Joe Biden

Briefing

When presidents get primaried

Joe Biden may face a challenge. Here's how his predecessors fared.

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'Flabbergasted'

Biden surprises Elton John with National Humanities Medal

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Joel Mathis

Is the pandemic really over?

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Quotables

Biden tells 60 Minutes COVID-19 is still here but 'the pandemic is over'

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paying his respects

Biden arrives in London for queen's funeral

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Say no to hate

White House hosts summit to address hate-based violence

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Just in Time

Biden says railways, freight workers reach deal to avert strike

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RSVP

Biden will reportedly attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Briefing

Biden's call to defend democracy

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Harold Maass

Did Biden go too far by calling 'extreme' MAGA Republicans semi-fascist?

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a stark warning

Biden urges Americans to fight political extremism, defend democracy

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incompatible

GOP lawmakers 'can't be pro-law enforcement and pro-insurrection,' Biden says

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calling 'em out

Biden slams violent rhetoric from politicians: 'Where the hell are we?'

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listen up

Biden to deliver address in Philadelphia on the 'battle for the soul of the nation'

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Briefing

A new deal for Iran and the U.S.?

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Briefing

Biden's student loan decision

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a different kind of canceled

Biden forgives $10,000 in student debt for most borrowers

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Still in Syria

Biden orders airstrikes on Iran-backed militia in Syria

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any day now ...

Biden to share student loan decision on Wednesday: Report

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Briefing

Understanding President Biden's ironic alter ego 'Dark Brandon'

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Hear this?

FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids

Biden surrounded by Democratic lawmakers.

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built back finally

The Inflation Reduction Act is now law

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get well soon

Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

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slip of the tongue

Democratic rep says 'off the record' that Biden is 'not running again'

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the blueprint

A look at Biden's political messaging for August

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very good news

Biden signs burn pit bill into law

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a big win

Senate Democrats pass sweeping climate and health bill

Joe Biden, Xavier Becerra, Merrick Garland.

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pen to paper

Biden signs 2nd executive order on abortion

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coming down

Gas prices have dropped for 50 consecutive days

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counterterrorism

Biden says with death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, 'justice has been delivered'

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just when I thought i was out...

Biden tests positive for COVID. Again.

Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping shown on souvenirs for sale in Kyiv

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: July 29, 2022

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pen to paper

House sends semiconductor bill to Biden

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Harold Maass

What Biden should do about climate change

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speedy recovery!

Doctor: Biden's COVID symptoms 'almost completely resolved'

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get well soon

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'very mild symptoms'