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Biden suggests he'd like to smack 'macho guys' during final campaign stop

President Joe Biden has returned to his birthplace in Scranton, Pennsylvania, making a final campaign stop for Vice President Kamala Harris
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President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
November 1, 2024 at 8:37 PM

White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks: Report

The change was made after the press office “conferred with the president,” according to an internal email from the head of the stenographers' office that was obtained by The AP.
November 1, 2024 at 8:37 PM
The change was made after the press office “conferred with the president,” according to an internal email from the head of the stenographers' office that was obtained by The AP.
November 1, 2024 at 8:06 PM

AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers tasked with recording the president’s remarks for pos...
November 1, 2024 at 8:06 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during an event about his Investing in America agenda, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at the Dundalk Marine Terminal in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
November 1, 2024 at 6:57 PM

WH altered transcript of Biden 'garbage' comment despite stenographer concerns

A Stenography Office email ABC News obtained called it a "breach of protocol."
November 1, 2024 at 6:57 PM
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a speech in a video footage in Washington, Oct. 29, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from handout video.
October 31, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Trump slams Biden over 'garbage' comments during rally in North Carolina

During his rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Wednesday, the former president claimed that President Joe Biden insulted his supporters by calling them "garbage."  
October 31, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Trump slams Biden over 'garbage' comments during rally in North Carolina
October 31, 2024 at 12:55 AM

White House cleans up Biden's 'garbage' comment as Trump seizes on it

Biden seemed to call Donald Trump supporters as “garbage” during a campaign call, but has insisted that he was referring to rhetoric at a Trump rally.
October 31, 2024 at 12:55 AM
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a speech in a video footage in Washington, Oct. 29, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from handout video.
October 31, 2024 at 12:54 AM

Harris distances herself from Biden's 'garbage' comment

Kamala Harris continues to distance herself from Biden's "garbage" comment, telling ABC News she disagrees "with any criticism of the people based on who they vote for."
October 31, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Mary Bruce of ABC News after a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2024.
October 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Harris on Biden's 'garbage' comment: I will be a president for all Americans

ABC News' Mary Bruce spoke exclusively with VP Harris about President Biden's "garbage" comment and how she plans to respond if former President Trump declares victory prematurely.
October 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Harris on Biden's 'garbage' comment: I will be a president for all Americans
October 30, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Harris distances from Biden's 'garbage' comment

Kamala Harris continues to distance herself from Biden's "garbage" comment, telling ABC News she disagrees "with any criticism of the people based on who they vote for."
October 30, 2024 at 7:39 PM
VIDEO: Harris distances from Biden's 'garbage' comment
October 30, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Harris responds to Biden's 'garbage' comments

Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, the vice president said, “ I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for."
October 30, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, the vice president said, “ I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for."
October 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment is ‘unacceptable’: Republican strategist

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Amanda Renteria, former national political director for Hillary Clinton, discuss the latest comments from the campaign trail.
October 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment is ‘unacceptable’: Republican strategist
October 28, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Biden casts early vote in 2024 election

President Joe Biden spoke with reporters after casting his vote in Wilmington, Delaware.
October 28, 2024 at 5:25 PM
VIDEO: Biden casts early vote in 2024 election
October 25, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Biden apologizes for Native American children forced into federal boarding schools

His visit to Arizona's Gila River Indian Community was his first as president.
October 25, 2024 at 7:15 PM
President Joe Biden speaks at the Gila River Crossing School in the Gila River Indian Community, in Laveen Village, near Phoenix, Arizona, on Oct. 25, 2024.
October 25, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Biden to apologize to Native Americans for 150-year boarding school policy

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland spoke with ABC’s “Start Here,” previewing the historic apology President Biden will make.
October 25, 2024 at 6:59 PM
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland spoke with ABC’s “Start Here,” previewing the historic apology to be made by President Biden.
October 25, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Biden apologizes for government's role in abuse of Native American children

President Joe Biden was in Arizona on Friday to apologize to Native Americans for the federal government forcing their children into boarding schools.
October 25, 2024 at 6:34 PM
VIDEO: Biden apologizes for government's role in abuse of Native American children
October 25, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Interior Secretary Haaland applauds Biden apology for Indigenous boarding schools

