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January 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Biden to issue executive order to bolster AI infrastructure
The order will direct the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to lease federal sites where the private sector can build AI infrastructure, he said.
January 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
January 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal
He made the comment in a speech outlining his foreign policy legacy.
January 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
January 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Biden says hostage-release, ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink'
In a speech touting his foreign policy legacy, President Joe Biden on Monday said the U.S. was "pressing hard" to close a deal that would see some of the hostages held by Hamas freed.
January 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Biden delivers his finals remarks on foreign policy
President Joe Biden discussed his foreign policy achievements in an address at the State Department.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
January 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Biden admin to announce AI rule to 'enhance' national security and economic might
Some industries would not be impacted, because they are not crucial to national security, including supply chain activities and gaming chips.
January 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
January 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump
As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage and has proved that the U.S. remains an indispensable partner around the ...
January 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
January 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
'Light of faith, hope, and love': Biden awards pope Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call on Saturday, according to the White House.
January 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
January 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
January 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
January 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Biden to give prime-time farewell address to nation
President Joe Biden will give his farewell address to the nation in prime time on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
January 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
January 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Trump claims Biden blocking his agenda at the last-minute. Policy experts weigh in.
Although President-elect Donald Trump claims his agenda is hurt by some of President Joe Biden's eleventh-hour moves, policy experts say it's standard practice.
January 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
January 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Biden outlines federal response to California wildfires
President Joe Biden vowed to assist the impacted counties in recovering and rebuilding from the ongoing disaster. ABC News' MaryAlice Parks has the details.
January 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
January 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Biden says he prays incoming Trump administration keeps focus on LA fire response
President Joe Biden said his government is coordinating with the Trump transition team on the LA fires, and he prays they will continue the focus on the federal response.
January 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
January 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
President Biden receives briefing on California wildfires
Thousands of firefighters continue to battle the sprawling wildfires across Southern California.
January 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
January 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.
January 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
January 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Americans have dimmer view of Biden than they did of Trump or Obama, poll finds
Americans have a dimmer view of Joe Biden’s presidency as he prepares to leave office than they did at the end of Donald Trump’s first term or Barack Obama’s second
January 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
January 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Biden to deliver a capstone address on his foreign policy legacy
The White House says President Joe Biden will deliver a capstone address to highlight some of his administration's most significant foreign policy achievements
January 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
January 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
'Worst fires to ever hit Los Angeles': President Biden
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of the disaster response costs for the Los Angeles wildfires for 180 days.
January 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
January 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Biden’s eulogy for Jimmy Carter: He taught me ‘strength of character’
President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
January 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
January 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires
President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California
January 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
January 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
California officials brief President Biden on deadly Los Angeles wildfires
At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California.
January 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
January 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Biden says he could have won 2024 election
“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told USA Today.
January 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
January 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons
“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told the newspaper.
January 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
January 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Biden attends New Orleans prayer service after deadly attack: 'You are not alone'
The Bidens attended an interfaith prayer service hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France.
January 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
January 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Biden visits New Orleans for prayer service after deadly New Year's attack
Pres. Biden was asked to speak Monday night at a memorial service for victims of the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans.
January 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
January 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Biden visits New Orleans after terror attack
President Joe Biden visited New Orleans on Monday following a terror attack that killed 14 people and injured 35 others on New Year's Day.
January 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
January 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Biden will honor tribal requests by designating 2 new national monuments in California
President Joe Biden is signing a proclamation to establish two new national monuments in California in part to honor two tribes
January 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
January 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
US Steel and Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
A proposed acquisition of the second-largest domestic steel producer by Nippon for nearly $15 billion would threaten U.S. national security, the Biden administration said.
January 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
January 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
What the Biden-signed Social Security Fairness Act means for you
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous explains what the law does and who will be getting payments.
January 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
January 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Biden says Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack -- but there won't be a repeat
President Joe Biden is decrying efforts to downplay a mob of Donald Trump supporters overrunning the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block certification of the election in 2020
January 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Biden's move to permanently block offshore oil drilling sparks Trump's ire
Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the move, but that could prove difficult.
January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
January 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Biden to block all future oil drilling in parts of US oceans
President Joe Biden is moving to ban all future offshore oil and natural gas drilling on America's East and West coasts, the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's North Bering Sea.
January 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
January 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.
January 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
January 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Biden honors Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden honored 19 people on Saturday with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
January 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Biden's Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton and Denzel Washington among honorees
President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.
January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
January 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions
President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees
January 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
January 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks breaks down the details in what may be the last major piece of legislation President Joe Biden will sign into law.
January 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
January 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees include Hillary Clinton, Bono
President Joe Biden honored 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Bono, José Andres, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall and many more.
January 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
January 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.
January 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The soldiers are being recognized for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
January 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Biden honors nation's civilian and military heroes at White House
The president presented the Medal of Valor to police officers from Nebraska and Tennessee, while veterans of Vietnam War and Korean War received the Medal of Honor.
January 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
January 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Biden honors Medal of Valor recipients
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Valor to eight first responders during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Friday.
January 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked
Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.
January 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
January 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Biden blocks US Steel takeover by Japan-based Nippon
ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the president’s action, which he says is being done to protect national security.
January 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
January 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney
The award ceremony took place Thursday at the White House.
January 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney
According to the White House press release, this award is given to Americans who "have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens."
January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
January 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Biden: No evidence of link between New Orleans attack, Vegas Cybertruck explosion
President Joe Biden gave an update from the White House following a meeting with members of his homeland security team.
January 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
January 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Biden giving second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 congressional panel
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot
January 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Biden, Trump condemn New Orleans truck attack
President Joe Biden ordered all available federal resources to investigate how Wednesday's attack happened, while President-elect Donald Trump called it "an act of pure evil" in a social media post.
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
January 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Biden to New Orleans: ‘I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.’
President Joe Biden delivered remarks from Camp David after a truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people.
January 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
December 30, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Biden announces $2.5 billion in Ukraine defense assistance
"At my direction, the United States will continue to work relentlessly to strengthen Ukraine's position in this war over the remainder of my time in office," President Joe Biden said.
December 30, 2024 at 4:43 PM