Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China
Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. News
Apr 11
Baltimore bridge collapse: Biden tours wreckage site, says nation ‘has your back’
Aboard Marine One, Biden circled the warped metal remains and the mass of construction and salvage equipment trying to clear the wreckage of last week's collapse.
U.S. News
Apr 5
Trump calls for earlier and more debates with Biden as election draws closer
Biden has not committed to debate Trump but has not ruled it out, saying last month that it would depend on the former president's behavior.
U.S. News
Apr 11
Biden announces new student debt relief plans that would benefit at least 23M
The plans, which the president detailed in Madison, Wisconsin, include canceling up to US$20,000 of accrued and capitalized interest for borrowers, regardless of income.
U.S. News
Apr 8
Biden administration moves to close loophole on background checks for gun purchases
The rule, which was finalized this week, makes clear that anyone who sells firearms predominantly to earn a profit must be federally licensed and conduct background checks.
U.S. News
Apr 11
Israel must protect Gaza civilians to ensure U.S. support, Biden tells Netanyahu
Biden in the call also told Netanyahu that an “immediate ceasefire is essential” and urged Israel to reach deal "without delay," according to the White House.
World
Apr 4
U.S. will not help Israel with counter-offensive against Iran, Biden says
Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's five-member war cabinet favored retaliation in a meeting on Sunday.
Politics
Apr 14
Canada, other G7 leaders condemn Iran attack in meeting convened by Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden convened the Group of Seven leaders on Sunday to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented and largely unsuccessful aerial attack on Israel
Canada
Apr 14
Possible TikTok ban in U.S. looms after Biden signs bill, setting up legal fight
TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the company expects to win a legal challenge to block the legislation forcing its China-based owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets.
U.S. News
Apr 24
Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah military operation
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the U.S. and Israel would have a comprehensive discussion on the way forward in Gaza.
U.S. News
Mar 18
Special counsel defends report on Biden’s memory, says president not exonerated
U.S. special counsel Robert Hur noted that the investigation uncovered evidence that Biden knowingly kept secret documents after leaving the vice presidency in 2017.
U.S. News
Mar 12
State of the Union: Here are the key takeaways from Biden’s fiery address
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Mar 8
Hunter Biden rejects U.S. House Republicans’ invite for public hearing
The invitation sent last week included three of Biden's former business associates, all of whom are currently facing their own legal challenges.
U.S. News
Mar 13
Biden, Trump set up election rematch after clinching nominations
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries.
U.S. News
Mar 13
U.S. is sending Ukraine longer-range weapons with new aid. Why it matters
Yet soon after Biden signed the legislation, U.S. media reported the administration had secretly shipped the powerful missiles to the warfront already — and that they've been used.
World
Apr 24
U.S. House Republicans invite Hunter Biden for public hearing
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced it will hold a hearing on March 20 that is expected to include an appearance by the president's son.
U.S. News
Mar 6
Biden says U.S. military to airdrop food, supplies into Gaza
U.S. President Joe Biden said the airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza would take place in the coming days but offered no further specifics.
U.S. News
Mar 1
Hunter Biden says father not involved with business in impeachment probe testimony
Rep. James Comer came out late Wednesday to declare that it was a “great deposition,” and said it helped back several pieces of evidence they've gathered thus far.
U.S. News
Feb 28
Former top U.S. generals say Afghanistan evacuation ‘too slow and too late’
The rare testimony publicly exposed for the first time the strain and differences the military leaders had with the Biden administration in the final days of the war.
U.S. News
Mar 19