost every major conflict we've found ourselves in."
4 Districts to Have First Black Lawyers for U.S. Attorney
The eight new nominees come amid a time when the Justice Department is continuing to round out its Leadership team under Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Sen. Rob Portman Says GOP, Dems 'About 90%' There on Infrastructure Deal
Senators are hoping to finalize the nearly $1 trillion bill as early as Monday afternoon. Lawmakers are looking to pass the bill before Congress' August recess.
It's Time to Balance the Budget
Inflation has started to rise. The 5.4 percent increase in June is a disastrous beginning to a potentially devastating cycle.
Donald Trump Supporters Protest as Jill Biden Visits Vaccine Clinic
About 20 of the former president's supporters and anti-vaccination proponents arrived as the first lady was addressing a school in Hawaii.
Biden's Gun Violence Approval Rating Falls to 37% as Shootings Rise: Poll
Attorney General Merrick Garland has pledged to address the surge in gun violence in Chicago, New York, Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Biden Says 'Remains to be Seen' If Pathway to Citizenship in Reconciliation
Democrats are hoping to include the immigration measure in their $3.5 trillion reconciliation package.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Says Biden 'Undercut Public Confidence' in Vaccine
"Because of what they heard from politicians and TV 'experts,' many Americans were scared the vaccines were not safe," she wrote in an op-ed.
NJ Borough May Not Challenge Homeowner's Anti-Biden Signs After Appeal
The owners of the home and the signs are now being represented by the ACLU.
Trump Claims Americans Not Taking COVID Vaccine Due to Mistrust of Biden
At a rally last night in Phoenix, Trump told his supports that he "recommends" they take the vaccine, but that he "also believes in your freedoms 100 percent."
Joe Biden's Pandemic Approval Rating Falls Amid Lockdown, Variant Fears
Just over six in 10 (63 percent) of Americans approve of the president's handling of the pandemic, an ABC News/Ipsos poll found.
65K Sign Stimulus Check Petition, Undeterred by Biden's Inflation Warning
The online petition for monthly direct payments of $2,000 has drawn more than 2,695,300 signatures.
Biden Says He 'Whipped Donald Trump' in Forceful Return to Campaign Trail
Biden stumped for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe in his first in-person candidate rally since he took office in January.
Progressives Mark 12 Yrs Since Last Minimum Wage Hike, Rip 'Starvation' Pay
"$15 an hour is the floor," the Congressional Progressive Caucus tweeted Saturday, even as $7.25 has been in place since 2009.
Arizona GOP Audit Director Barred After Sharing Data Backing Trump Loss
Arizona Senate President Karen Fann reportedly made the decision to block Ken Bennett from the building.
Marine Says U.S. Should Fulfill Promise, Protect Afghan Translators
"They saved lives," Travis Horr of Washington, D.C. said.
Elise Stefanik Blasts Biden DOJ for Dropping Civil Rights Probe Into Cuomo
"New Yorkers deserve answers and accountability," the New York Republican said.
On 2nd Anniversary of Mueller Testimony, Trump's World Looks Very Different
Two years ago today, Robert Mueller gave his testimony to Congress. Much has changed in that time, especially for former President Donald Trump.
Biden Mocking Trump by Drinking Water With One Hand in Viral Video
A video of President Biden making a point of drinking with one hand has been viewed more than 576,000 times on Twitter.
Biden Praises Alabama Governor After 'Blaming the Unvaccinated' Comments
The president told a crowd in Virginia that the U.S. was now facing a "pandemic of the unvaccinated."
Biden Says 'Let 'Em Talk' as Environmental Protests Disrupt McAuliffe Rally
A group of at least three protesters reportedly interrupted President Joe Biden's speech in Virginia on Friday by chanting "stop line three," a slogan used by indigenous activists protesting an oil pipeline expansion.
China Backs Cuba in Saying US Should Apply Sanctions To Itself
"The U.S. should first and foremost examine its own human rights issues, instead of wielding the big stick of sanctions, grossly interfering in other's internal affairs and creating division or confrontation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Ilhan Omar Demands Answers From White House on Airstrike in Somalia
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, is pushing back on Democratic President Joe Biden administration's decision to airstrike in Somalia.
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Will Help Fix the Broken Child Care System
Ultimately, inaccessible child care damages the economy, now and in the future.
