Latest news and analysis related to U.S. leader Joe Biden
National Jul 20, 2023
In first, Biden planning three-way standalone summit with Kishida and Yoon in August, sources say
If the plan goes ahead, it will be the first standalone summit between the leaders of the U.S., Japan and South Korea.
Commentary / World Jul 16, 2023
Why can’t the Republicans quit Donald Trump?
by Francis Wilkinson
Republican presidential candidates are preaching the same message — but Trumpism without Trump isn’t selling.
World Jul 15, 2023
Biden forgives $39 billion in U.S. student debt using program tweak
The Biden administration will cancel student debt for more than 804,000 borrowers, describing the relief as the result of a "fix" to income-driven repayment plans.
Business / Tech Jul 15, 2023
Chip leaders head to Washington to lobby for China rules relief
The CEOs of Intel, Qualcomm and Nvidia are planning to lobby against extending restrictions on the sale to China of certain chips and the equipment to manufacture the semiconductors.
World / Politics Jul 13, 2023
With an eye on 2024, Biden touts successful NATO summit
by Justin Sink and Jennifer Jacobs
The U.S. president on Wednesday lauded fellow NATO members for their support of Ukraine, which include fresh commitments for weapons to aid Kyiv in an ongoing offensive to retake territory.
Commentary / World Jun 30, 2023
by Susan Stokes
Trump’s falsehoods about the federal case against him threaten to undermine public confidence in law enforcement — just as his lies about the 2020 election did for American democracy.
National / Politics Jun 29, 2023
U.S., Japan, South Korea look to ‘lock in’ gains with trilateral summit this summer
by Jesse Johnson
U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol to Washington, the White House’s top Asia official said Thursday.
World / Politics | ANALYSIS Jun 25, 2023
Short-lived mutiny in Russia sheds light on Putin’s hold on power
by Peter Baker
Could Russia’s invasion of Ukraine lead to the downfall of Vladimir Putin? For a few chaotic, head-snapping hours this weekend, the notion did not seem so far-fetched.
World / Science & Health Jun 24, 2023
COVID-19 origins remain a mystery, U.S. declassified report shows
by Riley Griffin
The report comes months after U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill into law requiring declassification of intelligence related to the pandemic’s potential links to a Wuhan lab.
World | ANALYSIS Jun 23, 2023
Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles
The U.S. has touted deals to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology. But standing in the way are strict rules governing export of the tech.
World Jun 23, 2023
Biden and Modi announce defense and chips deals at White House
by Justin Sink and Jenny Leonard
The two leaders also announced progress on an order for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones and an agreement that will allow U.S. Navy ships to undertake major repairs at Indian shipyards.