President Joe Biden on April 22 announced $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects that will benefit nearly one million households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The president unveiled his plan while marking Earth Day during a visit to Triangle, Virginia. He delivered a speech at Prince William Forest Park, which was created by […]
WASHINGTON—The White House issued a statement on Sunday condemning anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in New York following reports that the school’s Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to stay away from campus for their safety. “While every American has the right to peaceful protest, calls for violence and physical intimidation targeting Jewish students and the […]
Israel appears to have launched a retaliation attack on Iran early Friday morning, nearly a week after the Islamic nation launched a combination of more than 300 missiles and drones against it. Explosions were reported near the Iranian city of Isfahan, which plays an important role in Iran’s nuclear program, and air defenses were triggered […]
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—President Joe Biden on April 18 traveled to Philadelphia, the final stop of his three-day tour of the crucial battleground state, where he received the Kennedy family’s endorsement for his reelection campaign. More than 15 members of the Kennedy family, who had previously criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid for the White House, […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa.—President Joe Biden on April 17 called for dramatically higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from China, a move aimed at pleasing blue-collar voters in the battleground state of Pennsylvania before the 2024 election. The decision came after President Biden reportedly faced pressure from labor unions to extend the tariffs on Chinese goods. […]
President Joe Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday for a three-day tour of the battleground state, starting with a campaign event in his hometown of Scranton. During a speech in his hometown, the president highlighted a contrast between his economic agenda and that of his 2024 presidential rival and predecessor, former President Donald Trump. He […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and his team are scrambling to ease tensions and prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East following Iran’s unprecedented assault on Israeli territory over the weekend. Iran on April 13 launched hundreds of air threats toward Israel, saying it was revenge for what Iran claims was an Israeli strike on […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden said on Friday that he expects Iran to attack Israel soon and urged Tehran not to proceed. When asked if an attack on Israel was imminent, the president said he did not want to discuss classified information, but “my expectation is sooner than later.” The president spoke to reporters after he delivered […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on April 11 hosted the first-ever trilateral summit meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. The primary goal of the summit was to strengthen defense ties between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines in the face of China’s more aggressive behavior […]
WASHINGTON—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Washington on April 8 for a multi-day visit that is expected to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid the growing aggression from communist China. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will first welcome Mr. Kishida and his wife to the White House on the eve of April […]
The Biden administration announced on April 8 that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker, has agreed to expand its investment in Arizona by promising to manufacture the world’s most sophisticated chips on U.S. soil. The Commerce Department announced that it would provide up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to the Taiwanese […]
President Joe Biden has unveiled new plans aimed at canceling or reducing student loan balances for millions of Americans after the Supreme Court struck down his large-scale debt forgiveness attempt last year. The White House expects the latest proposal, when combined with previous actions taken by the administration, to benefit more than 30 million Americans […]
BALTIMORE—President Joe Biden on Friday made his first visit to the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, and urged Congress to provide immediate federal assistance to rebuild the bridge and reopen the harbor. “I’m here to say: Your nation has your back,” President Biden told the people of Maryland as he stood in […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden held a White House meeting on Wednesday to highlight his administration’s continued fight against Big Pharma and efforts to lower prescription drug costs. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), his one-time 2020 Democratic primary opponent, joined President Biden to highlight his efforts to cut healthcare costs—particularly his recent steps to lower the cost of […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on April 1 pushed back against criticism of his proclamation on the weekend in support of transgender people, which coincided with Easter. “I didn’t do that,” President Biden said in response to a question from the press about his issuing the proclamation. When asked about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) criticism of […]
The bridge collapse in the port of Baltimore has the potential to create a domino effect in the auto industry, resulting in inventory shortages and price increases. The incident is expected to make a dent in the broader economy as well. According to Michel Leonard, chief economist and data scientist at the Insurance Information Institute, […]
