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.
Hunter Biden update on sentencings for gun and tax evasion charges
Hunter Biden will be sentenced for his gun crimes on December 12 and tax fraud charges on December 16.
Exclusive: 94 immigration groups urge DHS to release vulnerable migrants
An open letter shared with Newsweek laid out examples of migrants who had suffered and died while in ICE custody.
Newspapers that backed Joe Biden last time won't endorse Kamala Harris
Newsweek took a look at some of the prominent dailies that have not endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
Biden announces $3B for clean port initiatives
The Biden administration is set to unveil nearly $3 billion in funding to upgrade ports across the U.S.
Biden accuses Musk of hypocrisy, claims he once worked illegally in U.S.
Musk is one of the most prominent Trump donors in the 2024 election and has been accused by Biden of not having had the right to work in the U.S. previously.
Biden-Harris Climate Efforts Are Working. We Need More Next Term | Opinion
Imagine it's Jan. 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris announces a plan to fight the climate crisis in her first 100 days by cutting people's energy costs and building an American clean industrial renaissance.
Treasury issues rule limiting US investments in China for military tech
It's aimed at restricting and monitoring American investments in China's AI, semiconductor, and quantum computing sectors
Biden breaks silence on Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway
The president weighed in on Musk' million sweepstakes on the same day the Philadelphia DA sued Musk's super PAC over the stunt.
Fact Checking Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden speech
The former president's speech at the famed venue was filled with misleading and false claims
Biden-Harris Birth Control Proposal Is a Cheap Political Stunt | Opinion
"Reproductive rights" has been a rallying cry for the Harris-Walz campaign, even as the vice president refuses to answer questions about her policy positions.
Donald Trump asks Judge Chutkan for court delay due to Hurricane Milton
Monday's filing requests that the court extend deadlines for several key actions in Trump's federal election subversion case.
JD Vance tells Tim Dillon US needs weapons to Fight China, not Russia
The U.S. has placed too much emphasis on providing military aid to Kyiv, overlooking the threats that Beijing poses to Taiwan, according to the Ohio senator.
Amy Coney Barrett's "dramatic" contrast with Samuel Alito
Coney Barrett is finding her own way in the Supreme Court
Could Kamala Harris lose due to Muslim voters in Michigan?
Harris appears to be facing significant opposition from Muslim voters as she continues facing a toss-up race in the important swing state.
Lauren Boebert's opponent gets boost in final days before election
Trisha Calvarese is gaining ground in fundraising in Colorado's 4th district race, but still trailing behind the GOP congresswoman.
Joe Rogan confronts Donald Trump on stolen election claims
Trump seemed to struggle to give a clear answer when asked to provide evidence about the 2020 election being stolen by widespread voter fraud.
Donald Trump "could make history" and break 20-year record—Election analyst
The former president "could make history" by winning the popular vote in this year's election, CNN's Harry Enten said Friday.
Kamala Harris has lost momentum with swing voters, analysis shows
The vice president sits 9 points behind where President Joe Biden was at the same point in 2020.
Harris flounders in final media sprint: 'Word salads aren't very tasty'
Kamala Harris started out strong but hit a snag this month with less-than-stellar interviews that some strategists say could cost her.
Joe Biden unveils third attempt at student loan cancellation
Biden unveiled a new rule on Thursday that would help borrowers who are unlikely ever to be able to repay their loans.
Joe Biden set to apologize for Indian boarding schools
The president is expected to formally apologize to Native Americans on Friday for the government's role in boarding school system.
Trump reveals whether he'd consider pardoning Hunter Biden
"Hunter's a bad boy," Trump told Hugh Hewitt in an interview. "But I happen to think it's very bad for our country."
White House sets new rules for AI use by military and intelligence agencies
The White House has set new rules for the government that will protect against the dangers of AI while promoting AI research.
GOP pollster predicts election outcome that hasn't happened in 36 years
Mitchell Brown said neither Trump nor Harris will win all three key battleground states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania—in this year's election.
Donald Trump takes narrow lead in Kamala Harris' must-win state: Poll
The new survey showed a small number of Pennsylvania voters remain undecided, less than two weeks before Election Day.
Biden admin toughens standards to protect children from lead paint
A new rule places strict limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities.
Harris recounts call to pastor after Biden dropped out: "I needed a prayer"
Vice President Harris said that she "prays every day" during a CNN town hall event on Wednesday night.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak update: Biden admin taking it "very seriously"
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discussed news of the outbreak during a press briefing.
The US election will likely decide Ukraine's fate. Here's what voters think
Polling by Redfield and Wilton Strategies found that around one-third of U.S. voters backed continued support for Ukraine.
Michelle Obama could be Kamala Harris' ultimate weapon
Obama, one of the Democratic Party's most popular figures, will hit the campaign trail for Harris for the first time.
