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Joe Biden

Former U.S. President
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Delaware in 1965 and a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1968. His political career began with his election to the U.S. Senate representing Delaware, where he served from 1973 to 2009. From 2009 to 2017, he held the position of Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama, and from 2021 to 2025, he served as the 46th President of the United States.
1973-2009
Served as a senator from Delaware, becoming one of the youngest U.S. senators
1994
Helped pass the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
2010
Supported the Affordable Care Act
2021
Became the 46th President of the United States
2021
Rejoined the U.S. to the Paris Climate Agreement
2021
Signed the American Rescue Plan Act
2021
Signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2022
Signed the Inflation Reduction Act
2022
Appointed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
2022
United over 50 countries to provide aid to Ukraine
2023
Made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, reaffirming support for Ukraine
2024
Signed a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and the U.S
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Biden promises to strengthen Ukraine's air defense after Russian missile strikes

Biden pledged to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and announced new measures with allies to protect Ukrainian cities and civilians from Russian missile strikes following Russia's recent deadly attacks.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 11:58 PM • 30030 views
The White House says the decision to strike deep into Russia remains in force

The United States has not lifted restrictions on the use of U. S. weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, and this decision remains in effect.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 09:28 PM • 70830 views
"I am determined to stay": Biden assures Democrats he won't withdraw from election

Joe Biden is determined to stay in the presidential race, go all the way and defeat Donald Trump, despite concerns raised after the debate, he said in a letter to Democratic Party members.

News of the World • July 8, 04:44 PM • 20105 views
Biden trails Trump by only 2% in Bloomberg poll after unsuccessful debate

Biden is trailing Trump by only 2% in key states after a poor debate, according to a Bloomberg poll.

Politics • July 7, 04:51 AM • 103899 views
Britain's new prime minister and von der Leyen discuss support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed areas of close cooperation between the UK and the EU, including support for Ukraine, climate change and regional security, in a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Politics • July 6, 03:57 PM • 41094 views
The White House is working on organizing a meeting with Zelensky on the margins of the NATO summit

Biden will meet with Zelensky and other world leaders on the sidelines of the NATO summit to reaffirm support for Ukraine, including new military aid and security agreements.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 01:05 PM • 65767 views
Mossad chief traveled to Qatar to negotiate Gaza cease-fire with Hamas - Bloomberg

An Israeli delegation led by Mosad chief David Barnea is returning home from Qatar after a day of negotiating a cease-fire deal with Hamas, according to a person familiar with the talks.

News of the World • July 6, 12:10 PM • 22503 views
Britain's new prime minister assures Biden of unwavering support for Ukraine

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has assured US President Joe Biden of the UK's continued support for Ukraine in a telephone conversation.

News of the World • July 6, 07:33 AM • 22022 views
Biden says he would have withdrawn his candidacy if "Almighty God" had ordered him to do so

Joe Biden said that he would withdraw from the presidential race if "Almighty God" told him to do so, but claims that God does not intervene directly.

Politics • July 6, 04:13 AM • 106059 views
Businessmen and Democratic donors urge Biden to drop out of presidential race - WP

Business leaders and activists supporting the Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the sake of democracy and the country's future.

News of the World • July 5, 05:11 PM • 21502 views
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices fall amid concerns about Mt Gox wallet activity

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell sharply today, with bitcoin hitting a four-month low of $54,000 on concerns over the distribution of bitcoins from the defunct Mt Gox exchange and uncertainty surrounding the 2024 US presidential election.

Economy • July 5, 07:14 AM • 16818 views
Putin comments on the US presidential debate, saying he has "enough of his own business"

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin says he watched fragments of the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

News of the World • July 4, 04:37 PM • 20431 views
Conservative who heads pro-Trump "Project 2025" hints at a new revolution in the U.S

The head of a conservative think tank developing reforms if Trump wins believes the U. S. is experiencing a "second American revolution" that will be peaceful "if the left allows it to happen.

News of the World • July 4, 07:25 AM • 16977 views
Biden wavers between acquiescence and defiance amid calls for change after debate loss

Biden is wavering between accepting the potential consequences of his poor debate performance and rejecting any thought of dropping out of the 2024 presidential race amid calls for changes in his campaign from family members.