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland applauds President Joe Biden for leading federal apology for Indigenous boarding schools.
October 25, 2024 at 4:55 PM
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
October 25, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent them from repaying their loans
October 25, 2024 at 1:58 PM
President Joe Biden stops to speak to the media as he walks to board Marine One at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Biden administration reacts to Hamas leader’s death

President Joe Biden is optimistic that Yahya Sinwar’s death is the watershed moment that will finally restart negotiations for a cease-fire hostage release deal.
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
VIDEO: Biden administration reacts to Hamas leader’s death
October 18, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Biden will seek to shore up Ukraine support in Germany, administration official says

President Joe Biden will travel on Thursday to Germany, an overseas trip with it a sense of urgency as he seeks to make sure Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself.
October 18, 2024 at 12:32 PM
President Joe Biden speaks at an Italian American Heritage Month reception on Oct. 16, 2024, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
October 18, 2024 at 9:39 AM

Biden, Harris say Sinwar's death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how to use this opportunity to "bring the war to a close," the White House said.
October 18, 2024 at 9:39 AM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the initial impacts of Hurricane Milton, as well as the Federal government's ongoing support to State and local officials in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive office building in Washington, Oct. 10, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

U.S. officials have said Sinwar was the chief obstacle to a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
October 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Biden chokes up during final goodbye to Ethel Kennedy

President Joe Biden capped a somber yet celebratory funeral for Ethel Kennedy on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
October 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM
President Joe Biden delivers the eulogy at a memorial service for Ethel Kennedy, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C.
October 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Biden, dignitaries, family pay last respects to Ethel Kennedy

President Joe Biden capped a somber funeral for Ethel Kennedy echoing the thoughtful remarks from dozens of other mourners who were touched by decades of love and work.
October 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM
President Joe Biden capped a somber funeral for Ethel Kennedy echoing the thoughtful remarks from dozens of other mourners who were touched by decades of love and work.
October 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM

Biden tours Hurricane Milton devastation in Florida

President Joe Biden returned to Florida on Sunday to survey the hardest-hit areas by Milton and Helene and to announce $94 million in federal programs to offer assistance to the Sunshine State.
October 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM
VIDEO: Biden tours Hurricane Milton devastation in Florida
October 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Biden tours hurricane-hit Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state

President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.
October 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
President Joe Biden speaks, as he visits storm-damaged areas in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, in St. Pete Beach, Fla., Oct. 13, 2024.
October 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM

President Biden gets first-hand look at storm destruction

President Joe Biden announced more than $600 million in funding to aid Florida and other states in the Southeast on the road to recovery.
October 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM
VIDEO: President Biden gets first-hand look at storm destruction
October 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Biden set to travel to Florida to survey Milton’s devastation

President Joe Biden is set to travel to Florida on Sunday as millions of residents are still without power in the wake of Milton’s devastation.
October 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM
VIDEO: Biden set to travel to Florida to survey Milton’s devastation
October 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Biden to visit Florida storm damage, says misinformation spreaders will 'pay a price'

President Biden said he believes they're "breaking through with the truth" on the federal hurricane response but continued to slam Donald Trump for misinformation.
October 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM
President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal government's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, at the White House, Oct. 11, 2024, in Washington.
October 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'

President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal response to hurricanes Milton and Helene.
October 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'
October 11, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Biden tells Trump 'get a life' over hurricane misinformation

President Joe Biden delivered another sharp rebuke of Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the federal hurricane response.
October 11, 2024 at 4:16 PM
President Joe Biden speaks and gives an update on the impact and the ongoing response to Hurricane Milton, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2024.
October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief

President Joe Biden joined the growing calls to reconvene Congress in the wake of the devastation in the south by back-to-back hurricanes as funding reached dire levels.
October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM
House speaker Mike Johnson and President Joe Biden.
October 10, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Biden delivers remarks in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden said he's spoken with local officials in all affected areas, offering everything they need for recovery efforts.
October 10, 2024 at 8:11 PM
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
October 10, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Biden, Netanyahu speak for 1st time in months as Israel plans response to Iran attack

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday, according to the White House.
October 10, 2024 at 2:55 PM
President Joe Biden gives remarks during a briefing at the White House on Oct. 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C. | Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, Sept. 27, 2024.
October 10, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Biden blasts Trump for hurricane relief falsehoods

