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Biden lobbies for tighter gun limits, hours after son’s firearm conviction

President Biden called for stiffer background checks during a speech to a gun safety group Tuesday, hours after his son Hunter was convicted by a jury of lying on his firearm application.

June 11, 2024

Biden abruptly heads home to Delaware after son Hunter is convicted

President Biden is heading straight to Delaware after he gives a speech Tuesday to a gun-control advocacy group, a sudden change in schedule after his son Hunter was convicted in federal court of trying to circumvent background check laws when he purchased a firearm.

June 11, 2024

DOJ rebukes GOP ‘conspiracy theory’ over Biden links to Trump case

The Department of Justice told House Republicans it conducted an exhaustive search for contacts between its lawyers in Washington and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and "found none."

June 11, 2024

Sen. J.D. Vance coy about Trump V.P. pick, won’t ‘lobby’ for it

Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio said Monday he won't "lobby" to be former President Donald Trump's running mate, noting plenty of other good choices are available.

June 10, 2024

Trump to sit for N.Y. probation interview from Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump will speak to a New York probation officer Monday from his Florida home at Mar-a-Lago, his campaign said.

June 10, 2024

Zelenskyy tells Biden of struggles in Donbas, success near Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave President Biden a "frank" update on his army's slog as Kyiv tries to repel Russian invaders for a third year, according to the White House.

June 7, 2024

House lawmakers parachute into Normandy to mark D-Day anniversary

House lawmakers commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day by parachuting into Normandy, France.

June 7, 2024

Biden hails cliff-climbing defenders of democracy, swipes at Putin in Pointe du Hoc speech

President Biden used a visit to Pointe du Hoc, a pivotal landing point in France for American troops during World War II, to rally the world against Russian President Vladimir Putin and warn against the resurgence of "hateful ideologies" that took hold in the 1930s and 1940s.

June 7, 2024

Biden huddles with Zelenskyy in Paris, says he’s sorry House GOP held up war aid

President Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Congress's lengthy delay in approving $61 billion more for the war effort.

June 7, 2024

Biden rules out pardon for son Hunter if convicted of federal gun charges

President Biden said Thursday he would not pardon his son, Hunter, if he is convicted in his ongoing trial on gun charges.

June 6, 2024

Biden: Ukraine can’t use U.S.-made weapons to strike Moscow

President Biden insisted Thursday that Ukraine is not authorized to strike Moscow with American-made weapons after Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of direct participation in the war.

June 6, 2024

Biden hails global alliances, bravery of aging veterans at D-Day commemoration

President Biden on Thursday hailed the U.S. and Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago, saying they overcame a tyrant who thought "the future belonged to dictators."

June 6, 2024

Georgia court pauses Trump’s racketeering case pending decision on disqualifying DA Fani Willis

A Georgia appellate court Wednesday paused the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump pending its decision on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should have been disqualified from the case.

June 5, 2024

Prosecutors want to muzzle Trump through July 11 sentencing

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Wednesday it would oppose former President Donald Trump's request to lift a gag order that prevented him from commenting on jurors, witnesses and court staff during his hush money trial.

June 5, 2024

All Americans safe after Beirut embassy gun battle, says Biden’s national security adviser

President Biden's national security adviser said all American personnel are "safe and accounted for" after reports of gunfire Wednesday near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

June 5, 2024

Measles scare at major airports spark vaccination plea from health officials

Health officials are urging Americans to remain vaccinated against measles, pointing to outbreaks at home and abroad and cases reported in travelers at major airports on both coasts.

June 5, 2024

Biden to visit Italy this month for G7, White House confirms

President Biden will attend the Group of Seven meetings in the southern Italian region of Puglia on June 13 and June 14, the White House said Tuesday.

June 4, 2024

Biden likely to meet with Zelenskyy on sidelines of D-Day event

President Biden will highlight the impact of U.S. veterans and allies from the D-Day invasion of 80 years ago and could meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the remembrance in France this week, the White House said Tuesday.

June 4, 2024

Biden says there’s ‘every reason’ for people to think Netanyahu is prolonging war to stay in power

President Biden says there is "every reason" for people to conclude that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his political preservation.

June 4, 2024

Biden says he never worried about his age when deciding to run for reelection

President Biden says he is the best person to occupy the White House even though he would be 86 years old at the end of a second term.

June 4, 2024