The Biden administration announced on Dec. 7 an agreement with Mexico to prevent countries such as China from investing in Mexican companies as a way to circumvent U.S. sanctions and tariffs. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the signing of a “Memorandum of Intent” between the two countries to form a bilateral working group to share […]

President Joe Biden responded on Wednesday to allegations regarding his involvement in his family members’ business dealings, dismissing the accusations as a “bunch of lies.” The president’s response followed his speech advocating for Congress to swiftly pass supplemental funding for Ukraine before the holiday break. Following his address, President Biden took a few questions from […]

President Joe Biden said today at a campaign event in Boston that he was not sure he’d run for a second term if former President Donald Trump were not in the race. He also stressed the importance of defeating the former president in 2024. “If Trump wasn’t running, I’m not sure I’d be running,” President […]

President Joe Biden visited a wind tower manufacturing company in Colorado on Nov. 29 to highlight how his economic agenda, termed “Bidenomics,” is creating jobs and business investment in the state. The president was in Pueblo to tour the Korean-owned CS Wind facility, the world’s largest wind tower manufacturer, which recently announced a $200 million […]

Over the last two years, President Joe Biden made great efforts to rally fractured Democrats behind his “Build Back Better” plan in hopes of reversing his plunge in the polls. Despite the passage of multi-trillion-dollar spending packages such as the Infrastructure Bill in 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act by Congress in 2022, President Biden’s […]

President Joe Biden on Friday provided an update on the release of hostages from Gaza while on vacation with his family in Nantucket, Massachusetts. He welcomed the release of 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis, as part of a temporary cease-fire negotiated on Nov. 21 between Hamas and Israel. There were no Americans among the first […]

President Joe Biden on Wednesday reflected on the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, calling it a “defining moment of deep trauma and loss that shocked the soul of our nation.” “In life and in death, President Kennedy changed the way we saw ourselves—a country full of youthful hopes and ambition, steeled with […]

Israel’s Cabinet approved a Qatari-brokered ceasefire and hostage-release deal with the Hamas terrorist group early Wednesday morning, the Israeli government announced. The deal will see at least 50 of the 240 hostages, exclusively women and children, released over four days, “during which there will be a lull in the fighting.” The Israeli government said that […]

WASHINGTON–President Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday on Monday as worries continue to grow about his age. The president spent his birthday pardoning two turkeys called Liberty and Bell, carrying out an annual Thanksgiving tradition at the White House. “And by the way, it’s my birthday today,” President Biden announced during the turkey pardoning […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Thursday, making the case for why the United States should support both Israel and Ukraine. The president advocated for increased funding for these two countries during his speech, a proposal that is currently facing some opposition in Washington. President Biden’s address follows his recent […]

President Joe Biden said on Oct. 18 that data collected by the U.S. Defense Department supports Israel’s claim that it was not responsible for a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital on Oct. 17. “Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you,” he told Israeli […]

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will try on Oct. 18 for a second time to become second in line to the presidency. Mr. Jordan failed on Oct. 17 to become speaker after 20 House Republicans blocked his path to the gavel. A scheduled 6 p.m. ET vote that day was canceled. Follow here for live updates. […]

President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) raised more than $71 million for his reelection campaign during the third quarter ended Sept. 30, far more than his leading rival, former President Donald Trump, and other Republicans seeking the 2024 GOP nomination. This was nearly on par with the Biden campaign’s second-quarter fundraising of […]

President Joe Biden visited Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday to promote his economic plan, Bidenomics, and announce new investments in clean hydrogen hubs as part of his effort to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The president spoke at the Tioga Marine Terminal, Philadelphia’s largest multi-purpose cargo handling facility. During his speech, he highlighted the value his administration […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden spoke on Tuesday about the unprecedented terror assaults in Israel over the weekend, which horrified Israelis and the rest of the world. President Biden said that at least 14 U.S. citizens were among those who died in the Hamas attack. “We now know that American citizens are among those being held by […]