News of the World • July 4, 06:48 AM • 16101 views
If Trump has a plan to end the war, "he should tell us today" - Zelensky

Zelenskiy calls on Trump to reveal a plan to end the war, seeks clarity on US support after the election, and calls on China to use its influence to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 11:51 AM • 22726 views
Biden admits he "almost fell asleep on stage" during debate with Trump

Biden admitted that he "almost fell asleep on stage" during the debate with Trump due to exhaustion from traveling the world the day before.

News of the World • July 3, 08:57 AM • 19175 views
Democratic governors ask Biden to explain the prospects for the election campaign

The Democratic governors want Biden to explain his poor performance at the debate and the campaign's prospects during a potential meeting.

Politics • July 3, 02:10 AM • 29262 views
White House defends Biden's health, but admits poor debate performance

President Biden's health and ability to hold office were addressed by the White House, which acknowledged that he performed poorly in the debate but assured him that he could still serve as president and run for a second term.

News of the World • July 2, 10:52 PM • 24980 views
US considers security agreement a bridge to Ukraine's NATO membership - State Department official

The United States sees the bilateral security agreement signed with Ukraine as part of a bridge to Ukraine's eventual NATO membership, reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine's security, democratic, economic, and military development.

Politics • July 2, 02:15 PM • 22029 views
Russia sends submarines twice towards the Irish Sea - Bloomberg

Russian attack submarines have conducted missions in the Irish Sea twice since the invasion of Ukraine, forcing the British military to take defensive measures.

News of the World • July 2, 11:04 AM • 15572 views
Biden says Supreme Court decision on Trump's partial immunity "sets a precedent"

Biden criticized the Supreme Court's decision to grant partial immunity to former presidents, saying it sets a dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law and gives the president virtually unlimited power.

Politics • July 2, 02:27 AM • 29394 views
Israel is close to eradicating Hamas' military potential - Netanyahu

Israel is close to eliminating Hamas's military capabilities in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 10:30 PM • 101187 views
Bloomberg: Democratic Party may nominate Biden as presidential candidate on July 21

The Democratic National Committee is considering formally nominating Joe Biden as the party's presidential candidate as early as July 21 to ensure his presence in the November election and end internal party discussions about his replacement after his poor performance in the debates.

Politics • July 1, 09:08 PM • 24512 views
House Democrats suggest Pentagon train more Ukrainian F-16 pilots

House Democrats are calling on the Pentagon to expand training for more Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets to maximize their strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 07:31 PM • 67091 views
Zelenskyy discusses U.S. aid with U.S. Congressional delegation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Kyiv to discuss further U.S. assistance, including additional air defense systems such as Patriot to save lives and protect infrastructure, and thanked the United States for its continued support against Russian invasion.

Politics • July 1, 04:14 PM • 27702 views
Top Democrats call on the party to support Biden, while members of the president's family emphasize that "he is fighting on."

Leading Democrats and Biden's family are urging him to continue his presidential campaign despite concerns about his performance in the debates.

News of the World • July 1, 11:19 AM • 16840 views
Concerns grow in Europe over Biden's mental acuity after debate debacle - FT

Concerns are growing in European capitals about Joe Biden's mental acuity and physical limitations after his poor performance in the debate with Donald Trump. Some politicians are calling on Democrats to replace him as their presidential candidate.

News of the World • July 1, 09:02 AM • 19307 views
Zelenskyy: We need long-range solutions against airfields with Russian military aircraft - Zelenskyy

Far-reaching solutions need to be found against Russian airfields from which military aircraft launch attacks on Ukraine, President Zelensky said in an interview.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:05 PM • 113148 views
After the failed debate with Trump: most voters want Biden's replacement as a candidate in the election

After an unsuccessful debate, 60% of respondents to a Morning Consult poll believe that Joe Biden should be replaced as the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election.

News of the World • June 29, 07:33 AM • 24377 views
"I know I'm not young anymore": Biden comments on his performance at the debate with Trump

Joe Biden acknowledged that his advanced age affected his performance in the debate, but confirmed his ability to serve as president of the United States and do the job.

News of the World • June 28, 06:20 PM • 24831 views