Joe Biden

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.

The United States is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to increase the production of artillery shells for Ukraine.

Joe Biden called Vladimir Putin a "butcher" and said that the United States could protect Ukraine from the Russian president.

President Biden extended the national emergency for another year due to ongoing cyber threats to US national security and the economy.

A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Highway Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge to collapse and catch fire, and several construction workers to go missing.

Israeli Defense Minister Galant will meet with U. S. Defense Secretary Austin to ask for an expedited transfer of more U.S. weapons and equipment, including precision munitions and fighter jets, to support Israel's war in Gaza.

Turkish President Erdogan plans to visit Washington in early May to meet with US President Biden to discuss bilateral relations, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the situation in Gaza.

Netanyahu canceled the visit of the Israeli delegation to the United States after the UN approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The AI boom requires huge computing power and energy loads, posing risks to the power grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources, as AI may force companies to rely more on fossil fuels than expected.

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring up a bill to provide aid to Ukraine after the Easter recess, as stated by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul.

The United States and Japan are set to announce the largest update to the security treaty in more than 60 years, which includes restructuring the U. S. military command in Japan and strengthening operational planning and military exercises between the two countries, due to shared concerns about China's influence.

U. S. President Joe Biden signs a $1.2 trillion bill, calling on Congress to pass additional bipartisan legislation on national security and border security.