WASHINGTON—Israel has been through many wars before, but the recent Hamas assault, which displayed an unexpected level of sophistication and coordination, shocked Israelis and the rest of the world. Using motorcycles, pickup vehicles, and even paragliders and speed boats, Hamas terrorists penetrated Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip and began killing and kidnapping civilians. They […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on Saturday spoke from the White House about the terrorist attacks in Israel. “Today the people of Israel are under attack orchestrated by a terrorist organization, Hamas. In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere that the United States stands with […]

WASHINGTON—The transgender movement has recently gained significant national attention for a number of reasons, including the controversy surrounding big corporations like Budweiser and Target’s support for the movement as well as widespread public opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. To raise awareness about the harms caused by the movement, Moms For America, an […]

The House will have a new speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was ousted on Oct. 3 as the one second in line to the president, the first time in history the chamber has removed its speaker. In the evening, Mr. McCarthy informed his conference that he would not run for speaker again, according to […]

President Donald Trump on Sept. 27 addressed current and former members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union in Detroit, Michigan. President Trump spoke at Drake Enterprises in Clinton Township, a northern suburb of Detroit. His appearance in Michigan comes amid a strike by the UAW that has carried on for 12 days now. Drake […]

DETROIT—President Joe Biden told auto workers picketing outside General Motors’ Willow Run Distribution Center in Wayne County, Michigan, that they deserve a “significant raise.” Speaking through a bullhorn in front of a United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 174 crowd, the president reiterated previous statements that the auto workers “saved the automobile industry back in 2008 […]

President Joe Biden will travel to Detroit on Tuesday to stand shoulder to shoulder with auto union workers who have been on strike against the Big Three automakers since Sept. 15. Former President Donald Trump will also hold a rally on Wednesday in the Motor City, where he will express his solidarity with the striking […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden said on Friday that he will travel to Michigan next Tuesday “to join the picket line” to show his support for members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) who have been on strike against the Big Three automakers. “Tuesday, I’ll go to Michigan to join the picket line and stand in solidarity […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Sept. 21 as he seeks continued assistance for his war-torn country in the face of Russia’s invasion. Mr. Zelenskyy also met with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, although the response to his aid request is becoming increasingly difficult as Republican […]

President Joe Biden met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 20 in New York for the first time since the Israeli leader returned to office late last year. They discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the normalization of relations with Riyadh, during the meeting held on the sidelines of the […]

President Joe Biden delivered his annual address on Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly, where he condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called for increased international assistance to Kyiv. World leaders are gathering in New York for the opening of the 78th session of the U.N. General Assembly this week. “Russia believes that the […]

President Joe Biden defended his economic agenda, known as Bidenomics, in a speech in Maryland on Sept. 14, despite a series of recent troubling developments, including the indictment of his son Hunter Biden on gun-related charges and an impeachment investigation into his role in his son’s business dealings. The president is also facing growing public […]

HANOI, Vietnam—During his visit to Vietnam, President Joe Biden stopped by the John Sidney McCain III Memorial on Monday to honor his late friend and colleague, Sen. John McCain, whose plane was shot down over Hanoi in 1967 during the Vietnam War. President Biden arrived in Vietnam on Sept. 10 after finishing his meetings at […]

HANOI, Vietnam—President Joe Biden arrived in Vietnam on Sunday after wrapping up his meetings at the Group of 20 summit in India. Upon his arrival, the president participated in a bilateral meeting with Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong, and both leaders formally announced an elevated partnership, sending a strong message to China. The Vietnamese […]

HANOI, Vietnam—President Joe Biden concluded his meetings on Sunday at the Group of 20 (G20) summit, which was held in India’s capital New Delhi, after paying tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, alongside other world leaders. The president left India to travel to Vietnam, where he will announce a strengthened partnership with […]

NEW DELHI, India—The Group of 20 (G20) summit, which represents the world’s top economies, began in New Delhi on Sept. 9 to discuss major global and economic challenges. While the G20 countries are divided over many issues, including the war in Ukraine, leaders are prepared to make several key decisions during the two-day summit in […]

NEW DELHI, India—President Joe Biden landed in India’s capital, New Delhi, on Friday at 6:46 p.m. local time to attend the Group of 20 (G20) meeting, which will bring together the leaders of the world’s top economies in New Delhi this weekend. Soon after his arrival, the president held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime […]

