Aug 23 Biden tries to reassure Baltic nations that the U.S. has their backs By Pietro Decristofaro, Associated Press Vice President Joe Biden told reporters that the U.S. remains committed to NATO's Article 5, the key principle of collective defense of all alliance members. He dismissed comments from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump that, were he to win November's… Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 2:48 Trump reveals his national security plan -- while Clinton says he doesn't have one By PBS News Hour In battleground Ohio on Monday, Donald Trump revealed his foreign policy plan. It envisions the U.S. becoming more aggressive in the fight against ISIS but generally less involved overseas. Hillary Clinton visited another swing state, Pennsylvania, where she screened an… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 2:12 News Wrap: Baton Rouge holds vigil for 3 slain cops By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch attend a vigil in Baton Rouge for the three cops fatally shot last month in an ambush. Also, the Syrian government and its Russian allies offered… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 18:50 Watch VP Joe Biden's full speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 27 As Joe Biden steps into DNC spotlight, a lingering 'what if' By Jessica Taylor, NPR When Joe Biden takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, there is probably a part of him that still wonders, "What if?"… Continue reading
Jun 25 Obama loses reliable partner, faces uncertainty after Brexit By Josh Lederman and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press For the first 7½ years of his presidency, Barack Obama could rely on the United Kingdom to back him up at nearly every turn, knowing British leaders had both the global clout and shared perspective to be powerful U.S. partners. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Biden goes after Trump for Muslim ban comments By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Vice President Joe Biden decried the “politics of fear and intolerance” -- a thinly veiled critique of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump -- during a speech in Washington. Also, the FBI released transcripts of the… Continue watching
May 17 Obama administration extends overtime protections to 4.2 million workers By Kristen Doerer If you’re a salaried employee who makes under $47,476 a year, you will now be paid time and a half for every hour you work over 40 hours a week. Continue reading
Apr 29 How well do you know the world: Tanzaynia and a surprise trip By Larisa Epatko This week marked the 30th anniversary of a grim event, someone made a major foreign policy speech and Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise visit. Test your knowledge of this and more in our world news quiz. Continue reading
Apr 28 Biden cites 'serious' progress toward defeating IS in Iraq By Josh Lederman, Associated Press BAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraq on Thursday not to let its crippling political crisis upend hard-fought gains against the Islamic State group as he returned to the country that's come to symbolize America's relentless struggles in the… Continue reading