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).
Biden impeachment inquiry hearing: First witnesses, what to know
The House Oversight Committee announced that the first impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden will be held Thursday.
Is Gavin Newsom running for president? DeSantis debate sparks speculation
The debate is set to air on Fox News in November following months of speculation and rivalry between the two governors.
Mobility
Biden's top clean energy adviser on how the UAW strike affects EV goals
As President Biden heads to a UAW picket line, John Podesta tells us how the strike affects plans to speed up electric vehicle sales.
Biden just cancelled more student loans: Here's who qualifies
The Department of Education sent out its second wave of emails last week alerting borrowers that their debt would be forgiven.
Democrats are too liberal for their own voters
The Democratic Party has moved too far to the left since the 2020 election, according to a new poll.
Joe Biden's nightmare election scenario might be coming true
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may not run against Biden in the Democratic primaries but could derail his reelection campaign later in the cycle.
Donald Trump has colossal 20-point lead over Biden with young voters: Poll
The Washington Post said that its survey with ABC News showing former president heavily beating Biden in 2024 was likely an outlier.
Joe Biden's chances of losing election as Democrat mulls challenge
Representative Dean Phillips said, "The country is begging for alternatives."
Joe Biden gets unlikely legal win from Texas judge
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk upheld a rule that allows employee retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions.
Matt Gaetz responds to speculation he will replace Kevin McCarthy
The Florida congressman has threatened to introduce a motion to vacate against McCarthy, which would result in a vote on whether to remove the House speaker.
US will pay salaries to thousands of Ukrainians during government shutdown
Many federal employees won't receive paychecks if the government shuts down on October 1.
Ukraine gets boost from major ally after Poland dispute
"We will carry on standing shoulder to shoulder with our friends in Ukraine," Grant Shapps, the United Kingdom's secretary of defense, said on Sunday.
Joe Biden continues gaffe-filled week by getting LL Cool J's name wrong
The president faced social media backlash for misstating the rapper's name.
I Don't Care If Politicians Are Good People and Neither Should You
Politicians are not divine beings; they're imperfect people elected by imperfect people.
Joe Biden gets bad news from poll
A recent survey shows the president trailing behind Republican front-runner Donald Trump by 10 percentage points.
Biden mocked for saying he's "been to every mass shooting"
The president announced a new federal office on Friday to help reduce the nation's epidemic of gun violence.
Ukraine needs full ATACM capabilities: Ret. US general
The White House has not confirmed an NBC report that President Joe Biden had promised Kyiv would get the long-range missiles.
Donald Trump says UAW workers are "toast" unless leadership endorses him
President Joe Biden is due to visit a United Auto Workers (UAW) picket line on Tuesday to show solidarity with the ongoing strike.
Trump team reacts to Biden's plan to join UAW picket line
Biden responded to a challenge from UAW President Shawn Fain to show up in person to support autoworkers as they continue to strike against manufacturers.
Conservatives slam Kamala Harris' new gun violence position
Data from the Gun Violence Archive shows that as of September 1, there were 479 mass shootings in the U.S. in 2023 and 12,828 gun deaths.
Stop the Bedwetting Democrats! Biden Is the Right Guy and He Can Win
Democratic bedwetting, a term first coined by campaign manager David Plouffe, describes Democrats' ability to overreact to political events and poll numbers to assume immediate electoral doom and gloom.
UAW's Shawn Fain issues challenge to Joe Biden as strike expands
The union is expanding its strike against two of the "Big Three" automakers and will go nationwide.
Mr. President—You're Going to Lose to Trump. We're Begging You: Step Down
If you're a Republican, Biden is a God send for you. Especially if you're MAGA. There's no way Trump can beat anyone else.
Five warning signs Republicans are heading for electoral disappointment
Republicans have suffered several electoral and legal defeats over the past few months, raising questions about their ability to retake the White House.
Student loan forgiveness update as Mohela forcing repayments sparks fury
A group of six Democratic senators accused Mohela of processing delays that could force borrowers eligible for debt relief into entering repayment.
Joe Biden suffers two speech gaffes in just over 24 hours
Biden walked away without shaking the Brazilian president's hand before confusing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus with the Congressional Black Caucus.
Credit scores of millions could be improved by Biden plan
A new proposal aims to remove medical debt from appearing on borrowers' credit reports.
Biden's Border Policies Have Made Every U.S. City a 'Border Town'
Current policies are failing our country and putting an intolerable strain on American cities that have already faced unprecedented challenges.
Pierce Brosnan's RFK Jr. support sparks fury from fans: "Traitor"
A snap of the James Bond star with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is causing chaos online as fans accuse the Democratic candidate of ruining Pierce Brosnan for everyone.
China Doesn't Take Us Seriously on Tech
China's tech sector poses an existential threat to America's national security. Both the Trump and Biden administrations made combating it a priority.