NEW DELHI, India—Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that the United States is keeping a careful eye on the economic situation in China, but there is no reason to worry that it will have a significant impact on the United States. Speaking at a press briefing on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to India on Thursday, where he plans to address China’s “coercive and unsustainable lending” practices, among other issues, at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi that will bring together the leaders of the world’s richest countries. Beijing announced on Monday that Chinese leader Xi Jinping […]

President Joe Biden on Monday touted his accomplishments in an address to union workers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to mark Labor Day and pushed back against critics who say he is too old to seek a second term. He began his remarks with a joke: “Someone said, ‘You know, that Biden is getting old, man.’ I […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden touted his economic performance on Friday following the August jobs report in a speech at the White House, replying to his predecessor’s claim that he presided over greater employment gains. The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), exceeding the consensus estimates. Even though this […]

WASHINGTON— The White House confirmed on Tuesday a report that a smuggler with ties to ISIS helped migrants enter the United States from Mexico, setting off alarm bells throughout the government. CNN earlier reported that the FBI is investigating more than a dozen Uzbek nationals who entered the country through the southern border earlier this year. […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden hosted the family members of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and civil rights leaders at the White House on Monday to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Yolanda Renee King, 14, the only grandchild of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., was among the attendees at the […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid a visit to a school in the nation’s capital on Monday to mark the start of the school year. Many schools across the country are dealing with an increase in chronic student absenteeism since the start of the pandemic, with Washington being the hardest hit so […]

President Joe Biden said on Friday that he has not been asked to be interviewed by the special counsel who is investigating his handling of classified documents. “There’s no such request and no such interest,” President Biden told reporters after a Pilates class while on vacation in Lake Tahoe. In January, U.S. Attorney General Merrick […]

President Joe Biden reacted to former President Donald Trump’s mug shot on Aug. 25 after his Pilates class in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where he’s vacationing with several family members. When reporters asked the president about his opinion, he first laughed. “Handsome guy. Wonderful guy,” the president said. President Biden also for the first time spoke […]

After the first Republican debate of the 2024 presidential primary aired on Fox News on Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden took to social media to share his reactions. The president responded to Republican candidates who indicated they would still support former President Donald Trump as the party’s nominee even if he was convicted. “A bunch […]

President Joe Biden said on Aug. 23 that he wasn’t shocked to learn that the Wagner Group chief, who revolted against Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, was on a plane that crashed near Moscow. The president, who had just finished a Pilates class in Nevada while on vacation, reacted to the news with a […]

President Joe Biden is planning to travel to India next month to attend an economic summit, the White House announced on Tuesday. The president will join the Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ summit in New Delhi from Sept. 7 to 10. The G20 brings together the world’s major economies, with its members accounting for roughly […]

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden traveled to the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 21 to assess the damage caused by deadly wildfires that ravaged the island earlier this month. Nearly two weeks have passed since the island was hit by the devastating fire, which is believed to be the deadliest in […]

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are set to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 21 to survey the devastation caused by the fires that have claimed more than 100 lives and ravaged the historic resort town of Lahaina. The fires, which have been described as the deadliest the United States […]

A meeting between the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David would have been unimaginable a few months ago, according to foreign policy observers, given the century-long tension between the two nations. However, come Friday, this implausible scenario will become a reality. President Joe Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and […]

President Joe Biden traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 15, determined to continue advocating for his economic strategy, known as Bidenomics, despite low voter enthusiasm for his economic agenda and distractions from his predecessor’s legal issues. “I came to office determined to move away from trickle-down economics, and focus on the middle class. Because I […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has signed a major disaster declaration for Hawaii. The declaration adds to the emergency response efforts already underway by FEMA, the National Guard, the United States Coast Guard, and other government agencies. At least 53 people have been confirmed dead in wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui […]

GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Arizona—President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the Grand Canyon on Tuesday, aiming to promote his climate policies on the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and to reverse his poor approval ratings, which present a major hurdle in the 2024 presidential election. Mr. Biden highlighted his administration’s “historic investments” in […]

