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Joe Biden

Joe Biden was the 46th president of the United States. After six terms as senator and eight years as vice president, the Democrat took office in 2021 after defeating Republican incumbent Donald Trump.

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Zelenskyy is seeking military support for Ukraine beyond the upcoming US elections.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to meet with Trump during US visit

Zelenskyy is seeking military support for Ukraine beyond the upcoming US elections.
ConflictsSeptember 27, 202401:48 min
DW-Interview mit Ben Hodges

US General Ben Hodges on Trump, Netanyahu, Putin and Ukraine

DW's Washington Bureau Chief Ines Pohl speaks with retired US Army officer Ben Hodges.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 202414:53 min
Biden signs new executive order on gun violence at the White House as Harris watches

Joe Biden signs order to curb new gun technologies

The new order announced by Joe Biden seeks to counter the threats posed by 3D-printed and converted guns in the US.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 2024
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

Ukraine: Biden calls Germany meeting of Kyiv allies

US President Joe Biden has said he will convene a high-level meeting of 50 Ukrainian allies in Germany next month.
ConflictsSeptember 26, 2024
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine speaks at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine at UN Headquarters

What's in Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' for peace in Ukraine?

DW looks at what the Ukrainian president has revealed so far.
ConflictsSeptember 26, 202402:07 min
New York | US-Präsident Joe Biden trifft Präsident To Lam aus Vietnam

China on the agenda as Vietnam's leader meets Joe Biden

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party Chief To Lam is trying to position his country between the US and China.
PoliticsSeptember 26, 2024
US President Joe Biden addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York

Biden calls for end to global conflicts in final UN speech

In his final UN address, Biden appealed for diplomatic solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon.
PoliticsSeptember 25, 202402:32 min
US President Joe Biden addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly

Biden tells UN he has hope despite world conflicts

In his final address to the UN General Assembly as US president, Joe Biden spoke about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
PoliticsSeptember 24, 202410:53 min
With onlookers applauding, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (R) speaks during his visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant

What is Ukraine's 'victory plan' against Russia?

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the US to present what a "victory plan" that includes big demands of western allies.
ConflictsSeptember 23, 202403:32 min
President Joe Biden (center right), joined by Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left), Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (right), and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (center left), stand for a group photo on Sept 21, 2024

Biden tells Quad allies: China 'testing us'

Biden was caught on hot mic saying that China was "testing us all across the region."
PoliticsSeptember 22, 2024
Indian PM Modi will focus on strengthening ties between diaspora Indians to those at home in India.

India's Modi to prioritize diaspora community on trip to US

Indian PM Modi will focus on strengthening ties between diaspora Indians to those at home in India.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 202402:30 min
DW "To the Point" Sendungslogo englisch

Long-range weapons for Ukraine: Putin's red line?

Long-range weapons for Ukraine: Why is the West hesitating?
ConflictsSeptember 19, 202426:04 min
Illustration of computer data

US says Iran emailed Trump campaign material to Biden staff

The US said hackers sent emails, which included excerpts from Trump's campaign, to staff of his then-rival Joe Biden.
ConflictsSeptember 19, 2024
A portrait of Kira Rudik, leader of the Ukrainian opposition party Golos

Ukrainian MP: Kursk incursion shows Putin is bluffing

Will the West betray Ukraine? Opposition leader Kira Rudik says much will on ride on the US election outcome.
PoliticsSeptember 18, 202426:03 min
A van carrying Ryan R. near the federal courthouse after he attended an initial appearance on September 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida

Trump assassination attempt suspect charged with gun crimes

The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has been charged with federal gun crimes.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2024
.S. President Joe Biden meets with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House in Washington.

US, UK leaders discuss weapons for Ukraine

The UK has signaled that it wants to let Ukraine use its "Storm Shadow" missiles, but wants permission from the US.
ConflictsSeptember 14, 202402:26 min
Man holds smartphone with Temu logo on it

Biden moves to close China trade 'loophole'

The White House plans to limit the entry of Chinese products through e-commerce platfroms such as Temu and Shein.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event

US: Donald Trump rules out repeat debate with Kamala Harris

Although polls suggested Harris was the clear winner in the first debate, Trump saw matters differently.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
A smartphone screen shows the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump trade barbs on economy

Inflation and the economy were central themes in the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
BusinessSeptember 11, 2024
US President Joe Biden at a press event

US: Republicans blast Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal

The Republicans-authored report has reignited criticism over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
PoliticsSeptember 9, 2024
Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax evasion case

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges to avoid facing another criminal trial.
PoliticsSeptember 5, 2024
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a campaign event in Pennsylvania in August

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz defend policy ideas in TV interview

Kamala Harris spoke about how she would tackle a raft of pressing domestic and international issues.
PoliticsAugust 30, 2024
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp apps icons displayed on a smartphone backdropped by Meta Platforms logo.

Iranian hackers targeted Biden,Trump staffers

Meta said that Iran-linked hackers targeted the WhatsApp accounts of officials in the Biden and Trump administrations.
PoliticsAugust 24, 2024
Flags of the US and China

Biden approves China-focused nuclear strategic plan – report

The roadmap reportedly notes Washington's wariness of the growing threat of Russia, North Korea and in particular China.
PoliticsAugust 21, 2024
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks next to US President Joe Biden at an event in Prince George's County, Maryland, US, August 15, 2024.

Biden, Harris hail lower Medicare drug prices and each other

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris used a joint appearance to tout Medicare reforms, but also to sing each other's praises.
PoliticsAugust 15, 2024
Voters cast their ballots for early voting during previous midterm elections in the United States.

Campaign cash: Will corporate America decide US election?

