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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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G7 allies are set on US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine - FT

The G7 allies are set on a US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine even before a potential Trump presidency, the FT reports.

Economy • May 20, 09:22 AM • 52613 views
In the US, the attacker on the husband of former House Speaker Pelosi was sentenced to 30 years in prison

A US court has sentenced David DePape to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco and assaulting her husband Paul.

News of the World • May 18, 09:38 AM • 26332 views
House votes to force Biden to send weapons to Israel amid Gaza conflict

The Republican-led U. S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would force President Biden to send weapons to Israel, rebuking him for delaying the delivery of bombs amid calls for Israel to better protect civilians in its conflict with Hamas.

News of the World • May 17, 02:03 AM • 22398 views
Biden signs aviation bill that strengthens passenger safety and rights

President Biden signs a $105 billion aviation bill that strengthens security, increases the number of air traffic controllers, funds runway safety, mandates refunds for canceled flights, bans family seat fees, and requires the use of 25-hour cockpit voice recorders.

News of the World • May 17, 12:55 AM • 21485 views
Trump says he is ready to debate Biden standing and for at least two hours

Trump demands a two-hour debate with Biden in the upcoming presidential election.

Politics • May 16, 01:39 AM • 31099 views
Russia intensifies disinformation campaign against Zelensky - US intelligence

Russia has stepped up its disinformation campaign to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and undermine his legitimacy, according to a recent assessment by U. S. intelligence.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 10:25 PM • 28666 views
Biden administration approves $1 billion arms transfer to Israel - media

The Biden administration plans to provide Israel with $1 billion worth of weapons and ammunition, including $700 million for tank ammunition, $500 million for tactical vehicles, and $60 million for mortar shells.

News of the World • May 15, 05:58 PM • 34385 views
Biden challenged Trump to two debates before the election: Trump appears to have accepted

Biden challenges Trump to two presidential debates, one in June after Trump's trial and the other in September, proposing alternative debate formats to be conducted by news organizations instead of the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.

News of the World • May 15, 01:53 PM • 20957 views
Ukraine decides how to wage war: Blinken dodged the question of whether the US would allow the strikes on Russian territory with American weapons

Ukraine decides how to wage a defensive war against the Russian invasion, while the United States provides the weapons necessary for Ukraine's victory, but does not encourage or facilitate strikes on Russian territory with American weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:10 PM • 17575 views
Korean scenario: Ukraine and Russia may agree to peace talks in a few months - media

The Biden administration believes that the next few months could be decisive in the war in Ukraine. The situation on the frontline could potentially lead to the start of peace talks and a truce according to the "Korean scenario.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 09:10 AM • 27447 views
Ukraine is trying to get the White House to authorize strikes on military depots in the middle of Russia

Ukraine asks the White House for permission to use U. S.-supplied weapons to strike Russian military targets in Russia to counter the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:22 AM • 24489 views
Bloomberg: US wants to send another Patriot battery to Ukraine

The United States is considering sending another Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine, along with radars, to bolster its air defense against intensified Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 02:28 AM • 27376 views
WSJ: White House working on $1 billion arms deal with Israel

The Biden administration is working on a proposal to supply Israel with more than $1 billion worth of new weapons, including $700 million worth of tank ammunition, $500 million worth of tactical vehicles, and $60 million worth of mortar shells to replenish stockpiles used during the war with Hamas.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:56 PM • 23876 views
Electric vehicles, batteries, and chips: Biden raises tariffs on Chinese imports

The US has raised tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, including semiconductors, batteries, solar panels, electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, and medical equipment, with some tariff rates more than tripling to counter China's unfair trade practices.

