Joe Biden

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Chinese banks and exporters of "significant consequences" if they help strengthen Russia's military capabilities or help Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

U. S. officials warn that China is providing significant assistance to Russia's military-industrial complex, which threatens Ukraine and global security.

America is on high alert for an "imminent" Iranian attack on Israeli or American targets in the region after an Israeli strike on Damascus that killed a senior Iranian commander.

Biden called on Egyptian and Qatari leaders to put pressure on Hamas to reach an agreement with Israel on a hostage exchange and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden's aides are in backroom talks with House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a $60 billion aid package to Ukraine for a vote, giving Johnson room to maneuver with a slim GOP majority.

A Georgia judge denied Trump's request to dismiss the election fraud case on constitutional grounds.

Microsoft warns that China is likely to use AI-generated content to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea, and India in 2024 after attempting to do so during the Taiwanese presidential election.

The United States demands an immediate ceasefire from Israel and threatens to change its support policy if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not improve.

Trump called illegal immigrants in the United States "animals" during a campaign speech, accusing Biden's lenient immigration policy of causing an "invasion" of criminals from other countries.

The U. S. House of Representatives is unlikely to vote on aid to Ukraine until at least mid-April, and possibly later, as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to overcome Republican opposition by considering conditions such as turning aid into a loan, confiscating Russian assets, and lifting the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas export licenses.

The White House rejects a proposal to place the U. S.-led Ramstein Group, which coordinates arms shipments to Ukraine, under NATO leadership, insisting that the United States retain its leadership role.

Macron urged Biden and Scholz to adopt a strategy of uncertainty about Russia in the war in Ukraine, but faced opposition from allies who fear escalation.

Biden expressed outrage over the deaths of 7 volunteers of the World Central Kitchen humanitarian mission in Gaza, including one American, calling on Israel to quickly investigate and bring those responsible to justice.

Biden and Xi discussed the US interest in protecting national security in relation to TikTok, which is controlled by a Chinese company.

The U. S. administration is ready to lift the ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export contracts in order to get Congressional approval for a new aid package for Ukraine.

China's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in 13 months, driven by an increase in new orders from domestic and foreign customers, which helped boost business confidence to an 11-month high.

Biden expressed concerns to Xi about China's support for Russia's war against Ukraine, unfair trade policies, and non-market economic practices that harm American workers.

The Biden administration is considering approving the sale of 50 F-15 fighter jets and missiles to Israel for $18 billion, potentially the largest deal since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.

Israeli warplanes allegedly bombed the Iranian consulate in Damascus, killing two high-ranking Iranian commanders and several diplomats.

The White House expects the House of Representatives to approve Biden's aid package for Ukraine without significant changes, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson pointing to potential "innovations" such as confiscation of Russian assets, loan assistance, and increased US energy exports.

Journalists were asked not to take souvenirs, such as branded pillowcases, gold-rimmed plates and other items from Biden's official Air Force One plane after an inventory revealed that some items had disappeared from the press section.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery for a hernia under general anesthesia, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will temporarily act as prime minister during the operation.

Ukraine can carry out limited offensive operations, but needs more weapons to drive out Russian occupiers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told The Washington Post.

The United States and Japan plan to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors, creating a framework for joint research and development involving companies such as Nvidia, Arm, and Amazon.

American journalist Evan Gershkowitz was detained in russia on espionage charges, prompting condemnation from President Biden and other U. S. officials, who called it an unfair attempt to use Americans as bargaining chips.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9 to meet with President Joe Biden for the first time at the White House.

Joe Biden held a record-breaking fundraiser with the support of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raising at least $25 million with tickets costing up to $500,000.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the critical importance of swift congressional approval of aid to Ukraine in a phone call with House Speaker Mike Johnson, discussing the intensification of Russian air strikes and the need to cut off Russia's funding sources.

According to a Bloomberg News and Morning Consult poll conducted in March, Biden is closing the gap with Trump in six swing states.

Hillary Clinton has proposed that the White House exchange Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for Vadim Krasikov, a Russian serving a life sentence in Germany.