Tag Archives: Joe Biden

Fox News: Biden Is Wearing “Mysterious New Shoes”

Fox News reports: President Biden’s newest shoes have opened up renewed debate about his health and physical condition, with some speculating they were designed to prevent the president from falling. “Biden’s handlers are forcing him to wear a new pair of ‘lifestyle sneakers’ because he trips so much,” reads a tweet from RNC Research on Saturday, referring to Biden’s new …

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Biden Order To Bolster Women’s Health Research

Axios reports: President Biden on Monday will issue an executive order to bolster women’s health research, while federal agencies are announcing new steps to close long-standing gender gaps in clinical trials and care. They’re among the first concrete steps the White House is taking on a new women’s health research initiative led by first lady Jill Biden, and they come …

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Biden Campaign Raised Record $53M In February

Bloomberg News reports: President Joe Biden raised more than $53 million for his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party in February, a record amount for the month. The president and his party ended the month with $155 million cash on hand, the most ever amassed for a Democrat at this point in the calendar, and had its biggest haul from …

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Biden Backs Schumer’s “Good Speech” On Netanyahu

Reuters reports: President Joe Biden said on Friday that U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer echoed the concerns of many Americans when he called for new elections in Israel and harshly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an obstacle to peace. “He made a good speech,” Biden said in the White House’s Oval Office, when asked by reporters about remarks by …

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Biden Is “Heartbroken” Over Death Of Nex Benedict: “Nobody Should Face The Cruel Bullying That Nex Did”

Via press release from the White House: Jill and I are heartbroken by the recent loss of Nex Benedict. Every young person deserves to have the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are, and feel safe and supported at school and in their communities. Nex Benedict, a kid who just wanted to be accepted, should still be here …

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Biden Clinches Dem Nomination With GA Primary Win

The Hill reports: President Biden is projected to win the Georgia Democratic primary, giving him enough delegates to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination and all but guaranteeing he will face off against Donald Trump again in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. DDHQ projected Biden the winner in Georgia at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. Biden is expected to notch at …

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Biden Submits $7.3 Trillion Budget Proposal For FY25

The Washington Post reports: President Biden called for major new spending initiatives Monday to lower costs for health care, child care and housing, and enough new taxes on the wealthy and major corporations to pay for those proposals and also shave $3 trillion off the national debt over the next decade. With Republicans in control of the House, the proposals …

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Fifteen Youth Activist Groups Jointly Endorse Biden

The Associated Press reports: Jack Lobel is a college sophomore who will be voting in his first presidential election this fall, casting a ballot for Joe Biden. At 19, he’s six-plus decades Biden’s junior, which isn’t lost on him. But Lobel is spokesperson for Voters of Tomorrow, one of 15 youth organizations that announced Monday that they are jointly endorsing …

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Biden Took In Record $10M In First Day After SOTU

NBC News reports: President Joe Biden’s re-election machine brought in $10 million in the 24 hours following his State of the Union address on Thursday — a financial jolt as the campaign looks to build general election momentum off the speech. The sum, which was shared first with NBC News, is a record for Biden’s re-election effort, the campaign said. …

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Biden Builds On SOTU Response With $30M Ad Buy

Axios reports: The White House and Biden campaign call this State of the Union Month, and Thursday’s speech is being amplified by a $30 million ad buy (including spots during March Madness) and presidential travel to swing states — Pennsylvania Friday, Georgia Saturday. The campaign wants viewers to keep seeing President Biden as a feisty fighter — “Smokin’ Joe Biden,” …

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Biden Delivered Fiery State Of The Union Address

The New York Times reports: President Biden used his State of the Union address on Thursday to launch a series of fiery attacks against former President Donald Trump, a competitor whom he did not mention by name but made clear was a dire threat to American democracy and stability in the world. In a televised speech to a joint session …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Gives State Of The Union Address

NBC News reports: President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m. ET. In his remarks, Biden is expected to use his time to announce the construction of a new port in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn region. The annual speech carries extra significance in an election year and …

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Biden Welcomes Sweden As “NATO’s 32nd Ally”

Via press release from the White House: Today, I am honored to welcome Sweden as NATO’s 32nd Ally. 75 years ago—when the United States and 11 other nations came together to establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—President Truman said the Alliance, “would create a shield against aggression and fear of aggression.” Today, that shield—and transatlantic security—is stronger than ever with …

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Biden: US To Build Port On Gaza Shore For Aid Delivery

The Guardian reports: US forces will build a temporary port on the Gaza shoreline in the next few weeks to allow delivery of humanitarian aid on a large scale, Joe Biden will announce in the State of the Union speech. “We are not waiting on the Israelis. This is a moment for American leadership,” a senior US official said on …

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Biden To Hit Economy Under Trump In Tonight’s SOTU

Axios reports: President Biden will use tonight’s State of the Union address to admit that prices are still too high in some areas — but argue things were worse under former President Trump, White House chief of staff Jeff Zients tells Axios. Biden, in what could well be the most important speech of his presidency, aims to project fighting optimism …

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Biden And Trump Score Easy Wins On Super Tuesday

CBS News reports: President Biden and former President Donald Trump won commanding victories across nearly all the states holding Democratic and Republican nominating contests on Super Tuesday. Both notched wins in delegate-rich states like California, Texas, Virginia and North Carolina, the largest prizes out of the 15 states and one U.S. territory reporting results. Nikki Haley denied Trump a clean …

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Biden: Trump Won’t Concede, Losers Aren’t Graceful

Axios reports: President Biden, during a rare Oval Office interview, told the New Yorker‘s Evan Osnos that he doesn’t think former President Trump will concede if he loses in November. “Losers who are losers are never graceful,” Biden says in the 14,000-word profile, “The Last Campaign,” which the magazine posted Monday morning. “I just think that he’ll do anything to …

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Biden Announces US Will Airdrop Food Aid Into Gaza

NBC News reports: President Joe Biden announced Friday that the U.S. will drop food aid into the Gaza Strip, noting that the humanitarian aid flowing into the region for Palestinians is not nearly enough. “We’re going to pull out every stop we can,” Biden said. Biden also reiterated that the U.S. is trying to push for an immediate cease-fire between …

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Biden To Visit Walter Reed Hospital For Annual Physical

CNN reports: President Joe Biden is going to receive his annual routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday, which will likely be the last presidential health update before the 2024 election as Biden faces persistent questions about his age. The president is expected to be seen by his physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who has previously issued …

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Howard Dean: Biden Would “Beat The Daylights Out Of Trump” In A Pushups Contest And Trump Knows It Too

“Haley’s hope has to be that she can present herself well as an alternative to Trump so that the convention can accept her should Trump have a health problem, which he certainly as likely as Biden to have if not more. I’ll bet you anything that Joe Biden could beat the daylights out of Trump in a push-up contest, for …

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