President Joe Biden promised his administration is mobilizing all federal resources for the storm zone and blasted former President Donald Trump for spreading falsehoods about relief efforts.
October 10, 2024 at 1:26 PM
VIDEO: Biden blasts Trump for hurricane relief falsehoods
October 10, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Biden slams Trump for 'onslaught of lies' about federal hurricane response

President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for an "onslaught of lies" about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.
October 10, 2024 at 1:22 PM
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a virtual briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton at the White House, Oct. 9, 2024, in Washington.
October 9, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Biden urges residents to seek shelter from Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that "a few miles can mean the difference between life and death." Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida as a Category 3 storm.
October 9, 2024 at 10:31 PM
VIDEO: Biden urges residents to seek shelter from Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Biden blasts Trump for ‘outright lies’ about FEMA misinformation

The president said that former President Donald Trump's falsehoods about FEMA are “harmful to those who need help the most.”
October 9, 2024 at 7:31 PM
The president said that former President Donald Trump's falsehoods about FEMA are “harmful to those who need help the most.”
October 9, 2024 at 8:18 AM

Biden criticizes storm misinformation as 'un-American'

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, Vice President Kamala Harris echoed Joe Biden's criticism of Donald Trump's spreading falsehoods about FEMA, which has been on the ground for days.
October 9, 2024 at 8:18 AM
VIDEO: Biden criticizes storm misinformation as 'un-American'
October 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Biden delivers remarks on federal preparation for Hurricane Milton

The president said that while preparing for Milton, the federal government is still "surging resources" in states impacted by Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks on federal preparation for Hurricane Milton
1 month ago

President Biden, first lady mark Oct. 7 anniversary at White House

The president lit a memorial candle and observed a moment of silence.
1 month ago
VIDEO: President Biden, first lady mark Oct. 7 anniversary at White House
1 month ago

President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden’s message after Helene: ‘Your nation has your back’

Exclusive: President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden shared words of hope to those impacted by Hurricane Helene, saying, "there's nothing we can't do if we do it together."
1 month ago
VIDEO: President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden’s message after Helene: ‘Your nation has your back’
1 month ago

Biden says he's concerned election won't be 'peaceful' after Trump, Vance comments

President Joe Biden on Friday called Donald Trump's comments about the 2020 election "very dangerous."
1 month ago
President Joe Biden speaks to the media in the White House press room, Oct. 4, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

Biden takes a victory lap on economy in surprise visit to White House briefing room

President Joe Biden chose to come to the briefing room for the first time just months before the end of his presidency to tout recent economic wins.
1 month ago
President Joe Biden takes a question during a daily press briefing with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in the press briefing room at The White House in Washington, Oct. 4, 2024.
1 month ago

Biden hails tentative agreement with dockworkers

President Joe Biden made his first appearance in the White House briefing room and delivered remarks on the economy after the strong jobs report.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden hails tentative agreement with dockworkers
1 month ago

Biden surveys Helene damage as death toll rises to 215

President Joe Biden visited Florida to see the destruction left behind by the storm while in North Carolina, search and rescue efforts continue as many remain without power and water.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden surveys Helene damage as death toll rises to 215
1 month ago

Biden visits Helene ravaged areas in Georgia

President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Georgia after touring areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
1 month ago
Biden visits Helene ravaged areas in Georgia
1 month ago

Biden deploys 1,000 troops to help Helene damage

One thousand active-duty soldiers are headed to the most hard-hit areas in Western North Carolina after President Joe Biden surveyed the mass destruction in the Carolinas from the storm.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden deploys 1,000 troops to help Helene damage
1 month ago

Biden and Harris visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Southeast on Wednesday to survey damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
1 month ago
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as he arrives at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, S.C., Oct. 2, 2024, to survey damage from Hurricane Helene.
1 month ago

Biden directed US military to help Israel shoot down Iranian missiles

President Biden said the attack appears to have been "defeated and ineffective."
1 month ago
President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing on the government's response to Hurricane Helene in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington,  Oct. 1, 2024, as Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, left, and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, right, look on.
1 month ago

Biden speaks at the White House calling the Iran missile attacks 'ineffective'

President Joe Biden addresses the crisis in the Middle East as Israel will have "significant response" after Iran's attack.
1 month ago
Biden speaks at the White House calling the Iran Missile attacks 'ineffective'