It took only moments for a three-football-field-long, 95,000-ton container carrier loaded with 262,000 tons of cargo to ram and knock down parts of the Francis Scott Bridge in Baltimore, but it could take years—decades—to sort out liabilities and award insurance claims. In fact, according to Grady S. Hurley, a maritime attorney with New Orleans-based Jones […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had their first phone conversation in over a month on March 18, amid rising tensions between the two leaders over the Gaza conflict. Both leaders discussed the most recent developments in Israel and Gaza, especially the situation in Rafah and measures to increase humanitarian aid to […]
WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden defended the comments made by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who called for a change in government in Israel five months into the war in Gaza. “Senator Schumer contacted my staff, my senior staffer, [to say] that he was going to make that speech. And I’m not going to elaborate […]
President Joe Biden on March 12 secured the Democratic nomination after an overwhelming win in swing-state Georgia, as his rival, former President Donald Trump, won enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination when several primaries were called later that evening. “I am honored that the broad coalition of voters representing the rich diversity of the […]
Special Counsel Robert Hur, who oversaw investigating President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, is speaking before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The Epoch Times reviewed redacted copies of the transcript of his 5-hour interview with the president over two days on Oct. 8 and 9. The Epoch Times team confirmed some of the […]
President Joe Biden on March 11 released his $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025 that calls for significant tax increases for the wealthy and corporations. It features cost-cutting measures for families, building affordable housing, and investing in American manufacturing in line with previous years. It also includes funding for the administration’s equity initiatives across […]
President Joe Biden on March 11 will release his fiscal year 2025 budget, which is expected to feature major tax increases for the wealthy and businesses, reductions in defense expenditures, and initiatives to make housing more affordable. The president’s budget plan, which outlines his financial priorities, will hold special symbolic significance this year as he […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address on March 7 amid mounting concerns about his age and mental fitness in a critical election year. He seized the opportunity to laud his achievements despite low job approval ratings, notably on crucial policy issues like the economy and illegal immigration. He sought to […]
President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address on March 7, using the chance to allay concerns about his age and persuade Americans that he can serve a second term as the country barrels toward a high-stakes election in November. Viewers will mostly be evaluating President Biden based on his performance, […]
Immigration, abortion, Gaza, taxes, the economy, President Joe Biden’s age, President Donald Trump’s trials—voters had a lot on their minds as they cast primary election ballots on Super Tuesday, the nation’s biggest day for voting outside the general election. Voters in 15 states took to the polls on March 5 to select candidates for November’s […]
A new report reveals that the Biden administration has approved “secretive flights” transporting hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from Latin America to U.S. airports. The Biden administration “is responsible for almost invisibly importing by air 320,000 aliens with no legal right to enter the United States” since late 2022, according to a report by […]
President Joe Biden is poised to secure a significant victory on Super Tuesday, the pivotal night of the 2024 presidential nomination race, with little opposition. The Democratic presidential frontrunner already won 13 of 15 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Vermont, according to the results as […]
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—President Joe Biden visited the U.S.–Mexico border on Feb. 29, where he viewed the border and met with Border Patrol agents and law enforcement. His visit came amid rising public disapproval of his immigration and border policies, with many Americans holding him responsible for the current surge in illegal immigration. The president’s rare visit […]
EAGLE PASS/BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Texas played host to a presidential showdown on Feb. 29 as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off at the southern border. It was the most direct showdown of this election season so far between the leading Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. And as each addressed the worsening situation at […]
BROWNSVILLE, Texas— President Joe Biden will visit the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, where he is expected to highlight the urgency of passing the border deal agreed to in the Senate. President Biden is anticipated to criticize his main opponent, Republican frontrunner President Donald Trump, and House Republicans for obstructing the deal. The president’s rare visit […]
DEARBORN, MI—What started as a grassroots initiative among Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan a few weeks ago has now expanded into a nationwide campaign to voice disapproval of President Joe Biden’s stance on Gaza. Some believe that if the campaign gains further traction among voters, it could negatively impact President Biden’s prospects in Michigan […]
The White House has recently started to challenge the legacy media’s coverage of President Joe Biden, with journalists facing a barrage of criticism since the Feb. 8 release of a report about the president’s mishandling of classified documents. White House staff members have publicly criticized several media outlets, including CNN, NBC, The New York Times, […]