The US election campaign is a costly affair, aided by donations from the superrich. Does money decide the outcome?
BusinessAugust 14, 2024
A composite image showing Donald Trump pointing, next to a yellow and peach map of the US/Mexico border, and a border wall topped with barbed wire

What's the real story of the US-Mexico border wall?

Donald Trump promised to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. But the efforts to fortify it didn't start with him.
PoliticsAugust 13, 202412:44 min
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, USA, on July 24, 2024

Biden: Health questions risked being 'real distraction'

The US president said criticism from allies and health questions risked undermining the campaign against Donald Trump.
PoliticsAugust 12, 2024
People flee from the eastern districts of Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip, on August 8, 2024

Hamas casts doubt on joining new Gaza cease-fire talks

Israel has accepted talks to finalize a truce deal in the Gaza war, but Hamas questioned the fresh proposals.
ConflictsAugust 12, 2024
A side by side shot of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Trump, Harris disagree over presidential debate plan

The US presidential candidates disagree over which network should host the debate and when it should occur.
PoliticsAugust 3, 2024
John Kirby (L) speaks to DW's Ines Pohl (R)

US security chief speaks with DW about prisoner swap

John Kirby told DW, "We're still going to hold Mr. Putin accountable for his aggression in Ukraine."
PoliticsAugust 2, 202405:01 min
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington

Biden proposes sweeping US Supreme Court reforms

Among Joe Biden's suggestions are an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices.
PoliticsJuly 30, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington

'Kamala-mania' also catching on in Europe

Democratic activists in Europe say voters are newly energized about US Vice President Kamala Harris' likely candidature.
PoliticsJuly 27, 2024
United States Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President Barack Obama

US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
PoliticsJuly 26, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in the US Congress

Netanyahu in Washington: Combative talk, little substance

Israel's prime minister will meet the US president and his deputy on Thursday. But what can he achieve on his visit?
PoliticsJuly 25, 2024
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in 2023

AfricaLink News: 24 July 2024

Kenya: Ruto announces further cabinet members +++ Uganda: 42 arrests in Kampala protests +++ Netanyahu meets Biden in US
PoliticsJuly 24, 202404:13 min
Biden wearing sunglasses, giving a thumbs up

Fact check: Viral video claims Biden-Harris call made by AI

Conspiracy theories have circulated since the US president gave up his reelection bid, casting doubt on his health.
PoliticsJuly 24, 2024
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at her Presidential Campaign headquarters in Wilmington, smiling

Celebrities rush to embrace Kamala Harris

Hollywood and music stars from Cardi B to Charli XCX have rallied behind the woman who will likely take on Donald Trump.
CultureJuly 24, 2024
Supporters of Kamala Harris hold up letters spelling her first name at a 2019 rally

Kamala Harris: A woman of firsts

She is the first woman and person of color to be US vice president. Will Harris also be the US' first female president?
PoliticsJuly 23, 202414 images
US-President Joe Biden sitting in front of various African flags during the US-Africa Summit in Washington, December 2022

How does Africa view Joe Biden's exit from the US election?

The US president's decision to bow out has attracted much praise, and many Africans seem excited about Kamala Harris.
PoliticsJuly 23, 2024
US Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves to the crowd with US flags behind her

US: What would Kamala Harris' economic policy look like?

For businesses, a Harris win could mean much of the same. But many are still hedging bets and bracing for Donald Trump.
BusinessJuly 23, 2024
Joe Biden in front of US flag

AfricaLink News: 22 July 2024

US: Reactions after Biden quits presidential run +++ Israel orders Gaza evacuations +++ Museveni warns Uganda protestors
PoliticsJuly 22, 202403:17 min
U.S. President Joe Biden waits for the start of a round table meeting during an extraordinary NATO summit at NATO headquarters in Brussels

Europe treads carefully as Biden ends US reelection bid

Some leaders have praised his "courageous decision," but the ensuing uncertainty has left many concerned.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2024
US president Joe Biden sits at the desk in the Oval Office during a presidential address

Joe Biden: 'Man of the middle' ends US reelection campaign

Joe Biden has spent most of his life in US politics. Now, he has announced he will not seek reelection as president.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2024
US President Joe Biden stands at a podium in the Rose Garden of the White House in September 2023. Vice President Kamala Harris stands off to the side behind him.

As Biden quits race, Republicans call for him to resign

Biden is no longer running for reelection. Democrats praised his decision as patriotic. Republicans want him to resign.
PoliticsJuly 21, 2024
Supporters of Kamala Harris hold up signs at a rally in Wisconsin

Kamala Harris kicks off presidential campaign

The US vice president has hit the campaign trail, with key Democratic leaders endorsing her as their 2024 candidate.
PoliticsJuly 21, 2024
Joe Biden seen from behind, walking away into a dark background

Joe Biden withdraws candidacy ― what happens next?

The US president has said he will not run for reelection in November. How will the Democrats nominate a candidate now?
PoliticsJuly 21, 2024
US President Joe Biden with his eyes closed during the presidential TV debate

Who could replace Joe Biden as the Democrats' candidate?

President Joe Biden has pulled out of the presidential race. Who could step in, and compete against Donald Trump?
PoliticsJuly 21, 2024
Joe Biden gestures during an address to the nation from the Oval Office

US: Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race

After weeks of speculation, US President Joe Biden confirmed he will not be running in November against Donald Trump.
PoliticsJuly 21, 2024
President Joe Biden (L) stands with former US President Barack Obama onstage during a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024

Obama reportedly casts doubts over Biden's reelection

President Joe Biden's campaign remained defiant, saying he will not drop out.
PoliticsJuly 18, 2024