Joe Biden has been in the news recently for his role as the 46th President of the United States, dealing with various domestic and international challenges. His administration has been focused on issues such as the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic response, climate change, and foreign policy, including tensions in the Middle East and with Iran. Biden has also faced criticism and praise for his policies and decisions, particularly regarding immigration, infrastructure, and social issues.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served as the 47th Vice President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Biden has had a long political career, serving as a U.S. Senator from Delaware for over three decades before becoming President. He ran for President multiple times before winning the 2020 election against incumbent President Donald Trump. Biden is known for his moderate political views, focus on bipartisanship, and his personal experiences with tragedy, including the loss of his first wife and daughter in a car accident and his son to brain cancer.
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In debating how to respond to last weekend’s Iranian airstrike, Israel’s war cabinet is choosing between options that could deter future attacks or de-escalate hostilities.
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Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged a toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
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Pro-Palestinian activism is opening up universities to debate and learning and adding pressure for political change.
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Millions of jobs that new immigrants have been filling in the United States appear to solve a riddle that has confounded economists for at least a year: How has the U.S. economy managed to prosper, adding hundreds of thousands of jobs, month after month,
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In an unusual statement, the news organizations said “there is simply no substitute” for a face-to-face debate, a campaign staple since 1976.
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Liz Truss’s mini-budget, concocted with then-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, promised £45bn of unfunded tax cuts
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Experts say Tehran does not want a broader war. But it is far from clear whether Iran or Israel will choose to escalate a conflict that has become more direct and out of the shadows.
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While warning of 'much larger' response if Israel retaliates for drone and missile attack, UN envoy says Iran now 'deems the matter concluded'; Hamas jumps to support Tehran
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The project is already devastating local communities and will contribute to climate change if completed.
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Sirens rang out and explosions heard nationwide as Arrow system knocked down projectiles, some in space; drones and cruise missiles all intercepted at earlier stage
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Voters have taken up an especially sunny view of Trump's time in office on the economy.
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Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week.
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US president reiterates support for Israel in call with Netanyahu amid reports that he is also opposed to counterattack.
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Probe will examine circumstances leading up to cargo ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sources say.
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Cross-party committee urges creation of strategy engage with new platforms that appeal to young
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Trump is walking a tricky tightrope trying to appeal to his evangelical base and moderate voters. His solution? A bunch of contradictory nonsense
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Lobbying group Airlines for America argued that Beijing’s “existing harmful anti-competitive policies” hurts US airlines and its workers.
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The former US president is accused of criminally altering business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.
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Judge Merchan hoping to keep midweek reprieve open amid hectic schedule to allow for break from proceedings and an opportunity to focus on other business