Oct 23 WATCH: Biden announces new tech hubs in 32 states during remarks on Bidenomics and economy By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to its competitiveness. Continue reading
Oct 22 Biden facing pressure for restraint after full-fledged support of Israel By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press As the crisis in the Middle East unfolds, the president is facing building pressure in the U.S. and from allies to balance his support for Israel with recognition for the plight of innocent Palestinians. Continue reading
Oct 20 U.S. commitment to Ukraine a central question as Biden meets with EU heads By Josh Boak, Associated Press The meeting comes as he tries to assure the leaders that the United States can deliver on promises to send tens of billions of dollars' worth of aid to wartime Ukraine and Israel. Continue reading
Oct 20 White House asks Congress for $105 billion to boost national security By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden hopes Congress will move urgently on the legislation, and he made the case for deepening U.S. support for its allies during a rare Oval Office address on Thursday night. Continue reading
Oct 19 WATCH: President Biden’s Address to the Nation | PBS NewsHour’s full evening coverage By Chris Megerian, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden delivered only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: Biden addresses Egypt’s move to allow aid into Gaza aboard Air Force One By Najib Jobain, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Israel said Wednesday that it will allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. President Joe Biden said Egypt’s president had agreed to open the crossing and to let in an initial group of 20… Continue reading
Oct 18 Despite setbacks, Biden reaches aid breakthrough on Israel trip By Laura Barrón-López The president announced the U.S. will be providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to support the more than a million displaced people in need of water, food, medical care and other needs. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: Biden nominee for Israel ambassador promises senators he will ensure U.S. ally ‘has what it needs’ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel told senators Wednesday that he would “ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself” and would work with the U.S. ally to end the attacks by Hamas if he were confirmed. Continue reading
Oct 17 Summit with Arab leaders in Jordan called off as President Biden heads to Israel By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Jordan called off the president's planned summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds. Biden now will visit only Israel and will postpone his travel to Jordan, a White House official says. Continue reading
Oct 16 Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas war could expand By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. Continue reading