Joe Biden

Former Vice President Joe Biden fights youth incarceration in new criminal justice plan

Joe Biden's plan, released on Tuesday morning, calls for an end to mandatory minimum sentencing for crimes, private prisons, cash bail and the death penalty.

In western Iowa, some voters are taking a look at Biden, but aren’t ready to buy

In western Iowa, voters are taking a look at former Vice President Joe Biden — but aren’t ready to buy.

Former Vice President Joe Biden rolls out expanded Affordable Care Act health plan

Joe Biden's campaign estimates the expanded ACA plan would cost $750 billion over 10 years.

Biden campaigns as Obamacare's top defender

Former Vice President Joe Biden lays out his vision on foreign policy in NY speech

In the speech, Biden criticized Trump's policies and discussed his plans for the Iran nuclear deal, tensions with Russia and North Korea and the Paris Climate Accord.

Bidens earned more than $15 million in 2 years

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden reported more than $15 million in income since leaving the White House in early 2017, newly released tax returns show.

Joe and Jill Biden reported earning more than $15 million in income since leaving the White House in 2017

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden reported more than $15 million in income since leaving the White House in early 2017, newly released tax retu

Former VP Joe Biden offers an apology on the campaign trail

The 2020 presidential candidate apologized for his comments about segregationist senators and said he's changed since the 1970's.

Biden apologizes for comments on segregationist Democrats after criticism

Former Joe Biden apologizes for comments on segregationist Democrats after criticism

Biden apologizes for comments on segregationists

Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized at a campaign event on Saturday for citing segregationist senators he once worked with as an example of his ability to work with others.

Polls show Biden a favorite for general election as Harris surges

Following the first Democratic debate, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris show a strong standing in new ABC News polls ahead of holiday weekend appearances in Iowa.

Joe Biden's son addresses drug addiction, relationships and corruption allegations

Hunter Biden, the former vice president's youngest son, told The New Yorker about his struggle with addiction and explained why he was absent from his dad's kickoff event.

Hunter Biden talks about foreign business dealings

The son of the former Vice President Joe Biden also opened up about his personal life.

Hunter Biden tackles cocaine use, diamonds and alleged business conflicts in candid magazine interview

In an interview with The New Yorker published Monday, Hunter Biden opened up about his struggles as his father pursues the presidency.

Biden addresses busing record after debate confrontation with Harris

The former vice president defended his civil rights record as other Democratic presidential candidates, including Sen. Kamala Harris, were back on the campaign trail hours after the debate.

Biden's track record on busing: In 1977, he called it a 'bankrupt policy'

Former Vice President Joe Biden's track record on busing: In 1997, he called it a "bankrupt policy."

What Joe Biden said about school busing amendment in 1977

The then-senator from Delaware and 2020 presidential hopeful said the "young black leadership of America will overwhelmingly decide with me."

'Dreamers' should immediately be made citizens in immigration plan: Biden

Former Vice President Joe Biden has weighed in with an op-ed outlining his plan for immigration reform, including that Dreamers should immediately be made citizens.

Biden campaigns in South Carolina amid criticism

The former vice president and 21 other Democratic presidential candidates will attend Rep. James Clyburn's fish fry.

Biden: 'Not a racist bone in my body'

After a day of criticism from many 2020 presidential opponents, former Vice President Joe Biden is not apologizing for comments on segregationist Democrats.

The backlash against Joe Biden

Former Vice President Joe Biden is facing criticism for citing segregationist senators he once worked with as an example of his ability to collaborate.

Questions over Hunter Biden's foreign deals

Joe Biden's son may have profited from his father's position as vice president.

Biden sidesteps questions about son's foreign work

More than once, after Joe Biden engaged in diplomacy on behalf of the United States, his son, Hunter Biden, conducted business in the same country.

Biden not apologizing amid segregationist backlash

Former vice president and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden is facing criticism for recalling his work with two staunch segregationists in the U.S. Senate.

Biden sidesteps questions about his son's foreign business dealings but promises ethics pledge

More than once, after his father engaged in diplomacy on behalf of the United States, Hunter Biden conducted business in the same country.