In recent years, the United States has seen a troubling rise in cyberattacks that have targeted schools. During the 2022–23 academic year, at least eight K–12 school districts across the country were targeted by “significant cyberattacks,” according to the White House. Four of these attacks resulted in schools being forced to either cancel classes or […]

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday criticized the recent decision by Fitch Ratings to downgrade the U.S. long-term credit rating, which dealt a major blow to the world’s largest economy. “Fitch’s decision is puzzling in light of the economic strength we see in the United States,” Ms. Yellen said during a speech at an IRS […]

The Biden administration revealed on Monday a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the cyber workforce both in the short and long term. The strategy centers around increasing the affordability and accessibility of cyber training for all Americans. There are hundreds of thousands of open cyber security positions across the country, and the White House says […]

The United States has taken a major hit as Fitch Ratings has lowered its Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating for the country from AAA to AA+. The U.S. credit rating has been lowered because of “the expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years, a high and growing general government debt burden, and the erosion […]

President Joe Biden traveled to Maine to champion his economic agenda and highlight the accomplishments of his Bidenomics vision. Despite recent polls indicating that voters continue to give Mr. Biden low marks on the economy, the president remains keen to tell Americans that his policies are creating jobs and a “manufacturing boom” in communities like […]

President Joe Biden welcomed Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the White House on July 27, the first time since the conservative leader assumed office last fall. “We’ve become friends,” Mr. Biden said during the bilateral meeting, praising Ms. Meloni for her strong support and defense against “Russian atrocities.” The president then thanked the Italian people […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Tuesday to establish a national monument in honor of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African-American boy whose murder in 1955 marked a watershed moment in the civil rights movement. “When I was preparing these remarks, quite frankly—and my colleagues will understand this—I found myself trying to temper my anger,” […]

HELSINKI—The Russian war against Ukraine is all but over, President Joe Biden asserted on July 13, saying Putin has “already lost the war.” The remark came during a press conference welcoming Finland into the NATO alliance. Standing alongside Finland President Sauli Niinisto, Mr. Biden responded to questions about the possibility of Ukraine’s entering NATO after […]

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) spoke on the House floor on Thursday about the origins of The Epoch Times, shedding light on its ongoing mission to provide uncensored information to readers around the world despite facing oppression by the Chinese communist regime. Mr. Norman began his speech by telling the story of John Tang, founder of […]

VILNIUS, Lithuania—President Joe Biden delivered a speech on July 12 following the conclusion of a two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, seeking to convey a clear message to Russia that the alliance’s commitment to Ukraine “will not falter.” “The defense of freedom is not the work of a day or a year. It’s the calling of […]

VILNIUS, Lithuania—President Joe Biden met with Group of Seven (G–7) leaders on July 12 at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit to offer security assistance for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined the meeting, during which the G7 leaders issued a “Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine.” This […]

VILNIUS, Lithuania—NATO members on Tuesday issued a statement expressing their support for Ukraine’s membership but failing to provide a timeline for when this may occur. “Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” the Vilnius Summit Communique (pdf) read. The high-stakes summit in Vilnius, set for July 11–12, brings together leaders from the alliance’s 31 member countries to […]

VILNIUS, Lithuania—U.S. President Joe Biden begins his meetings with world leaders on Tuesday at a “consequential” North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. “This is a historic moment,” Biden told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a meeting. “We’re looking for a continued united NATO,” Mr. Biden said, adding that Russian President Vladimir […]

LONDON—President Joe Biden met with King Charles III of the United Kingdom on July 10 at Windsor Castle for the first time since the British monarch succeeded to the throne. Mr. Biden’s visit is part of a five-day trip to Europe that includes a crucial North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on […]

LONDON—President Joe Biden met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today in London before heading to Windsor Castle for tea with King Charles during his visit to the United Kingdom. Mr. Biden told Mr. Sunak that the relationship between the two countries was “rock solid” amid a recent controversy over the shipment of cluster munitions […]

LONDON—President Joe Biden kicked off his five-day trip to Europe with a stop in the United Kingdom, where he is set to meet King Charles III at Windsor Castle and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Mr. Biden will then join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit on July 11–12 in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. During the […]

President Joe Biden will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit next week as the military alliance faces the most pressing challenges since the end of the Cold War, including mounting security threats from Russia and China. The summit, scheduled for July 11–12 in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, will bring together heads of […]

