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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.
- Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for family members
Biden announced pre-emptive pardons for his brother James Biden, James's wife Sara Jones Biden, his sister Valerie Biden Owens, Valerie's husband John Owens, and his brother Francis Biden.
- Outgoing US President Joe Biden, first lady Jill take final White House selfie. See pic
Donald Trump will take oath on January 20 to become the 47th US President
- Joe Biden won't enforce TikTok ban: Official
Congress last year, in a law signed by Biden, required that TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance divest the company by January 19, a day before the presidential inauguration.
- 'I would have beaten Trump': Biden's remarks leave Kamala Harris 'disappointed'
Following Harris' loss in the November 5 election, Joe and Jill Biden, Harris and her husband Emhoff have reportedly been “frosty” in private settings.
- In farewell address, Biden warns an 'oligarchy' of ultra-wealthy is 'taking shape in America'
Signing off as Trump returns for a second term on January 20, Biden told Americans: “Now it’s your turn to stand guard.”
- Five things to know about Biden's farewell address that also served as a warning to the country
Biden's term ends Monday, when he'll be replaced by Donald Trump, a man he has called an existential threat to the nation.
- Alarm bells for India’s AI dreams? Outgoing Biden admin announces new GPU cap restricting advanced AI chips’ access
Any restriction on access to these units, which are key for operating heavy AI applications and models, will directly impact the growth of AI development in countries such as India.
- Biden is packing up to leave White House. But what about any classified documents?
Trump was indicted on dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally retaining sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing efforts to get them back
- Biden honours Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Biden had been scheduled to present the medal to the pope in person on Saturday in Rome, on what was to be the final overseas trip of his presidency. However, Biden cancelled his travel plans so he could monitor the wildfires in California.
- ‘I would have beaten Trump,’ says outgoing US President Biden
Biden, 82, decided to withdraw from the US Presidential race against Trump after his disastrous performance at the presidential debate in Atlanta in June
- Biden hits Russian oil in toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
The move is meant to cut Russia's oil revenues for the war that started in February, 2022, and has killed or wounded tens of thousands and reduced cities to rubble.
- Joe Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Trump era begins
Biden aides say they want to put Ukraine in the strongest position on the battlefield to give them leverage for possible negotiations with Russia this year.
- Biden to further limit Nvidia AI chip exports in final push
The US wants to curb the sale of AI chips used in data centers on both a country and company basis, with the goal of concentrating AI development in friendly nations and getting businesses around the world to align with American standards, according to people familiar with the matter.
- 'A travesty': Elon Musk slams Biden’s Medal of Freedom for George Soros as MAGA outrage grows
GOP leader Nikki Haley called it “another slap in the face of America,” following Biden’s actions to reduce the sentences of murderers and pardon his son.
- Biden honours Hillary Clinton, George Soros with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Due to a scheduling conflict, Argentinian football star Lionel Messi could not be present in person at the White House to receive the award.
- Biden to ban new oil drilling over vast stretch of US Atlantic, Pacific waters
The move represents a sweeping effort to permanently protect coastal waters — and communities that depend on them — from fossil fuel development and the risk of oil spills
- Joe Biden rejects Nippon Steel's $15 billion proposed deal to acquire US Steel
'We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of US steelmaking capacity to keep leading the fight on behalf of America’s national interests,' Joe Biden said in a Friday morning statement.
- Biden to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel today
The companies have signaled that they planned to pursue legal action if Biden formally blocked the deal
- US announces $5.9 billion in military, other aid to Ukraine
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States has made available $3.4 billion in additional budget aid to Ukraine, giving the war-torn country critical resources amid intensifying Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure
- US spy bosses 'silenced' researchers who established COVID-19's Wuhan lab leak theory: Report
Researchers in the US Defense Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had discovered strong evidence to establish that COVID-19 most likely leaked from a Chinese lab. But Biden was never briefed about these findings.