Biden calls for a ‘pause’ in the Israel-Hamas war
November 2, 2023
In response to a question from a protester, the president said a pause would allow more time "to get the prisoners out."
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Evacuations begin in Gaza; Biden says there should be a humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
November 2, 2023
Until now, the Rafah crossing has primarily facilitated deliveries of humanitarian aid to resource-deprived Gaza, where fighting continues.
Biden issues U.S.’ first AI executive order, requiring safety assessments, civil rights guidance, research on labor market impact
October 31, 2023
The executive order builds on voluntary commitments the White House previously secured from leading AI companies.
China’s foreign minister suggests road to Xi-Biden summit will not be smooth
October 29, 2023
A flurry of bilateral diplomatic engagements in recent months, largely at U.S. request, has aimed at salvaging rapidly deteriorating ties early in the year.
Five hurdles facing Dean Phillips as he primary challenges President Biden for the Democratic nomination
October 28, 2023
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota acknowledged the obvious as he launched a steep uphill 2024 Democratic primary challenge against President Biden. Here are five major hurdles he faces
GOP AG hopeful Supreme Court will block Biden admin from ‘worst First Amendment’ breaches in history
October 28, 2023
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey believes the Supreme Court will establish a 'wall of separation between tech and state' thanks to his lawsuit against the Biden administration.
Biden climate czar quietly met with flailing EV company dependent on taxpayer handouts
October 28, 2023
President Biden's clean energy czar, John Podesta, who oversees billions worth of green energy loans and grants, quietly met with the head of Rivian, a struggling electric vehicle maker.
Andrew Cuomo tells Maher there should be a Dem primary against Biden: ‘I doubt’ he’s the strongest candidate
October 28, 2023
Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he supports a Democratic primary challenge against President Biden, saying he doubts the incumbent is the strongest candidate.
FBI received ‘criminal information’ from over 40 confidential sources on Joe Biden, Hunter, James: Grassley
October 26, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: The FBI maintained more than 40 confidential human sources on various criminal matters related to the Biden family, including Joe Biden, dating back to his time as vice president, according to information obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Biden denies accuracy of Gaza casualty numbers, has ‘no confidence’ in Hamas-run health ministry
October 26, 2023
President Biden says he has "no confidence" in the casualty statistics provided by the Hamas-gun Gaza health ministry on Wednesday.
US defense commitment to Philippines ‘ironclad’ — Biden
October 26, 2023
President Joe Biden said Wednesday after collisions between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea that the US defense commitment to the Philippines is "ironclad."
Biden nominee for Israel ambassador Jack Lew advances in Senate committee, headed to floor vote
October 26, 2023
Senate panel advances Biden's Israel ambassador nominee Jack Lew amid GOP opposition; full floor vote to follow.
Rep. Dean Phillips to launch a 2024 Democratic presidential primary challenge against Biden
October 26, 2023
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota is expected on Friday to announce a long-shot 2024 Democratic primary challenge against President Biden, people familiar with the lawmaker's plans say
Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars –Vatican
October 23, 2023
Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and other wars in a telephone conversation on Sunday, the Vatican said.
California Gov. Newsom, a top Biden 2024 surrogate, makes high-profile trips to Israel, China
October 21, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is far from the Golden State this weekend, as he makes stops in Israel and China on a high-stakes overseas trip for the high profile Democratic politician
Sen. Blackburn concerned over Biden supplemental request to aid Gaza after Hamas reportedly stole aid
October 21, 2023
Sen. Marsha Blackburn is concerned Biden's supplemental request, including aid for Gaza, might fund terrorism; citing reports of Hamas intercepting aid meant for civilians.
Hamas attack aimed to disrupt Saudi-Israel normalization –Biden
October 21, 2023
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed about 1,400 people aimed to disrupt a potential normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia sought by Riyadh, US President Joe Biden said on Friday.
Biden says Egypt’s Sisi has agreed to open Rafah crossing for 20 trucks
October 19, 2023
US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah crossing to allow about 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Biden says Hamas must be eliminated, US officials warn war could escalate
October 16, 2023
US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he believes the Hamas militant group must be eliminated but there should be a path to a Palestinian state, after top US officials warned the war between Israel and Hamas could escalate.
Biden’s Saudi-Israel normalization plans appear distant as Israel pounds Gaza in offensive
October 12, 2023
The Saudi government has long held that a key sticking point in normalization talks with Israel is the status of Palestinians who live under Israeli occupation.