Joe Biden
Updates on Joe Biden, the 2020 United States presidential election winner. 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).
Top Trump Defenders Join Growing List of Republicans That Accept Biden Win
"I voted for President Trump," tweeted Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in November, "but Joe Biden won."
Biden Backs Stimulus Deal Half the Size of White House's Pre-Election Offer
The President-elect said the $908 billion aid package "wouldn't be the answer, but it would be the immediate help for a lot of things."
Roger Stone Says North Korean Boats Delivered Ballots Through Maine Harbor
Roger Stone said Wednesday that if evidence that ballots were shipped to Maine by North Korean vessels was investigated, "it would be proof of foreign involvement in the election."
Ex-Bernie Official Goes After Biden's Cabinet Pick as 'Openly Antagonstic'
Many former Bernie Sanders staffers have blasted President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet pick of Neera Tanden, who they claim would work against progressive policies. Sanders himself has remained silent on Tanden's nomination.
GOP Wisconsin Senator Called Trump an 'A**hole,' Admitted Biden Won
"Senator Johnson said that he knew and accepted the fact that Joe Biden had won," Mark Becker, a former Wisconsin Republican official, said.
Small Businesses Less Confident, Fear New Administration, Lack of Stimulus
More than 8 in 10 small business owners want Congress to pass a second stimulus package.
Biden Thinks Rural Americans 'Feel Forgotten,' Plans to Rebuild Industries
The president-elect discussed his intentions to strengthen U.S. industrial policies and better serve the needs of rural populations during an interview published in "The New York Times" on Wednesday.
Former Georgia GOP Lawmakers Urge Party to 'Unite' Amid Tensions
"We have an obligation to assure every Georgia citizen—regardless of ideology—that free and fair elections are what distinguish our Republic from all others," the former GOP officials wrote.
Republican Confidence in Economy Plunges After Election: Poll
73 percent of Republicans now say they expect periods of widespread unemployment or depression to take place within the next five years, up from 28 percent last month.
Georgia Official's Warning to Trump Seen 6 Million Times
The president responded to Gabrial Sterling's impassioned cries by again complaining of a "rigged election" and voter fraud in Georgia.
QAnon Supporters Sharing Fake News That Obama Was 'Arrested for Espionage'
Conspiracy theorists are sharing the story, which is based on a plagiarized report of Alexander Yuk Ching Ma's arrest.
These Are the Presidents Who Had Cats in the White House
Biden's announced he's not only bringing dogs back into the White House but a cat too. Here's a look back at other felines that used the White House as a scratching pad.
Mitch McConnell's Revised Stimulus Proposal Still Not Enough: Economists
Proposals for a new round of stimulus checks have been delayed for months, held up by political deadlock in Congress and the election, and experts are skeptical about the noises being made by top decision-makers.
Biden Shouldn't Rush to Work With Rouhani on Reviving the Nuclear Deal
A new Iranian president may also be better positioned in the system to negotiate more expansively than Rouhani. Washington shouldn't be rushing to recreate a reality from 2015 that doesn't exist anymore.
Joe Biden Wants Stimulus Deal That Won't 'Embarrass' Mitch McConnell
The president-elect told The New York Times that "not all compromise is walking away from principle."
Biden Says U.S. Lacks Leverage Over China, Will Keep Trump's Tariffs
The president-elect told The New York Times that "we're going to fight like hell by investing in America first" to better compete with China.
Democrats Worry Special Counsel John Durham Will Tie Biden's Hands
As a special counsel, Durham can't be dismissed easily by the incoming Biden Administration without potential political consequences.
Warren Calls DeVos 'Unqualified Billionaire' for Bashing Debt Forgiveness
Warren also blamed DeVos for worsening student debt with DeVos' slowdown of an Obama-era debt relief program.
At White House Christmas, Trump Tells Crowd 'See You in Four Years'
"It's been an amazing four years," President Donald Trump reportedly told Republicans gathered during a Christmas event at the White House on Tuesday night.
Obama Faces Progressive Backlash for Disparaging 'Defund the Police' Slogan
"We lose people in the hands of police," Representative Ilhan Omar tweeted. "It's not a slogan but a policy demand."
Ex-Trump Campaign Manager Says Lack of Empathy in Pandemic Lost Election
"I think if he would have been publicly empathetic, he would have won by a landslide," Parscale said.
Georgia Senate Runoffs Spawn Huge Requests for Absentee Ballots in Cobb Co.
Georgia voters are expressing keen interest in next month's runoffs for two U.S. Senate seats that will determine which of the two major parties will control the nation's top legislative body.
Biden Wants Lin-Manuel Miranda to Write a Musical About Janet Yellen
To honor the historic nomination of a woman as Secretary of Treasury, Biden says that the "Hamilton" creator should write a musical about Yellen.
How Biden Can Rebuild America's Reproductive Services After Trump
Childbirth can be expensive and medically risky for many Americans. The pandemic has heightened those concerns, and the departing Administration's policies aren't helping.
As Stimulus Debate Rages, Watchdog Says Key Data Overstated Jobless Problem
The Government Accountability Office said backlogs inflated unemployment numbers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kamala Harris Celebrates 50 Days Until Biden Is President
This morning, the Vice President-elect noted on Twitter that the January inauguration is 50 days away.
Trump Keeps Tweeting About Biden, but President-Elect Hasn't Mentioned Him
The last time Biden named Trump in a tweet was on November 24, when he criticized the outgoing president for failing to concede the election.
Trump Tells Georgia Governor to 'Call Off Election': 'It Won't Be Needed'
Trump criticized Governor Brian Kemp for allowing his state to be "scammed."
Donald Trump's Refusal to Accept Defeat Fuels Violent Threats Online
President Donald Trump's critics warn that even on his way out of the White House he is sowing the seeds for extremist right-wing violence.
QAnon Supporters Think Biden's Medical Boot Is Hiding Ankle Monitor
Followers of the baseless theory have made similar claims about for Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
