President Biden
Follow the latest President Biden news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
May 30, 2023, 7:45 PM

White House truck suspect should be locked up pending trial, government says

The man suspected of crashing a truck into the White House bollards should be locked up pending trial, the government says.
May 30, 2023, 7:45 PM
White House truck suspect should be locked up pending trial, DOJ says
May 30, 2023, 2:59 PM

Biden economic adviser talks debt ceiling talks

Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council, touches on the ongoing discussions, how interest rates may be affected and more.
May 30, 2023, 2:59 PM
Biden economic adviser talks debt ceiling talks
May 29, 2023, 11:02 PM

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'

The president said we "must never forget the price that was paid" by the troops.
May 29, 2023, 11:02 PM
Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen US troops
May 29, 2023, 9:49 PM

Congress has days to OK debt limit deal before default: Timeline of what's next

Lawmakers have one week to pass a debt ceiling bill in Congress before the predicted June 5 "X-date" for default
May 29, 2023, 9:49 PM
Congress has days to OK debt limit deal before default: Timeline of what's next
May 29, 2023, 9:37 PM

Key questions and takeaways from the debt ceiling deal

Biden and McCarthy have reached a debt ceiling bill: What's in it and when does it need to pass to prevent a default?
May 29, 2023, 9:37 PM
Key questions and takeaways from the debt ceiling deal
May 29, 2023, 4:45 PM

Biden, McCarthy reach agreement on federal debt ceiling

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the debt limit deal and the impact on the markets before the June 1 deadline.
May 29, 2023, 4:45 PM
Biden, McCarthy reach agreement on federal debt ceiling
May 29, 2023, 3:10 PM

Debt deal breakthrough

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on if the bill will pass in Congress and what it means for Americans.
May 29, 2023, 3:10 PM
Debt deal breakthrough
May 29, 2023, 3:01 PM

President Biden, Speaker McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal before deadline

ABC's Elizabeth Schulze and Jay O'Brien break down the details of the deal and how both sides plan to sell it to Congress.
May 29, 2023, 3:01 PM
President Biden, Speaker McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal before deadline
May 29, 2023, 6:32 AM

Biden speaks after striking tentative debt deal with McCarthy

The president and House Speaker now must sell the deal to Congress before the critical June 5 deadline to prevent a potentially catastrophic default, which Biden called "the worst possible crisis."
May 29, 2023, 6:32 AM
Biden speaks after striking tentative debt deal with McCarthy
May 27, 2023, 6:28 PM

Negotiators have 'made progress' but no debt limit deal as deadline nears: McCarthy

With potential default just six days away, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at the Capitol Friday telling reporters he remained optimistic a deal could be reached.
May 27, 2023, 6:28 PM
Negotiators have 'made progress' but no debt limit deal as deadline nears: McCarthy
May 26, 2023, 8:06 PM

McCarthy says negotiators 'made progress' but no deal as default deadline nears

With potential default just six days away, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at the Capitol Friday telling reporters he remained optimistic a deal could be reached.
May 26, 2023, 8:06 PM
McCarthy says negotiators 'made progress' but no deal as default deadline nears
May 26, 2023, 7:16 PM

The key sticking points in debt ceiling talks

Negotiators still have come to an agreement as the holiday weekend begins.
May 26, 2023, 7:16 PM
The key sticking points in debt ceiling talks
May 26, 2023, 3:59 PM

Negotiators race against the clock to raise the debt ceiling, avoid potential default

ABC News senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott and ABC News’ Jay O’Brien on any signs of progress toward a deal as lawmakers head home for the holiday weekend.
May 26, 2023, 3:59 PM
Negotiators race against the clock to raise the debt ceiling, avoid potential default
May 25, 2023, 7:46 PM

Biden announces new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a history-making fighter pilot, will serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
May 25, 2023, 7:46 PM
Biden announces new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM

Biden nominates Air Force general as next head of Joint Chiefs

Gen. CQ Brown Jr. would be the second Black Joint Chiefs chairman after Army Gen. Colin Powell.
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM
Biden nominates Air Force general as next head of Joint Chiefs
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM

Debt ceiling negotiations continue as deadline nears

Plus, details on the leader of the Oath Keepers who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in Jan. 6 riot, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he's running for president in 2024.
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM
Debt ceiling negotiations continue as deadline nears
May 24, 2023, 11:55 PM

Biden, Uvalde community at 1 year mark

It's been a year since 19 students and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary by a mass shooter, and leaders and families say more needs to be done to stop gun violence.
May 24, 2023, 11:55 PM
Biden, Uvalde community at 1 year mark
May 24, 2023, 8:54 PM

Biden marks 1 year since mass shooting in Uvalde

One year since the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary, President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass more legislation on guns.
May 24, 2023, 8:54 PM
Biden marks 1 year since mass shooting in Uvalde
May 24, 2023, 8:16 PM

