China reprimands US ambassador in Beijing amid fallout from Biden's comments
The White House confirmed Friday that an official diplomatic reprimand, known as a démarche, had been given to the US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns following President Joe Biden's comments comparing China's Xi Jinping to a dictator at a political fundraiser in California earlier this week.
2023-06-24 03:50
Garland denies whistleblower claims of political meddling in Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday rejected claims that the Justice Department interfered in the yearslong criminal probe into Hunter Biden, saying that the United States attorney in Delaware, a Trump appointee, had "complete authority" over the investigation.
2023-06-24 02:55
U.S. Attorney General denies that Hunter Biden tax probe was stymied
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday denied allegations by an Internal Revenue
2023-06-24 02:16
Supreme Court rejects Texas and Louisiana challenge to Biden deportation priorities
The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 ruling, revived the Biden administration's immigration guidelines that prioritize which noncitizens to deport, dismissing a challenge from two Republican state attorneys general who argued the policies conflicted with immigration law.
2023-06-23 22:27
Biden to sign executive order expanding access to contraception
WASHINGTONU.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order designed to protect and expand access to
2023-06-23 17:25
Biden and Harris joining key reproductive rights groups ahead of Dobbs anniversary
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to join a trio of key reproductive rights activist groups to mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision Friday, highlighting what's expected to be a major Biden campaign plank for the 2024 presidential election.
2023-06-23 17:23
Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hail 'defining' US-India partnership
Narendra Modi addresses the US congress, attends a state dinner and receives a 21-gun salute.
2023-06-23 11:22
Whistleblowers say IRS recommended far more charges, including felonies, against Hunter Biden
Two whistleblowers told Congress that IRS investigators recommended charging Hunter Biden with attempted tax evasion and other felonies, which are far more serious crimes than what the president's son has agreed to plead guilty to, according to transcripts of their private interviews with lawmakers.
2023-06-23 07:29
Hunter Biden expected to be among high-profile guests at state dinner honoring Indian PM Modi
Hunter Biden is expected to attend the state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday evening, according to a guest list released by the White House, marking his first public appearance at the White House since his plea agreement was announced.
2023-06-23 06:30
House votes to refer Biden impeachment resolution to committee
The House voted Thursday to pass a rule sending a resolution offered by Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado to committee, effectively pausing a move to bring a privileged motion to the floor that would have forced members to vote on whether to impeach President Joe Biden.
2023-06-23 02:55
Chinese ambassador to US makes 'strong protests' to White House over Biden comments
Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng "made serious representations and strong protests to senior officials of the White House and the US Department of State on June 21" following President Joe Biden's comments likening Chinese President Xi Jinping to a dictator, the embassy said in a statement urging the United States to "take earnest action" or "bear all the consequences."
2023-06-22 22:52
Biden rolls out the red carpet for Modi for a visit fraught with trade-offs
Welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House this week for a state visit -- the most elevated form of American diplomacy -- will require President Joe Biden to make certain trade-offs.
2023-06-22 07:00