President Joe Biden welcomed Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the White House on July 5 to voice support for the Nordic country’s NATO membership ahead of the military alliance’s historic summit next week. Sweden has expressed a strong desire to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), citing increased security concerns following Russia’s invasion of […]

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries confirmed on July 4 that current Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will remain in office for another year. The announcement came after the alliance failed to settle on a candidate for the leadership position. “Honoured by #NATO Allies’ decision to extend my term as Secretary General until 1 October 2024,” Stoltenberg […]

President Joe Biden stated in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings went too far, but he remained opposed to court-packing, contending that it could permanently politicize the institution. Biden’s interview was his first on television since May, and he expressed concern that the conservative justices “may do too […]

President Joe Biden on Thursday responded to the Supreme Court’s decision to effectively end affirmative action in college admissions, criticizing the court for breaking with decades of precedent. “I strongly disagree with the court’s decision because affirmative action is so misunderstood,” Biden said at the White House before departing for New York. “Many people wrongly […]

President Joe Biden pitched his economic plan in a major address in Chicago, trying to persuade Americans that his strategy is producing results by creating record-breaking jobs and investments despite widespread discontent over his handling of the economy. Biden is attempting to define his economic strategy, termed “Bidenomics,” as a substantial departure from the “trickle-down” […]

President Joe Biden launched this week his second “Investing in America” tour around the country, aiming to explain how his economic plan has spurred investments and jobs as the economy remains the most pressing issue for Americans. The administration kicked off the week with the announcement of over $40 billion in infrastructure investment to provide […]

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday accused Democrats of interfering with the 2024 presidential election and called the two indictments he received a “great badge of courage” during a speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s event in Washington. Trump claimed that authorities are investigating and charging him in an attempt to derail his presidential […]

President Joe Biden stated on Thursday that his comments about Chinese leader Xi Jinping being a “dictator” will have no real impact on the U.S.–China relationship. During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden said that he stood by his remarks on Xi. When asked by a reporter if his words […]

President Joe Biden announced more than $600 million in climate investment during his three-day visit to California, which began on June 19, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities combat climate change. Since California is a crucial state for his reelection campaign in 2024, Biden is also expected to raise money from Silicon Valley and […]

President Joe Biden on Saturday held his first political rally since announcing his reelection campaign in April, addressing labor union members in Philadelphia in an effort to win back white working-class voters. This is the first time ever, Biden said, that the AFL-CIO union has endorsed a candidate so early in the race. “For the first […]

President Joe Biden on Friday praised a gun safety legislation that he signed into law last year, stating that it has prevented firearms from falling into the wrong hands and helped save lives. Speaking at a gun safety summit in West Hartford, Connecticut, Biden promised to take more actions, including banning assault weapons, ending immunity […]

President Joe Biden said on Thursday that his campaign to protect consumers from hidden “junk fees” is bearing fruit, with more companies agreeing to provide greater transparency in pricing. Several companies in the ticketing, lodging, and other industries have pledged to eliminate hidden fees and provide customers with all-in, upfront pricing for their products and […]

The White House stated on June 13 that President Joe Biden was not involved in the indictment of his predecessor and chief rival for the presidency in 2024, Donald Trump, challenging critics who claimed the charges were politically motivated. During a press conference, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the president was […]

The White House stated on June 12 that the existence of a Chinese spy base in Cuba is not a recent development and dates to the time when President Donald Trump was in office. During a press briefing at the White House, John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, confirmed that the Biden administration […]

A memorial was held in the nation’s capital on Friday to honor the millions of people who lost their lives due to communism around the world in the last century. The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) held its 16th annual wreath-laying ceremony, which brought together embassies, representatives of captive nations, and human rights organizations. […]

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have struck a new economic agreement to strengthen economic ties between their two nations and address the challenges of a “rapidly changing world.” “Today in Washington, we’ve had important and positive discussions to deepen our bilateral economic relationship and expand our cooperation to shape the challenges […]

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders will discuss various global issues during their meeting, according to the White House, including economic partnership, support for Ukraine, and clean energy transition. The potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and the question […]