President Biden marks 1 year since Uvalde school shooting

Nineteen children and two teachers were killed in the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022.
May 24, 2023, 8:16 PM
President Biden marks 1 year since Uvalde school shooting
May 24, 2023, 3:39 PM

White House says McCarthy 'beholden' to far-right Republicans on debt limit, source says

The Biden administration is painting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as talking out of both sides of his mouth amid the debt ceiling standoff.
May 24, 2023, 3:39 PM
White House says McCarthy 'beholden' to far-right Republicans on debt limit: Source
May 23, 2023, 8:36 PM

Democrats tell Biden to invoke 14th Amendment to avert debt crisis

With negotiations over the debt ceiling stalling, some lawmakers are pushing President Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment.
May 23, 2023, 8:36 PM
Democrats tell Biden to invoke 14th Amendment to avert debt crisis
May 23, 2023, 7:46 PM

Could the 14th Amendment be used to resolve the debt limit crisis?

The 14th Amendment is primarily known for its citizenship rights and equal protection clauses, but also contains a section related to the nation's public debt.
May 23, 2023, 7:46 PM
Could the 14th Amendment be used to resolve the debt limit crisis?
May 23, 2023, 6:49 PM

McCarthy tells House Republicans 'nowhere near a deal' on debt, spending

No agreement was reached on the U.S. government's debt ceiling with 9 days before a possible default that could sink the U.S. economy.
May 23, 2023, 6:49 PM
McCarthy tells House Republicans 'nowhere near a deal' on debt, spending
May 23, 2023, 6:30 PM

McCarthy tells House Republicans 'nowhere near a deal' on debt, spending

He also told ABC News "we can still finish this by June 1st."
May 23, 2023, 6:30 PM
McCarthy tells House Republicans 'nowhere near a deal' on debt, spending
May 23, 2023, 5:12 PM

Biden and McCarthy optimistic on debt deal

ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers and ABC News correspondent Jay O’Brien have the latest in the negotiations on the debt ceiling as the deadline looms.
May 23, 2023, 5:12 PM
Biden and McCarthy optimistic on debt deal
May 23, 2023, 4:20 PM

No debt ceiling deal yet but Biden, McCarthy called their meeting productive

Republicans refuse to raise the debt limit to pay the nation’s bills unless Biden agrees to slash federal spending, impose new work requirements for federal aid programs & streamline oil projects.
May 23, 2023, 4:20 PM
No debt ceiling deal yet but Biden, McCarthy called their meeting productive
May 23, 2023, 3:46 PM

President Biden, McCarthy optimistic on debt deal

ABC White House correspondent Karen Travers discusses the debt ceiling talks between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and the backup plan if the White House can’t reach a deal.
May 23, 2023, 3:46 PM
President Biden, McCarthy optimistic on debt deal
May 23, 2023, 3:12 PM

Biden and McCarthy sound optimistic on debt ceiling deal after meeting, but 'differences' remain

Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet Monday with just 10 days to reach a debt ceiling deal or risk an unprecedented default
May 23, 2023, 3:12 PM
Biden and McCarthy seem positive on debt deal after meeting, but 'differences' remain
May 23, 2023, 3:27 AM

Biden, McCarthy meet to negotiate debt ceiling deal

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters Monday afternoon they'd need to reach a deal by "this week" for it to pass the House and Senate before the June 1 deadline.
May 23, 2023, 3:27 AM
Biden, McCarthy meet to negotiate debt ceiling deal
May 22, 2023, 10:46 PM

Biden meets with McCarthy

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed the debt ceiling as the default deadline looms.
May 22, 2023, 10:46 PM
Biden meets with McCarthy
May 22, 2023, 5:41 PM

Biden to meet with House Speaker McCarthy after debt ceiling talks stall

ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers and Jay O’Brien discuss the latest in the negotiations as the deadline to avoid a potentially catastrophic default is just 10 days away.
May 22, 2023, 5:41 PM
Biden to meet with House Speaker McCarthy after debt ceiling talks stall
May 22, 2023, 2:34 PM

Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday to negotiate directly on debt ceiling

Biden on Sunday hammered Republicans over what he called "extreme positions" on raising the debt ceiling as the nation careens toward a potentially catastrophic default
May 22, 2023, 2:34 PM
Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday to negotiate directly on debt ceiling
May 22, 2023, 2:31 PM

Biden to meet with House Speaker McCarthy as deadline to raise debt ceiling looms

Debt ceiling negotiations will resume Monday as President Joe Biden said he has considered invoking the 14th amendment, declaring that the U.S. would pay its debts.
May 22, 2023, 2:31 PM
Biden to meet with House Speaker McCarthy as deadline to raise debt ceiling looms
May 22, 2023, 4:02 AM

On debt ceiling, Biden, McCarthy to meet Monday as negotiators 'keep working' to resolve standoff

