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
Jul 13 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks in months In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in months about resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea where a Russian blockade has halted exports, Sri Lanka's president has officially fled the country, protests over… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 7:26 How Democrats are feeling about the midterm elections Less than four months until midterm elections, Democrats are facing a series of headwinds on inflation, gun violence and abortion rights. A New York Times-Siena College poll just out shows 60 percent of voters, including a quarter of Democrats, disapprove… Continue watching
Jul 13 WATCH: Biden opens first visit to Middle East as president with trip to Israel By Josh Boak, Josef Federman, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Joe Biden opened his first visit to the Mideast as president on Wednesday by declaring a "bone deep" bond between the United States and Israel and pledging to strengthen economic connections between the two countries going forward. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 6:20 Biden faces criticism for his trip to the Middle East By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda President Biden is departing for his first trip to the Middle East as president Tuesday. It is delicate diplomacy for an administration that’s pledged to put human rights first, but is also balancing Middle East realities, especially in Saudi Arabia. Continue watching