Biden defends comments on segregationist Democrats after criticism from 2020 challengers

Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming under fire for comments he made about working alongside Democrats who supported segregation.

Anita Hill doesn't rule out voting for Joe Biden

Anita Hill, in a new interview, says she doesn't rule out voting for Joe Biden despite her criticism of his handling of the 1991 Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings.

Biden blasts Trump -- though not his Republican Party

Former Vice President Biden called President Donald Trump an "existential threat to America" who is "shredding" the nation's values and "damaging" the country.

Joe Biden holds rally in Davenport, Iowa

The former vice president and 2020 candidate discusses Donald Trump and upcoming debates.

Joe Biden calls Trump 'an existential threat to America'

In one speech in Iowa, Biden mentioned the president 76 times; Meanwhile, President Trump attacked the former vice president's stamina and mental fitness.

Joe Biden reverses stance on Hyde Amendment

Vice President Joe Biden reversed his stance on the Hyde Amendment, which prevents using federal funding for abortion after taking heat from some of his fellow Democrats.

Joe Biden reverses stance on Hyde Amendment

Vice President Joe Biden reversed his stance on the Hyde Amendment, which prevents using federal funding for abortion after taking heat from some of his fellow Democrats

Biden calls Trump 'disaster for human rights'

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to about 750 people at the annual Human Rights Campaign Columbus Dinner in Ohio Saturday night on the first day of LGBT Pride Month.

Joe Biden calls Trump administration 'disaster for human rights' at LGBT event marking start of Pride Month

Biden: Trump's insults 'beneath the dignity' of office of president

When he was in Japan, the president agreed with an insult North Korea's Kim Jong Un directed toward the former vice president, calling Joe Biden "a disaster."

Joe Biden calls out Kim Jong Un

Former Vice President Joe Biden called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a "thug."

Joe Biden makes pitch for national unity

The former vice president kicked off his 2020 campaign in Philadelphia vowing not to speak ill of other Democrats and to "defeat Donald Trump."

Biden gives pitch to unite the country in Philly

Joe Biden made the case for uniting America, rather than enduring another four years of what he described as the divisive leadership of the current president.

Joe Biden calls out Trump's support for Putin

Former Vice President Biden attacks Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him "a dictator" and "a kleptomaniac".

Joe Biden campaigns in key primary state

The former vice president and 2020 hopeful visited South Carolina and took aim at President Trump.

Joe Biden to test waters with voters in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state that could prove critical if he hopes to capitalize on the type of multicultural support that helped President Barack Obama win the White House.

Biden defends saying he has 'the most progressive record of anyone running'

"I was always labeled as one of the most liberal members of the United States Congress," former Vice President Joe Biden said.

Joe and Jill Biden respond to women who say he made them uncomfortable

Joe Biden and Jill Biden sat down with ABC's "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts and addressed issues from Biden's past that have drawn criticism.

'You folks built the middle class': Joe Biden to Iowa voters

Joe Biden spoke at a campaign stop in Iowa about restoring the dignity of work and to offer middle class families economic security.

Biden says he can woo back working-class Trump voters

Voters in Pittsburgh, who lined up for hours to see the former vice president, said his experience set him apart in a crowded Democratic presidential field.

Biden appeals to blue collar workers at rally

Former Vice President Joe Biden opened his third presidential campaign in his native state of Pennsylvania by setting a pro-labor tone early in the marquee battleground state.

Joe Biden on Anita Hill: 'I take responsibility'

Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden said he takes "responsibility" for Anita Hill's treatment when she testified before the Senate Judiciary committee.

Joe Biden on handling of Anita Hill during Clarence Thomas hearings: 'I take responsibility'

Former Vice President Joe Biden sat down with Robin Roberts before he is poised to take the stage at his first rally as a presidential contender in Pittsburgh.

Joe Biden gets emotional during 'The View' appearance

The executive producer of "The View" discusses the former vice president's first television appearance since announcing his presidential bid.

Trump vs. Biden

Joe Biden addressed past behavior and concerns in first major interview after his presidential run announcement; Trump attacked the former VP, describing himself as "a young, vibrant man."