Joe Biden

Biden: I’ll Decide On 2024 After The Midterms [VIDEO]

Axios reports: President Biden will decide after the midterm elections whether he’ll run for a second term or not, he told CNN in an interview broadcast Tuesday night. “After that’s done in November, then I’m going to be in the process of deciding,” Biden told CNN’s Jake Tapper. What they’re saying: Tapper asked if a factor in Biden’s decision making …

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Biden Considers Ending Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia

The New York Times reports: President Biden is re-evaluating the relationship with Saudi Arabia after it teamed up with Russia to cut oil production in a move that bolstered President Vladimir V. Putin’s government and could raise American gasoline prices just before midterm elections, a White House official said on Tuesday. “I think the president’s been very clear that this …

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Biden Trolls “Socialist” GOP For Infrastructure Begs

The Daily Beast reports: President Joe Biden took the opportunity on Friday to tweak conservative Republicans who recently asked for grants from the infrastructure law that was passed last year, noting that these same lawmakers had previously blasted the legislation as socialism. “I didn’t know there were that many socialist Republicans!” Biden exclaimed during a speech in Maryland. “I can …

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Republican Rep Hails Biden For Weed Pardons [VIDEO]

The Hill reports: Republican Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.) on Thursday applauded President Biden’s decision to pardon all individuals convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, giving the White House “credit where credit is due.” “I want to give credit where credit is due. I don’t always agree with the Biden administration, I’ve been very vocal about that, but …

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Biden: Russia Has World On Brink Of “Armageddon”

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said …

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Biden To Pardon Thousands For Weed Possession

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast …

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Biden To Tour Hurricane Damage In Florida, Puerto Rico

The Hill reports: President Biden will travel in the coming days to Puerto Rico and Florida to tour damage from Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian, respectively, the White House announced late Saturday. The president and first lady will travel to Puerto Rico on Monday, followed by a trip Wednesday to Florida. The White House did not disclose where the president …

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Biden Surprises Elton John With Humanities Medal

CNN reports: President Joe Biden on Friday presented Sir Elton John with the National Humanities Medal, surprising the music icon following a performance on the South Lawn of the White House. “I’m never flabbergasted, but I’m flabbergasted,” a visibly moved John said, thanking the President and saying that he will “treasure” the honor. Biden said that he and first lady …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Speaks At UN General Assembly

CBS News reports: President Biden is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York for the second time as president on Wednesday, when he will announce new U.S. investments to address global food insecurity, rebuke Russia over the war in Ukraine and tout his administration’s foreign policy actions since he took office. The address comes as Mr. …

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REPORT: Newsom Will Run For WH If Biden Does Not

The Wrap reports: California Governor Gavin Newsom is “undeniably, unequivocally” planning to run for president in 2024 if President Biden chooses not to seek a second term, two individuals with knowledge of Newsom’s plans told TheWrap. “After this midterm election is over, he absolutely is going to announce that he is running for the presidency once Biden announces that he …

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Biden: I’ve Made No “Firm Decision” On Reelection Bid

“In terms of election laws. and it’s much too early to make that kind of decision. I’m a great respecter of fate. And so, what I’m doing is I’m doing my job. I’m gonna do that job. “And within the time frame that makes sense after this next election cycle here, going into next year, make a judgment on what …

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Bidens Pay Respects To Queen At Westminster Hall

The Washington Post reports: Thousands of people lined up through the night in the chilly weather on Sunday along the River Thames to pay their final respects to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, as she lies in state at Westminster Hall. Her eight grandchildren — among them Princes William and Harry — briefly stood vigil at her coffin last night. President Biden …

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Truss To Meet With Biden Ahead Of Queen’s Funeral

Politico Europe reports: U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss will meet U.S. President Joe Biden this weekend as the pair prepare for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The U.S. President is one of numerous heads of state descending on London for the global event who has booked some one-on-one time with the new U.K. PM. The pair will …

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Biden To Rally For Florida Democrats In Orlando

Click Orlando reports: President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Sept. 27, will be in Orlando to attend a Democratic National Committee rally, according to a news release from the White House. It will mark Biden’s second trip to the state as president. He previously visited to tour the site of the Surfside Condo collapse. Rep. Val Demings (D) is running against …

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Biden’s Approval Rating “Rises Sharply” In AP Poll

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support …

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London Excuses Biden From Taking The Bus To Funeral

The Times Of London reports: President Biden will have dispensation to take his armoured Beast to Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s funeral next week, while lesser world leaders will have to make do with a shared bus. A unprecedented logistical and diplomatic operation is under way to prepare for the largest gathering of foreign dignitaries on British soil since the …

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Biden Formally Accepts Invitation To Queen’s Funeral

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. The White House said Sunday that the president will be accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden. The service will be held on Sept. 19. Earlier in the day, Biden remembered the words of comfort that the late monarch …

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Biden Gets To Decide If Trump Attends Queen’s Funeral

CNN reports: Former presidents are not expecting to receive individual funeral invitations from Buckingham Palace, according to two people familiar with protocol, with the expectation that the US will get one official invitation through the White House. This means Biden will ultimately decide who will join his official delegation to the funeral ceremonies in the United Kingdom. No decisions will …

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Biden Roasts Shameless Republicans For Taking Credit For Infrastructure Projects They Voted Against [VIDEO]

Mediaite reports: President Joe Biden took some congressional Republicans to task for voting against legislation whose provisions they later took credit for. “We got a little help from Republicans, but not a lot. But enough to get it passed,” Biden explained. “The truth is, there are a lot more Republicans taking credit for that bill than actually voted for it.” …

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In Contrast To Trump, Biden Still Has Original Cabinet

CNN reports: When President Joe Biden met with senior members of his administration on Tuesday, the 24 officials sitting around the table were identical to the ones Biden gathered 17 months ago for his first Cabinet meeting. At this point in Trump’s administration, he had already lost three Cabinet officials: his secretaries of Health, State and Veterans Affairs. He had …

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