Biden Administration

Biden Visits Border Amid Migrant Surge

After Biden landed in El Paso for his first border visit as President, the Texas governor handed him a letter saying he was “two years late."

The Politics Behind Biden's Border Visit

Biden’s visit comes at a charged moment for the country’s immigration policies

Ukraine Dismisses Putin's Holiday Ceasefire

American and Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism about the Kremlin's unilateral 36-hour ceasefire, which comes as the U.S. and other Western allies pour new military aid into Ukraine

Biden: US Backs Ukraine 'As Long As it Takes'

Biden made the comments during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's historic visit to the White House.

2022: A Year In Review

Following years of uncertainty—and a global pandemic that has proven to be one of the most challenging events in history—we forged on, prepared to tackle what lay ahead. And as we continued to extract the possible from the impossible, this year taught us, above all, that our voices—no matter how big or small can change the world.

Prisoner Swap for Griner Was Biden's Second

A prisoner exchange for Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine in poor health, marked an opening in the administration's approach to such negotiations.

Why NATO Still Eyes the US Warily

Some in Europe are pushing for the U.S. to bolster NATO as much as possible now, in case an isolationist like Trump becomes President again in 2024.

Macron Voices Europe's Ire With 2 Biden Laws

The French President warned during a White House visit that the measures could “fragment the West." Biden said he would consider "tweaks."

Chinese and Russian Warplanes Patrol the Pacific in a Show of Strengthening Military Ties

While Beijing and Moscow share aspirations to push the U.S. from its hegemonic role over world affairs, a formal alliance between the two nations will prove challenging to sustain.

Garland Taps Special Counsel for Trump Probes

Garland named veteran prosecutor Jack Smith, who has extensive experience supervising complex war crime cases in international courts.

Biden's Low-Key Strategy To Stop Russia From Using Nukes

The White House's discreet, multi-pronged effort to pressure Moscow to stop issuing nuclear threats.

Watch: The Surge of Political Violence in the U.S.

Senators Demand Answers on Sugar Merger

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker want to know how a USDA sugar analyst helped pave the way for a merger the Biden administration was trying to stop.

Borrowers Worry About Halted Student Debt Relief Program

The Texas ruling is the second major attempt to strike down the program

Biden's Climate Wins May Never Be Good Enough For Some

After Biden's COP27 speech, activists said the U.S. had failed to help developing countries addressing climate change

A Judge Struck Down Student Loan Forgiveness

A federal judge blocked Biden’s student loan relief plan. The Education Department has stopped accepting applications

Biden's National Security Strategy Uses Fear as a Cover for Reckless Ambition

The new National Security Strategy overlooks America's strengths and sets it on a course of unsustainable primacy, argues Anatol Lieven

Risk of Nuclear War a Daily Issue For U.S.

The threat of nuclear exchanges, once unthinkable, has become more and more normalized

US Unveils Nuclear Strategy for Russia, China

Biden's new Defense Strategy puts the U.S. military on a Cold War-footing with Moscow and Beijing in coming decades.

What’s at Stake for Biden in the Midterms

For the President, the outcome of the Nov. 8 election is about far more than who controls the House and Senate.

'Dirty Bomb' Claims Spark Fears About Putin's Plans

Western government say Moscow could be attempting to create pretext for its own attacks

Court Halts Student Loan Relief Program: Here's What to Know

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay while it considers an appeal from six Republican-led states to abandon the program entirely

U.S.and Russian Defense Chiefs Talk For First Time In Months

American and Russian leaders are struggling to re-establish the communication and diplomacy necessary to avoid catastrophe.

NATO, Russian Nuclear Drills Stoke Concern

Annual planned "Grom" and "Steadfast Noon" nuclear war games take place amid grinding Ukraine conflict

Forecast for U.S. Recession Rise

Inflation and expectations of the Fed pressing ahead with rate hikes are raising the risk of a contraction.

North Korea Preparing for Nuclear Weapon Test as Regional Tensions Rise

The escalation is the latest indication that coercive tactics by the U.S. and its allies are failing to compel North Korea to curtail its missile and nuclear programs.

Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis Set Aside the Political Storm to Talk Hurricane Relief

Despite the compliments exchanged between the two politicians, it was hard to forget the political rancor that’s looming in the background.

Republicans Plan to Investigate Hunter Biden

"We're not investigating Hunter Biden for political reasons,” insists Rep. James Comer, who is poised to lead the House Oversight Committee in a Republican House.

Should Biden Run Again? Democrats Are Divided

The answer gains greater significance with each passing week, as Democrats weigh other contenders and wonder if Donald Trump will run again.

Biden Pledges Aid Amid Ian's Deadly Aftermath

Coast Guard and National Guard mobilize in the wake of historic destruction in Florida

Sugar Merger Advances, Despite US Opposition

Admnistration officials were frustrated that a government bureaucrat testified for the merger, undermining the administration's position.

Biden: Putin Violating U.N. Charter

Biden said Vladimir Putin had “shamelessly violated” the U.N’s charter that protects national sovereignty as he tried to ”erase" Ukraine from the map.

The Mission to Modernize America's Nuclear Missiles

The U.S. ICBM fleet is outdated and breaking. Is replacing it worth the risk?

Potential Rail Strike Squeezes Biden Between Unions, Economic Peril

The Biden administration is pressuring labor unions and freight-rail operators to agree on a new contract before Friday to avert a strike.

Why the Obama-Biden Bromance is a Myth

The author of "The Long Alliance," a new book on Obama's relationship with Biden, explains how they never looked at the world in the same way.

Defense Chiefs Warn of "Extreme" Political Strains

Relations between political leaders and the Pentagon could get worse amid spike in partisanship.