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the nation’s governors at the White House on Friday during their winter gathering in Washington. Addressing the governors at the White House, the president highlighted the importance of overhauling border security and immigration policies. He urged the governors to exert pressure on members of Congress to […]
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) raised more than $42 million in January thanks to the growing grassroots fundraising program, the Biden campaign said in a statement. The campaign is now sitting on $130 million in cash, marking the highest amount ever by a Democrat candidate at this point in an election […]
President Joe Biden on Friday reacted in a speech to the death of Russian politician Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of the Kremlin, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of assassinating him. “Russian authorities are going to tell their own story. Make no mistake. Putin is responsible for Alexei Navalny’s death,” President Biden told reporters. “What […]
The media recently obtained letters that shed light on the conflict between the White House and the Justice Department before the release of a special counsel report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland obtained by Politico, the White House lawyers criticized Special Counsel Robert Hur’s […]
President Joe Biden urged the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to pass a $95.3 billion national security package approved by the Senate this morning to send aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. “I urge Speaker [Mike] Johnson to bring it to the floor immediately,” President Biden said. “There’s no question that if the Senate […]
President Joe Biden has probably had one of the most difficult weeks of his political life, with his mental acuity called into question by a special counsel report detailing instances of memory lapses. Special counsel Robert Hur’s report, issued Thursday, found evidence that President Biden “willfully retained” and shared highly classified information after his vice […]
President Joe Biden held a news conference on Thursday evening to respond to questions about comments made by special counsel Robert Hur about his “poor memory.” “My memory is fine,” President Biden said amidst intense questioning from the press. “Take a look at what I’ve done since I’ve become president.” Mr. Hur’s 388-page report to […]
President Joe Biden has accused former President Donald Trump of exacerbating the current border crisis by opposing the latest Senate border deal. “Now, all indications are that this bill won’t even move forward to the Senate floor. Why? A simple reason: Donald Trump. Because Donald Trump thinks it’s bad for him politically,” President Biden told […]
After securing a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary on Feb. 3, President Joe Biden has turned his focus to the 2024 presidential race. Yet he confronts a slew of tough challenges, including record low approval ratings, an unresolved border issue, and a substantial affordability crisis in the country, which suggest he has a […]
President Joe Biden secured a decisive victory on Saturday in the first Democratic primary in South Carolina, solidifying his position as the leading candidate to represent his party in the upcoming presidential race. The Associated Press projected President Biden as the winner at 7:26 p.m. ET. The other major Democratic candidates on the ballot were […]
President Joe Biden traveled to Michigan on Feb. 1 to meet with members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to celebrate the union’s endorsement for his reelection campaign. The visit came as both the sitting president and his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, are vying for blue-collar worker support in the 2024 presidential election. The […]
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden sought to mend fences with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers during an address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 1, calling for unity amid “tough differences.” The president’s speech, delivered on Capitol Hill, came amid rising tensions over a border agreement to curb the flood of illegal immigrants […]
President Joe Biden visited Superior, Wisconsin, on Jan. 25 to announce nearly $5 billion in funding for major transportation projects across the United States as part of his “Bidenomics” plan. One significant project in the announcement was the replacement of the 60-year-old Blatnik Bridge, with an investment of $1 billion. The bridge connecting Superior, Wisconsin, […]
MANCHESTER, N.H.—President Joe Biden is expected to win Tuesday’s mostly symbolic Democratic primary in New Hampshire, thanks to write-in votes from his supporters. The president refused to campaign in the Granite State or appear on the state’s ballot. Early results indicate that, despite the challenges of a write-in campaign, President Biden maintained a comfortable lead […]
MANCHESTER, N.H.—Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said on Monday that President Joe Biden is not the right candidate to beat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Last week, Mr. Yang endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and began campaigning alongside him. The Minnesota Democrat represents the best chance to defeat […]
As Republican presidential candidates embarked on their final day of campaigning in Iowa, where they braved freezing temperatures, President Joe Biden on Monday chose to spend the day volunteering at Philabundance, a hunger relief organization in Philadelphia, to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and the National Day of Service. This is the president’s third year […]