Another round of debt talks has wrapped up at the U.S. Capitol
May 22, 2023, 4:02 AM
Biden: No debt limit deal solely on its 'partisan terms'
May 22, 2023, 1:02 AM

McCarthy, Biden set to discuss debt limit

The two leaders plan to meet Monday at the White House to negotiate the debt ceiling as the U.S. careens toward a June 1st deadline to prevent a potentially catastrophic default.
May 22, 2023, 1:02 AM
McCarthy, Biden set to discuss debt limit
May 21, 2023, 5:04 PM

Biden blasts spending cuts in GOP debt limit proposal as ‘unacceptable’

ABC News’ Terry Moran reports on President Joe Biden's press conference Sunday morning on “This Week.”
May 21, 2023, 5:04 PM
Biden blasts spending cuts in GOP debt limit proposal as ‘unacceptable’
May 21, 2023, 4:30 PM

Biden tells G7 leaders he supports joint training for Ukrainians on F-16s

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pressing for the fighter jets.
May 21, 2023, 4:30 PM
Biden tells G7 leaders he supports joint training for Ukrainians on F-16s
May 21, 2023, 1:36 PM

Zelenskyy meets with Biden and other world leaders at G7

President Joe Biden has promised hundreds of millions of dollars more in aid.
May 21, 2023, 1:36 PM
Zelenskyy meets with Biden and other world leaders at G7
May 21, 2023, 12:40 AM

Biden to meet with Zelenskyy in Japan

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Joe Biden are expected to meet in Japan on Sunday afternoon at the G-7 summit.
May 21, 2023, 12:40 AM
Biden to meet with Zelenskyy in Japan
May 20, 2023, 9:02 PM

Biden aims to reassure world on US debt standoff as he consults with Indo-Pacific leaders

President Joe Biden tried to reassure world leaders meeting in Japan on Saturday that the U.S. would not default
May 20, 2023, 9:02 PM
May 20, 2023, 4:31 PM

Will Biden's hard-hat environmentalism bridge the divide on clean energy future?

Perhaps most unlikely feature of budget negotiations is a debate over permitting
May 20, 2023, 4:31 PM
May 19, 2023, 2:32 PM

Debt ceiling talks continue before June 1 deadline

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Congress would need a deal by the weekend to avoid default.
May 19, 2023, 2:32 PM
Debt ceiling talks continue before June 1 deadline
May 19, 2023, 12:14 AM

Biden, GOP lawmakers negotiating debt limit deal

Negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are racing to hammer out a deal before the U.S. defaults on its debt.
May 19, 2023, 12:14 AM
Biden, GOP lawmakers negotiating debt limit deal
May 18, 2023, 4:18 PM

Biden signals he may work with Republicans on new work requirements

ABC News' Britt Clennett and Elizabeth Schulze on the president’s priorities during the G-7 summit.
May 18, 2023, 4:18 PM
Biden signals he may work with Republicans on new work requirements
May 18, 2023, 3:01 PM

President Biden meets with Japanese prime minister ahead of G-7 summit

ABC News' Britt Clennett and Elizabeth Schulze discuss the latest in the debt ceiling debates and what's at stake for the president and congressional Republicans.
May 18, 2023, 3:01 PM
President Biden meets with Japanese prime minister ahead of G-7 summit
May 18, 2023, 2:01 PM

President Biden cuts Japan trip short to address debt ceiling

Amid the G-7 meetings, the president said this debt ceiling fight is his top priority.
May 18, 2023, 2:01 PM
President Biden cuts Japan trip short to address debt ceiling
May 18, 2023, 2:06 AM

Biden says he's 'confident' US will avert default as he departs for foreign trip

As Biden left Washington for Asia, he said he was "confident" the U.S. would raise the debt ceiling and avert default.
May 18, 2023, 2:06 AM
Biden says he's 'confident' US will avert default
May 18, 2023, 12:30 AM

Biden awards 9 with Medal of Valor

President Joe Biden honored nine people who dedicated their lives to public safety including a New York City firefighter who rescued a newborn from a burning house.
May 18, 2023, 12:30 AM
Biden awards 9 with Medal of Valor
May 18, 2023, 12:28 AM

Biden says he's confident debt deal will be reached

President Joe Biden expressed optimism a debt ceiling crisis could be avoided as he left for a foreign trip.
May 18, 2023, 12:28 AM
Biden says he's confident debt deal will be reached
May 17, 2023, 7:34 PM

'True heroism': Biden honors 9 with Medal of Valor including 2 NYPD cops killed during 911 call

Two New York Police Department officers ambushed and killed after responding to a 911 call and the rookie cop who took down the gunman are among those honored Wednesday by President Joe Biden with the Medal of Valor, the nation’s highest honor for brav...
May 17, 2023, 7:34 PM
Biden to honor 9 with Medal of Valor, including 2 NYPD officers killed after 911 call