Jul 16 Biden says U.S. 'will not walk away' from Middle East By Aamer Madhani, Aya Batrawy, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden, speaking at a summit of Arab leaders, said Saturday that the United States "will not walk away" from the Middle East as he tries to ensure stability in a volatile part of… Continue reading
Jul 16 Biden promises to take action on climate change despite setbacks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Biden did not specify what actions he will take on climate, but said they will create jobs, improve energy security, bolster domestic manufacturing and protect consumers from oil and gas price increases. “I will not back down,'' he promised. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 6:42 Examining the motivations for Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia President Biden moved on to Saudi Arabia Friday evening after meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Randa Slim, of the Middle East Institute, joins William Brangham to discuss. Continue watching
Jul 15 After Manchin demands, Biden tells Democrats to quickly pass pared-down economic package By Alan Fram, Associated Press Biden seems to have bowed to Manchin's demand for a slimmed-down economic package. Biden is telling Democrats to quickly pass the measure so families can "sleep easier" and enjoy the health care savings it proposes. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: President Biden holds joint briefing with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas By Aamer Madhani, Joseph Krauss, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden has called for "two states for two peoples" while visiting the West Bank. But Biden also acknowledged Friday the "ground is not ripe" at this moment for restarting peace talks between them. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with Saudi crown prince By Aamer Madhani, Aya Batrawy, Ellen Knickmeyer, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden held a carefully choreographed meeting Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man he had once shunned for human rights abuses. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 8:33 Biden holds talks on Iran with Israel amid calls to address journalist's death By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda President Biden and Israeli leaders on Thursday discussed the threat posed by Iran, despite differences over a possible diplomatic deal over Iran’s nuclear program. Biden also reiterated his support for a two-state solution, as aides faced questions about why the… Continue watching
Jul 14 President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid agree to stop Iran nuclear program, differ on how By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stood side-by-side and declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power. But they diverged on how to reach that outcome. Continue reading
Jul 14 Fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi criticizes Biden visit By Ayse Wieting, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi, is describing Joe Biden's decision to visit Saudi Arabia as "heartbreaking," accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights. Continue reading
Jul 14 Biden says U.S. will not 'wait forever' for Iran on nuclear deal By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden says the United States is "not going to wait forever" for Iran to rejoin the dormant nuclear deal, a day after saying he'd be willing to use force against Tehran if necessary. Continue reading