Joe Biden
Politician and lawyer Joe Biden is the current President of the United States and the former vice-president under President Barack Obama. Joe Biden started his political career in 1972 when he was elected to the Senate from Delaware at age 29. He was the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for 12 years and served on the Senate Judiciary Committee from 1987 to 1995. Biden was re-elected to the Senate six times before he was chosen as Obama's vice president in 2008.
In 2017, Obama awarded Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. In 2020, Biden was elected President of the United States along with his vice-president Kamala Harris. He completed the withdrawal of troops in 2021 and signed the Infrastructure Investment Plan and Jobs Act the same year.
Full Name: Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
Birthdate: November 20, 1942
Education: University of Delaware in Newark, Syracuse University College of Law
Titles: 46th President of the United States, former vice-president of the United States
Net Worth: $9 million
Latest Joe Biden News and Updates
Where Is President Joe Biden Spending Thanksgiving This Year?
While Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, President Biden has his own plans for the holiday. Where's he spending Thanksgiving?
Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative Aims to “End Cancer As We Know It”
While serving under Barack Obama as vice president, Biden reportedly began his cancer moonshot initiative and “reignited” it in February 2022. Here's where it stands.
Biden Reportedly Holding an Ambassador Slot Open for Nancy Pelosi if GOP Wins House
Could Nancy Pelosi be eyeing the Italian ambassadorship? It has been open for a while, and some reports infer Biden is keeping the position open for the Speaker in case Democrats lose the House.
What Has Joe Biden Accomplished So Far as the U.S. President?
President Joe Biden has completed over 19 months in the White House. What has Biden accomplished during this period? What else is on his agenda?
Biden's Policies Are Making the Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Even Tougher
Biden is pursuing an expansive fiscal policy while the Fed is tightening. His policies could be making the Fed's job of taming inflation even tougher.
Biden Cancels $3.9 Billion in ITT Tech Student Loans: What to Know
President Biden has canceled nearly $4 billion in student loans for former students of the now-defunct ITT Tech. Here's what we know about the cancelation.
Biden Signs CHIPS and Sciences Act to Address Semiconductor Shortage
The semiconductor shortage has been plauging the car industry for months, now Biden has signed a new bill to address the shortage. Here's what we know.
Biden Expected to Postpone Student Loan Payments Again and Forgive Many
President Joe Biden is expected to postpone student loan payments yet again and announce loan forgiveness for up to $10,000 ahead of August deadline.
Biden's Executive Orders on Abortion Aim to Protect Women's Healthcare Rights
Biden’s latest executive order on abortion aims to protect access to reproductive healthcare services. Will it make it easier for women to access an abortion?
Biden’s LGBTQI+ Executive Order — Historic Move, Explained
On June 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that advances equality for LGBTQI+ individuals. Here's what the executive order addresses.
Fact Check: Did Biden Change Recession Definition Ahead of Q2 GDP?
A White House blog post has courted controversy over its definition of "recession." Is Joe Biden trying to redefine recession ahead of the U.S. second-quarter GDP release?
Fact Check: Did President Biden Say He Has Cancer?
During a speech on climate change, Biden said he had cancer. Is the President terminally ill? Or was this just a moment of him fumbling his words?
Amid "Bidenflation" Barbs, What Can Biden Do About Inflation?
Republicans have blamed Joe Biden for the spiraling inflation and termed it “Bidenflation.” What’s causing inflation and what can Biden do about it?
Did Biden Send Oil to China Despite Rising U.S. Gas Prices?
Reports suggest that oil from the SPR is being diverted to China. Did Biden send oil to China and is he to blame for the steep rise in U.S. gas prices?
Jeff Bezos Slammed Biden Over Tweet About Gas Prices
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has a bone to pick with President Biden — again. This time, it’s about gas prices. What did Bezos say about Biden's gas prices tweet?
The Current Betting Odds for the 2025 Presidency Don't Favor Biden or Trump
While Donald Trump has long been the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, currently some odds trackers favor Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
Can Joe Biden End the Filibuster? No. But Here's What He Can Do
Are there any executive actions Joe Biden could take to end the filibuster? While he would prefer not to interfere with the Senate, here is what the president can do to end the legislative gridlock.
Biden Says There Is “No Rational Basis” for 9mm “High-Caliber” Weapons
After visiting with the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, President Biden shared with the media that there is "no rational basis" for 9mm guns.