Merck & Co. filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on June 6, saying that Medicare’s new program, established under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is a “sham” that violates the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. President Joe Biden signed the IRA into law in August of last year, allowing Medicare to […]

The Biden administration is condemning a series of aggressive sea and air intercepts by China’s military, characterizing them as unjustified and unprofessional. A Chinese fighter jet aggressively intercepted a U.S. aircraft over the South China Sea last week. That incident was shortly followed by a similar encounter between U.S. and Chinese warships in the Taiwan […]

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners, known as OPEC+, showed their commitment to higher oil prices in their meeting on June 4, with Saudi Arabia announcing additional output cuts and some other members extending their voluntary cuts until the end of 2024. Following their meeting in Vienna, OPEC+ members extended […]

President Joe Biden promoted the recent debt ceiling agreement that prevented a historic U.S. default in his first-ever address to the nation from the Oval Office on June 2. He said he would sign the bill into law on Saturday. Biden began his address by highlighting the significance of the deal he reached with House […]

President Joe Biden praised new graduates of the Air Force Academy on Thursday for making “a noble choice to lead a life of service” but warned them of new challenges in a world that would only become more “confusing” in the years ahead. Biden delivered the commencement address to nearly a thousand graduating cadets from […]

President Joe Biden paid tribute to fallen service members during his Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, saying that they had made the ultimate sacrifice “for our freedom and for our future.” “Once again, we stand amid the rows and rows of marble stones and bear witness to the brave women and men who […]

The White House and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced on Saturday evening. “We still have a lot of work to do. But I believe this is an agreement in principle that’s worthy of American people,” McCarthy told reporters on Capitol Hill. “That’s historic reductions in spending, consequential reforms […]

President Joe Biden has come under pressure as Democrats in Congress are dissatisfied with how the debt ceiling talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) have progressed and may vote against a deal that they believe compromises too much. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) issued a warning on May 25 to Biden and McCarthy […]

Hiroshima, JAPAN—President Joe Biden took aim at Republicans, claiming that he had done his part in debt ceiling negotiations and that it was now up to them to “move from their extreme positions.” During a press conference held after the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Hiroshima, Biden stated that he would shortly speak with […]

HIROSHIMA, Japan—U.S. President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on May 21, on the sidelines of the G-7 summit of world leaders in Hiroshima, Japan. At a press conference following their bilateral meeting, Biden announced the United States would provide Ukraine with a new military aid package of up to $375 million. “The United […]

President Joe Biden has asked his negotiators to coordinate a call with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for Sunday morning, U.S. time, after he concludes his G-7 meetings on the last day of the summit in Japan. The White House has engaged in a heated exchange with Republicans over the debt ceiling negotiations that stalled after […]

HIROSHIMA, Japan—President Joe Biden has addressed U.S. debt limit concerns at the G-7 Summit in Japan, seeking to assure world leaders of his capability to navigate negotiations and prevent a historic default on the United States debt, according to U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan. On Saturday morning local time in Hiroshima, Biden received an […]

HIROSHIMA, Japan—The war in Ukraine takes center stage at this year’s Group of Seven (G-7) Summit, with leaders introducing new sanctions “to continue tightening the screws on Russia” as they begin their three-day meeting in Hiroshima. “We will further restrict Russia’s access to our economies,” the leaders said in a statement released on May 19. […]

HIROSHIMA, Japan—President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Thursday to attend the three-day G-7 summit of the world’s top economic powers, leaving behind an intense debt ceiling negotiation with congressional leaders. Biden arrived in Hiroshima around 5 p.m. local time, where the Group of Seven (G-7) leaders will meet from May 19–21 to discuss a […]

TOKYO, Japan—The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will meet this week in Hiroshima, Japan, in a show of strength and unity to promote “the rule-based international order” in the face of escalating Russian and Chinese aggression. The summit, which will take place May 19–21, will be the 49th annual summit of the largest […]

China’s ruling regime continues to be “one of the worst abusers of human rights and religious freedom in the world,” a senior State Department official said as the department releases its annual report on international religious freedom. “They continue to engage in genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs. They’re also continuing their repression of […]