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).
Kyrsten Sinema's Team Suggests Criticism of Thumbs-down 'No' Vote Is Sexist
The Arizona lawmaker has faced criticism for her gesture as she rejected the provision to raise the federal wage to $15 an hour.
Graham Tells Biden to 'Pick Up the Phone' as Senate Stalls on Unemployment
At the time Graham spoke, the Senate had been stalled for more than five hours over dueling amendments to expand unemployment benefits — which are due to expire on March 14.
Biden Allies See Urgency in Confirming Becerra As Immigration Woes Deepen
Democrats and Latino leaders say the delay to confirm Xavier Becerra as secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has effects beyond the ever-present pandemic, and includes the Biden administration's deepening immigration woes.
Fact Check: Are COVID-Positive Migrants Allowed to Cross Border Into U.S.?
As President Biden rolls back Trump-era immigration policies, some fear that a surge of migrants at the southern border will spread coronavirus across the country.
Trump: Biden's Border Situation 'Out of Control,' Urges Finishing Wall
"The spiraling tsunami at the border is overwhelming local communities, depleting budgets, crowding hospitals, and taking jobs from legal American workers," Trump said in a lengthy statement. "When I left office, we had achieved the most secure border in our country's history."
Colin Kahl Is Second Joe Biden Nominee Grilled Over Tweets After Tanden
Days after Neera Tanden withdrew her nomination, Colin Kahn became the second of Joe Biden's administration picks to be grilled by senators over his past tweets.
Joe Biden's COVID Response Wins Bipartisan Support: Poll
The survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research found that Biden's overall job approval ratings were 60 percent.
Russia Drawing up 'Blacklists' of Americans After Biden Sanctions
The U.S. imposed sanctions on several Russian officials this week in response to the poisoning and arrest of pro-democracy and anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny.
Third Stimulus Check Inches Forward in Senate
The American Rescue Plan is likely to be delayed because of a demand to read it in full in the upper house.
Antony Blinken Vows to do Things Differently. Will He?
Secretary Antony Blinken appears to recognize that Washington can frequently be its own worst enemy.
Israel Developing Plans to Strike Iran over Nuclear Weapons
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday that Israel will "stand independently" against Iran if needed.
America Needs Smart Supply Chains—Not Isolationism
We will always be significantly dependent on global supply chains—the question is not how to eliminate this dependence (because we can't). Instead, we should ask which systems can mitigate the risk of that dependence.
Pentagon Accused of Giving Iran Cover after Attack as Biden Mulls Response
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has come under fire for referring to Iran-aligned fighters as "Shia-backed militias."
How Joe Biden's Gun Control Plan Compares to Joe Manchin's Views
Manchin received a 'D' rating from the NRA during his 2018 campaign and the gun rights group endorsed his opponent.
Peter Meijer Proposes $2,400 Stimulus Checks under 'DOGE' Plan
The Michigan Republican congressman told Fox Business that COVID relief should help individuals more than states.
Congressional Review Act Could Allow Dems to Strike Down Trump-Era Rules
Congressional Democrats and President Joe Biden could move to quickly invalidate many federal rules imposed during the waning days of the administration of former President Donald Trump, with or without the cooperation of Republicans.
I Voted Trump, but I'm Willing to Give Biden a Shot—If He Delivers on COVID
Even this Trump voter is looking to President Biden and members of Congress to keep their word, step up and pass relief for Americans now.
WV Gov Suggests Abbott Trying to Do 'Macho Thing' by Lifting Mask Mandate
"We're going to do the smart thing in West Virginia," Governor Jim Justice said, noting that he'd continue to follow the advice of experts.
46% of Americans Have No Confidence in Biden to Deal With China: Poll
Pew's study also found that a majority of Americans say that the U.S. should work on promoting human rights in China, regardless if it harms economic relations between the two countries.
Senate Advances COVID Relief Bill With Kamala Harris as Tie-Breaking Vote
The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 on Thursday to advance President Joe Biden's coronavirus relief bill, bringing the sprawling $1.9 trillion package one step closer to being passed.
The Two-State Solution Won't Save Itself, Mr. President
A fragile stability seems to be lulling the new U.S. president and his team into complacency—but things risk getting out of hand very quickly if nothing is done.
Biden's Commerce Secretary Praises Trump's China Tariffs as 'Effective'
Gina Raimondo described China's behavior as "anti-competitive" and "coercive," adding that the nation's "human rights abuses are horrific."
Alabama Gov Breaks With Fellow Republicans, Sides With Biden on Mask Order
Governor Kay Ivey extended the statewide mask mandate until April 9, which will not be extended upon expiry.
Haaland Interior Secretary Confirmation Likely, as 2 GOP Senator Support It
"I have decided to support this nomination today, to support the first Native American to hold this position," Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said on Thursday.
Donald Trump's 2024 Election Chances Surge After CPAC Speech—Bookmakers
At the conference on February 28, the former president once again refused to acknowledge that he lost November's election.
New Jobless Claims Rise Again as Congress Debates Biden's $1.9T Stimulus
More than 1 million American workers filed new unemployment claims for the 50th consecutive week.
Alexei Navalny Ally Says U.S. Sanctions on Russia a 'Good Start'
Vladimir Ashurkov from Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation told Newsweek he welcomed the Biden administration measures.
Biden's 'Neanderthal Thinking' Remark Prompts Furor in Mississippi, Texas
"When President Biden said that we were all Neanderthals, it struck me as someone who needs to get outside of Washington, D.C., and actually travel to Middle America," Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, who recently lifted the statewide mask mandate, said in response to the president's remarks.
Americans Want Joe Biden to Take on China, but Aren't Sure He Will: Poll
The majority of Americans now see China as an enemy or competitor, with less than 10 percent considering Beijing a partner.
Biden's Plan to Cancel $10K of Student Debt More Popular Than $50K: Poll
Public support for eliminating student loan debt dropped 16 points when the amount of debt cancellation was increased to $50,000, according to a new Monmouth University survey.