Biden Has a Solution for High Gas Prices — Price Gouging Bill, Explained
President Biden is trying to create relief at gas stations. What will his gas price gouging bill do for Americans? What does the bill mean?
Biden Didn't Shut U.S. Oil Production, Partially to Blame for High Gas Prices
Many are speculating that Biden shut down U.S. oil production and that he's to blame for record-high gas prices in the country. Here's what we know.
Study Shows Half of Biden’s Twitter Followers Could Be Fake
Reports suggest that many of U.S. President Joe Biden’s Twitter followers, on his personal as well as the official account, are fake.
Elon Musk Blasts Biden for Not Doing Much and Prompting High Inflation
Elon Musk commented about President Joe Biden during a podcast interview on May 16. Musk has been critical of Biden and his administration for a series of failures.
Biden Has Authorized a Pentagon Plan to Send Troops to Somalia
President Biden has authorized a Pentagon plan to send troops back to Somalia, reversing a decision by Trump to withdraw American forces.
Has Biden Really Reduced the Deficit by $1.5 Trillion? Yes and No
Biden mentioned during his economic speech that his administration has reduced the federal deficit by $1.5 trillion. Has Biden really reduced the deficit?
Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Promise Student Loan Forgiveness?
Many people on social media claim Biden promised student loan forgiveness when he ran for president, but is that actually true? Let's take a look at what he said.
House Republicans Want Biden and Mayorkas Impeached — Here's Why
Several House Republicans have filed articles of impeachment against Joe Biden. Now, they want his Homeland Security official impeached too.
Does Biden Really Have Unexplained Income? Hype or Truth, Time Will Tell
President Biden is in the spotlight for supposed unexplained income amounting to $5.2 million. However, the sources are worth looking into.
Biden Isn't Sending Troops to Ukraine to Fight With Russia — Here's Why
It has been over a month since Russia started its invasion of Ukraine. President Biden won't deploy troops to Ukraine to fight the war — here's why.
With the EU Imposing Crypto Sanctions on Russia, Will Biden Follow Suit?
The EU plans to impose crypto sanctions on Russia. How would crypto be impacted if President Biden imposed his own crypto sanctions?
National Debt Tops $30 Trillion: Comparing National Debt by President
The U.S. national debt hit a record level on Feb. 1 and reached over $30 trillion. Is it President Joe Biden’s fault? Here’s the national debt by president.
Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Compare George Floyd to MLK?
Many people are criticizing President Joe Biden for his comments about Martin Luther King, Jr. and George Floyd. What exactly did he say and what's the controversy?
Was President Joe Biden Ever Arrested and Did He Go to Jail?
U.S. President Joe Biden has claimed that he was arrested in the past. Was Biden ever arrested and did he go to jail? Here's what we know about his past.
President Joe Biden’s Venmo Account Was Found in Less Than 10 Minutes
After Buzzfeed News conducted a search on Venmo, the source was able to identify President Biden's account and others he was connected with in less than 10 minutes.
Here’s a List of Joe Biden’s Failures as His Approval Ratings Plummet
While President Joe Biden has accomplished several things during his first year in office, there's a long list of failures, which shows in his falling approval ratings.
When Will Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Take Effect?
Biden's vaccine mandate is scheduled to take effect on January 4, 2022. It has received significant pushback from lawmakers, which could postpone the effective date.
Biden Is Appointing Record Numbers of Women and POC to Federal Courts
Biden’s judicial nominees have already included record percentages of women and people of color, and soon, he’ll have three more seats to fill.
Former Students Say Jill Biden Is a 'Genuine' and 'Engaging' Teacher
What does Jill Biden teach? Learn more about the First Lady’s career in education—and the reviews she gets from former students.
Biden's New Real Estate Rules Crack Down on Shell Companies
In an effort to curb corruption, the Biden administration is placing regulations on anonymous shell companies using real estate to launder money.
Does President Joe Biden Really Owe Back Taxes? White House Responds
Reports are swirling that President Biden might owe hundreds of thousands in back taxes. Are the reports true as he aims to clamp down on back taxes in the U.S.?
What Joe Biden's Driving Tax Would Mean for Motorists
Joe Biden's infrastructure bill includes a pilot program for a vehicle mileage tax. Here's what that would mean for American motorists.
Biden Versus Trump—Comparing Tax Plans and What Will Change
On April 28, President Biden will address Congress to unveil his tax changes. How does his plan compare to Trump’s 2017 tax plan?