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 second-most popular president of 21st century, poll finds
The latest Quantus Insights survey shows that Barack Obama remains the most favorably viewed U.S. president of the 21st century.
Visualizing the plunge in border crossings under Trump
June saw another major drop in border apprehensions to near-record lows.
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In a landmark victory for children's health and science-based medicine, the Court upheld a Tennessee law protecting minors from harmful gender experiments.
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Almost half of Democrats say a third party is necessary—Poll
Nearly half of Democrats surveyed in a new YouGov poll believe a third party is necessary in the U.S.
Trump's 10 most shocking moments in 10 years — and how left, right reacted
It was a decade ago when Donald Trump descended his golden escalator to launch a quixotic presidential campaign few took seriously—one that would ultimately reshape American politics.
Trump's EPA scraps air protections in effort to revive coal power
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims the repeal of two Biden-era air quality rules will save money, but his own agency's data indicates high health costs.
Four senior Biden officials to testify in probe on his health: Report
House Republicans have requested for the former officials to testify in June or July.
Elon Musk's foreign visitors were tracked by US: report
Musk, who runs five companies and has sensitive government contracts, has had unprecedented access to officials across the world.
Donald Trump stumbles on plane stairs
The president was boarding Air Force One when he tripped, videos show.
Full list of Democratic leaders who've left the party since 2024 election
Several state and federal lawmakers, along with political allies, have switched their party affiliation in recent months.
The 1600: Trump-Musk bromance goes bust
Editor's note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek's daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
Joe Biden's doctor could be subpoenaed to testify about former president
The House Oversight Committee has said it will subpoena former President Joe Biden's physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor if he does not agree to testify.
Biden fires back after Trump puts him under investigation
The former president has called the investigation into his competence while in the White House "nothing more than a distraction."
Biden's ex-press secretary announces she's quit Democrats
Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed she has left the Democratic Party to become an independent.
White House blames Biden administration for Boulder attack
White House blames Biden's immigration policies for Boulder attack, citing suspect's expired visa and granted work authorization.
Joe Biden's pardons investigated by Justice Department: report
Ed Martin, the pardon attorney in the DOJ, reportedly emailed staff to say the probe will explore whether people were "taking advantage" of Joe Biden.
Bill Clinton weighs in on Joe Biden's health
"I saw President Biden not very long ago, and I thought he was in good shape," Clinton said.
Donald Trump shares baseless conspiracy that Biden was 'executed in 2020'
Trump shared a Truth Social post claiming that the former president had been replaced with "robotic engineered soulless mindless entities."
AOC viewed positively by more Americans than Trump and Harris—Poll
The New York progressive ranked third among politicians included in the survey, just behind the Obamas.
White House calls on Jill Biden to testify to Congress over "coverup"
Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, is calling for transcribed interviews with senior staffers from former President Biden's admin.
Jake Tapper slams 'left-wing' podcast for joke about son wanting to be cop
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How Donald Trump could boost US high-speed rail
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FBI is taking a fresh look at several cases from the Biden administration, according to Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
Trump makes Biden jibe during Arlington Memorial Day address
Trump used Memorial Day speech to take aim at Joe Biden's presidency, calling it a "hard four years" he's now "fixing."
Donald Trump shares post calling Biden "decrepit corpse"
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VA shares update on compensation claims for 200,000 Veterans
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