Joe Biden
Biden called on Congress to approve aid to Ukraine, warning that Russia will not stop in Ukraine and its aggression threatens NATO and Europe, while Czech Prime Minister Fiala said it was necessary to continue supporting Ukraine as long as possible.
Biden and Czech Prime Minister Fiala discussed NATO alliances, strengthening the Czech Republic's defense capabilities, unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian invasion, and signing a memorandum on protecting democratic institutions from foreign disinformation.
In 2023, U. S. President Joe Biden and his wife Jill earned $620,000, paid $146,600 in federal income tax and $34,400 in state taxes, and donated $20,000 to 17 charities, including $5,000 to the Beau Biden Foundation.
The United States will not shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine, but will instead provide weapons and air defense equipment to the Ukrainian military.
The US and G7 privately urge Israel to refrain from retaliating against Iran's attacks to avoid escalation, but Israel is considering options for retaliation.
Former U. S. President Donald Trump is standing trial in a historic criminal case over hush money payments to an adult film star, facing potential conviction as a felon ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, urgently called on the U. S. House of Representatives to pass an aid package for Ukraine as soon as possible.
Biden urged Congress to pass the aid package for Ukraine and Israel approved by the Senate as soon as possible.
Congressional leaders have reached a consensus with President Biden to provide aid to both Israel and Ukraine, and plan to pass a supplemental national security bill this week to help both countries.
Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.
Netanyahu may benefit politically from the continuation of the war in the Middle East, as it may delay his imprisonment on corruption charges.
Iran claims that its attack on Israel was an act of "self-defense" in response to Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, citing the right to self-defense under the UN Charter.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over Iran's massive attack on Israel using about 300 drones and missiles, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the issue through political and diplomatic means.
Biden convened the G7 leaders to coordinate a unified diplomatic response after Iran and its proxies launched an unprecedented air attack on targets in Israel.
Israel plans to respond to Iran's strikes with drones and missiles in a coordinated operation with its allies, according to sources cited by The New York Times.
Biden and Netanyahu spoke by phone after Iran's attack on Israel, with Biden interrupting his weekend trip to meet with national security advisers.
Iran claimed to have fired ballistic missiles at targets in Israel, but Israel has not confirmed any missile strikes on its territory.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani arrives in Washington on an official visit at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.
Iran launched an air strike on Israel, forcing the White House to issue a statement of unwavering support for Israel's security and defense against threats from Iran.
China is providing significant military assistance to russia in its war against Ukraine, including drone and missile technology, satellite imagery, machine tools and other critical materials for defense production, according to senior U. S. officials.
Biden warned Iran against attacking Israel, emphasizing the US commitment to defend Israel from any potential Iranian aggression.
The administration of US President Joe Biden is growing increasingly frustrated with delays in funding aid to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiates a package of aid for Ukraine and Israel with the White House, facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats.
Israel is preparing for a possible Iranian attack in the next two days, although Tehran has not yet made a final decision.
Biden reaffirmed the US defense commitments to the Philippines and Japan, saying that any attack on Philippine forces in the South China Sea would lead to the strengthening of their mutual defense treaty.
Major U. S. airlines and aviation unions have called on the Biden administration to suspend approval of additional flights between the U.S. and China due to China's "anti-competitive policies.
Iran is threatening serious retaliation against Israel over an alleged Israeli airstrike that killed Iranian officials in Syria, prompting the United States to reaffirm its unwavering support for Israel's security.
Iran may retaliate against Israel with missile strikes or attack Israeli embassies and military bases after a deadly attack on its diplomatic complex in Syria.
Japan and the United States signed agreements to strengthen security and military cooperation, including joint development of defense equipment, new military command and control systems, modernization of defense communications networks, cooperation in air defense, as well as the creation of a working group for fighter pilot training and joint development of a jet simulator.
In a few weeks, Russia will outnumber Ukraine in artillery by 10 to 1, according to a statement to Congress by Christopher Cavoli, commander of the U. S. Forces in Europe, in which he called for urgent funds to help Ukraine.