News of the World • May 14, 05:59 PM • 54968 views
Shmyhal and Blinken discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense to protect energy facilities

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Kyiv to discuss a $400 million military aid package, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, confiscating Russian assets in favor of Kyiv, and creating opportunities for US private sector investment in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:59 PM • 23030 views
Zelenskyy emphasizes to Blinken the importance of Biden's participation in the Peace Summit, discusses the frontline and Patriot for Ukraine

During Secretary Blinken's visit, President Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the frontline, defense cooperation, including Patriot systems to protect cities like Kharkiv, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and accelerating the delivery of pledged U. S. military assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:40 AM • 18268 views
Military aid, air defense with Patriots for Kharkiv region and security guarantees: Zelensky outlines top topics of talks with Blinken

President Zelenskyy want to discuss with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken the most important issues, including accelerating the military aid package, strengthening air defense with Petriots for Kharkiv region, security guarantees, and gaining broad international support for the Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:30 AM • 18002 views
Biden administration rejects Gaza killings as genocide and condemns attacks on humanitarian convoys

The White House does not consider the killing of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel during the war with Hamas to be genocide and condemns attacks on humanitarian aid convoys.

News of the World • May 14, 05:51 AM • 18748 views
Blinken arrives in Ukraine on an unannounced visit - Reuters

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine and discuss additional military aid.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 03:01 AM • 64909 views
CNN: Israel gathers troops for operation in Rafah

According to U. S. officials, Israel has concentrated enough troops on the outskirts of Rafah to potentially launch a full-scale ground operation in the coming days, despite the Biden administration's warnings against such an invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:50 AM • 45270 views
Biden signs law banning imports of Russian uranium

Biden signs a law banning imports of enriched uranium from Russia or Russian companies.

Economy • May 14, 12:42 AM • 27376 views
Bitcoin price has fallen to $60 thousand: what is the reason for the rapid decline

The price of bitcoin fell to about $60,000 amid concerns about rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, as well as fears of tighter cryptocurrency regulation and capital outflows from cryptocurrency investment products.

Economy • May 13, 08:43 AM • 21295 views
Biden names terms of truce in Gaza

Biden said that a truce in Gaza could begin as early as tomorrow if Hamas releases the hostages it is holding. In turn, Hamas accuses Netanyahu of obstructing the ceasefire talks and using them as a cover for an attack on Rafah.

News of the World • May 12, 06:47 AM • 28232 views
US offers Israel intelligence and humanitarian aid to prevent full-scale invasion of Rafah

The United States offers Israel intelligence and humanitarian assistance to prevent a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza, where 1. 3 million Palestinians have taken refuge.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 01:39 AM • 102033 views
White House: US aid flow will allow Ukraine to survive through 2024

The Biden administration is confident that Ukraine will withstand Russia's intensified attacks on the front line, and the United States will provide the necessary equipment, weapons, and assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 06:09 AM • 30222 views
Zelenskyy thanks the US for military assistance to protect against Russian attacks

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to U. S. President Biden, the Congress and the American people for a new military aid package that will save civilian lives, strengthen Ukrainian soldiers and help protect cities from Russian air attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 10:13 PM • 22942 views
We are working to ensure that the weapons show themselves at the front as soon as possible: Zelensky on new aid package from the US

Ukraine is working on the logistics to deploy new U. S. military assistance, including artillery, anti-tank weapons, air defense equipment and systems, to the frontline as soon as possible.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 07:14 PM • 60901 views
New HIMARS, armored vehicles and missiles for air defense: US reveals contents of new military aid package for Ukraine

The United States has announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defense equipment, artillery ammunition, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 05:49 PM • 100630 views
IDF to continue Rafah operation "to a limited extent", taking into account US position

Israel's military cabinet approved a limited expansion of the IDF's operation in Rafah, Gaza, so as not to anger the Biden administration, and instructed hostage negotiators to prepare a new proposal for a potential deal.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:58 PM • 26258 views
US announces $400 million in military aid to Ukraine

The United States announces new military aid to Ukraine worth $400 million, including Patriot missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, MRAPs, Javelin anti-tank systems, and other ammunition.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:22 PM • 24085 views