WASHINGTON—Saturday’s Taiwan election, seen as one of the most significant in recent history, has captured the world’s attention due to its far-reaching implications for U.S.–China relations. Many in the international community have seen the election as a referendum on the island’s sentiment toward communist China and the United States. When the news broke early on […]
President Joe Biden will travel on Friday to Allentown, a historic steel town in Pennsylvania, where he will meet with small business owners and promote his economic plan. This visit marks his second trip to Pennsylvania in just one week. The timing of this trip is crucial, given that President Biden announced that U.S. and […]
U.S. and UK military forces carried out air strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Thursday, with support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain. President Joe Biden said he ordered the strikes in response to a series of unprecedented and escalating attacks by Houthi rebels on U.S. and international maritime vessels in the […]
CHARLESTON, S.C.—Protestors interrupted President Joe Biden’s speech in a historic Charleston church on Monday, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The protesters screamed “ceasefire now,” forcing President Biden to pause his remarks at Mother Emanuel AME Church. The president resumed his speech after security personnel escorted the protesters out of the venue. The president’s […]
CHARLESTON, S.C.—President Joe Biden is set to visit Charleston, South Carolina, on Monday to deliver a speech at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church as part of his 2024 campaign push. He’s expected to call out “political violence” and emphasize what is at stake in the upcoming election. The president’s visit to South Carolina is […]
President Joe Biden traveled to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on Friday to deliver a speech to mark the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. During his address, President Biden frequently drew a parallel between what he called his fight for “preservation of American democracy” and George Washington’s “sacred cause” during the struggle for American […]
President Joe Biden will ring in the new year from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He and First Lady Jill Biden arrived on the Caribbean island on Dec. 27 after spending the Christmas holiday with several family members at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. The first couple will be staying at […]
As global supply chains appear to be recovering from COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, a new crisis looms, potentially carrying significant implications for the global economy. In recent weeks, a surge in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, orchestrated by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, has prompted growing alarm in Washington as it poses a […]
The Biden administration has reached a deal with Venezuela that resulted in the release of 30 prisoners in Venezuela, including 10 Americans. In exchange, the United States freed one of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s closest allies. The Maduro ally, Colombian businessman Alex Saab, was accused of siphoning off nearly $350 million from Venezuela through the […]
Frances Hui left Hong Kong for the last time in July 2020, seeking asylum in the United States, with the crushing awareness that she would never again set foot in the city where she was born and raised. When she recently learned of her grandmother’s death, she felt a profound sense of sorrow and longing […]
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen defended the Biden administration’s China strategy and outlined measures aimed at reducing tensions with Beijing in a speech on Thursday at the U.S.-China Business Council’s 50th anniversary dinner in Washington. National security would remain a top priority for the United States, she told the members of the business group, which promotes […]
President Joe Biden is asking Israel to reduce the intensity of operations against the terrorist organization Hamas in the near future, according to the White House. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Israel to convey this message, White House spokesperson John Kirby said during a White House briefing on Thursday. His visit comes as […]
President Joe Biden on Wednesday invited family members of Americans held hostage by Hamas to the White House for the first time since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. The families had a private meeting with the president and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “It was a terrific, terrific meeting and conversation,” Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the […]
WASHINGTON—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a crucial visit to the nation’s capital on Dec. 12 to meet with members of Congress and President Joe Biden. His visit comes at a key juncture as his war-ravaged country grapples with the ongoing conflict with Russia, which has now persisted for 656 days. Mr. Zelenskyy met with President […]
WASHINGTON—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the nation’s capital, meeting with members of Congress and the White House. He faces a difficult road ahead, however, because there is not much he can do to break the current stalemate on Ukraine aid as the war-torn country enters day 656 of its conflict with Russia. Mr. Zelenskyy […]
The White House announced on Sunday that President Joe Biden will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Dec. 12 as Congress remains in a stalemate on a new aid package for the war-torn country. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit in a statement issued Sunday afternoon. “President Biden has invited […]
The Biden administration on Friday announced $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country, including the first two high-speed rail projects. The investment is part of $66 billion in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in November 2021, which marks the […]
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 […]
