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Joe Biden
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., born on November 20, 1942, is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 46th President of the United States from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025. Before becoming President, he served as the 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 and was a long-serving U.S. Senator from Delaware between 1973 and 2009. Biden announced in 2024 that he would not seek a second term, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
Early Life and EducationJoe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Delaware with his family. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in 1965, followed by a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1968. He worked as an attorney before entering politics.
Political Career: Senate and Vice Presidency- At age 29, Biden became one of the youngest individuals ever elected to the U.S. Senate. During his long Senate tenure, he chaired key committees such as the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. He was instrumental in the passage of several landmark bills, including the Violence Against Women Act.
- In 2008, he was selected as Barack Obama’s running mate and went on to serve two terms as Vice President of the United States, where he played a significant role in foreign policy and economic recovery efforts after the 2008 financial crisis.
- Joe Biden took office as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, becoming the oldest person to ever assume the presidency. His administration focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, infrastructure development, and addressing climate change. Key legislative wins included the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- By mid-2024, Biden faced growing concerns over his age and leadership effectiveness. Following a poor debate performance and mounting pressure from within his party, he announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden married Neilia Hunter in 1966. Tragically, Neilia and their infant daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident in 1972. He later married Jill Jacobs in 1977, a lifelong educator. Together, they have a daughter, Ashley Biden. His son Beau Biden, a former Delaware Attorney General, died of brain cancer in 2015. His other son, Hunter Biden, has been involved in business and has faced legal and personal challenges in the public eye.
- Trump hits out at his predecessors for Iran nuclear threat: 'Blame Barack Hussein Obama, sleepy Joe Biden'
Criticising the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action - the Iran nuclear accord - one he withdrew the United States from during his first term in 2018, Trump said that it was the most dangerous transaction "we have ever entered into".
- Trump says he had to win election 'for my own ego,' again rejects 2020 loss
US President Donald Trump said he needed to win the 2020 election “for my own ego,” again alleging it was rigged, despite courts upholding Joe Biden’s victory.
- 'Betrays our most basic values': Biden condemns federal agents over Minneapolis killings
Former US president Joe Biden condemns the killing of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis, calls it a betrayal of US values, and demands transparent investigations amid protests.
- Trump administration recalls dozens of Biden-era ambassadors in sweeping diplomatic reshuffle
The Trump administration is recalling dozens of Biden-era ambassadors, mainly career diplomats, by mid-January in a sweeping reshuffle. Critics warn it undermines US credibility and prioritises political loyalty over experience.
- How Biden ignored early warnings and lost public trust on immigration
An inside account of the choices, miscalculations and delays that reshaped US politics and helped return Donald Trump to power.
- Trump declares all Biden autopen-signed documents void
This has come just days after he had made a similar post on Truth Social.
- Donald Trump says documents signed by autopen under Joe Biden 'terminated'
Joe Biden was 82 when he left office, while Donald Trump is 79 and due to leave office in January 2029
- ‘Are you stupid?’ Donald Trump snaps at reporter when asked why he blames Joe Biden for DC attack
Donald Trump snapped at a reporter over questions on the DC shooting, blaming Joe Biden’s Afghan evac program as critics and supporters clash over vetting.
- Trump administration orders review of Biden-era refugees, memo shows
The USCIS memo, dated November 21, said the agency will terminate the refugee status of people already in the U.S. if they are found to not meet refugee criteria.
- Biden calls America’s ‘dark days’ under Trump, urges faith in democracy after cancer recovery
Recovering from cancer, former President Joe Biden warned of “dark days” under Donald Trump, urging Americans to defend democracy, free speech, and institutional checks while expressing faith in the nation’s resilience.
- 'I am not done': Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run
The former vice president said she hasn’t decided whether to mount a 2028 presidential campaign. But she dismissed the suggestion that she’d face long odds
- Former US President Joe Biden begins radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer
Joe Biden, 82, is undergoing radiation and hormone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer detected in May, marking a new stage in his treatment.
- Donald Trump unveils 'Presidential Walk of Fame', snubs Joe Biden with autopen portrait
The walkway, located along the West Wing Colonnade, features framed images of US leaders and now serves as a pointed commentary on Trump’s Democratic predecessor.
- Kamala Harris returns to The View after 2024 blunder, promotes new Memoir 107 days
Kamala Harris revisits The View to address her infamous 2024 slip, promotes new memoir 107 Days, and reflects on lessons from the failed campaign.
- Kamala Harris says she 'had a certain responsibility' to argue against Biden running again
"I had a certain responsibility that I should have followed through on," Harris told Rachel Maddow on MSNBC in her first live television interview since the election.
- Biden spotted with forehead scar after Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer | Video
Former President Joe Biden was seen leaving a Delaware church with a visible forehead scar, his spokesperson confirming he recently underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions.
- Trump withdraws Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection extended by undisclosed Biden order
The administration terminated an extension approved by then-president Joe Biden for Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate whose customary six-month period of protection as ex-VP ended July 21.
- Son reveals 'exact reason' behind Joe Biden's disastrous 2024 debate against Trump: 'They gave him Ambien ...'
“He flew around the world. He’s 81 years old. He’s tired. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep and he gets up on the stage and looks like a deer in the headlights,” Hunter said.
- Biden insists autopen accusations as “ridiculous and false”, insists he authorized every pardon
Former president says he made every decision, as investigations intensify into autopen use and cognitive fitness.
- Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama
Republican “big, beautiful bill” is more than just an extension of tax breaks approved during President Donald Trump’s first term at the White House
