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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 revokes Secret Service detail for Joe Biden’s children
US President Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, making the change effective immediately after a reporter's inquiry.
- Trump declares Biden's pardons 'void' over use of autopen, says former President 'did not know anything about them'
The necessary Pardoning Documents were not explained to, or approved by, Biden. He knew nothing about them, and the people that did may have committed a crime, says Trump.
- Trump, Musk claim Biden admin left Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stranded in space: 'Political reasons'
They were left up there for political reasons, which is not good, Musk claimed
- Donald Trump rolls back standards for water-using appliances, light bulbs
Donald Trump's Democratic predecessor, President Joe Biden, had embraced a host of environmental measures, including new energy-efficiency requirements for household clothes washers and dishwashers that capped water usage. Conservatives had challenged the rules in court.
- US lawmakers say Adani indictment 'unwise decision', demand probe
The Biden administration’s action was a 'misguided crusade', which came at the risk of harming US relations with a 'strategic geopolitical partner' like India, six lawmakers have said
- Donald Trump directs full disclosure on two assassination attempts: 'No excuses'
No more holding back because of Biden, stated the US President.
- Trump revokes security clearances for top diplomat, security official under Biden
The move came a day after Trump said he had revoked the security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden, stopping his access to daily intelligence briefings.
- Trump says he's ending Biden's classified intelligence briefings in payback move
The move is the latest in a vengeance tour of Washington that Trump promised during his campaign.
- Google ‘accidentally’ removed Joe Biden from list of US presidents, blames on data error
The glitch, which occurred on Thursday morning, resulted in search results listing President Donald Trump as having served consecutive terms, with no mention of Biden's presidency.
- Trump targets Biden over pardons, downplays TikTok security concerns in 1st TV interview as US President
Trump spoke to Fox News on a wide range of issues including January his return to the White House, his predecessor Joe Biden's last-minute pardons, illegal immigration, US TikTok ban, January 6 Capitol rioters and FBI records on JFK assassination among others.
- Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, fulfilling campaign promise
In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticised the individuals involved in Ulbricht’s conviction, equating them to those responsible for what he described as the "weaponization of government" against him.
- What are executive orders and why do American Presidents love them
Executive orders are signed statements about how the president wants the federal government to be managed.
- Trump's Day 1 in office: From executive orders to reiterating his tariff threats, all you need to know
Among the crucial ones are those aimed at asserting control of the federal workforce, withdrawing from the Paris climate treaty and ending the work-from-home culture.
- 'Not leaving the fight', says Biden as he leaves office, Washington after 50 years
Biden spoke not long after watching his successor, Republican President Donald Trump, pledge during his inaugural address to "completely and totally reverse" everything that his Democratic predecessor did.
- 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 pardons Dr Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley in effort to guard against potential retribution by Donald Trump
The decision by Biden comes after Donald Trump warned of an enemies list filled with those who have crossed him politically or sought to hold him accountable for his attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss
- Joe Biden or Donald Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how
In TikTok's case it could give Congress time to consider a new bill that would give ByteDance another 270 days to find an American buyer before being shut down.
- 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.
