Jun 08 WATCH: Biden and French President Macron affirm close alliance during state visit in Paris By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press President Joe Biden said France was America's “first friend” at its founding and is one of its closest allies more than two centuries later as he was honored with a state visit Saturday by French President Emmanuel Macron aimed at… Continue reading
Jun 07 Prosecution rests its case in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial after a week of personal witness testimony By Randall Chase, Michael Kunzelman, Colleen Long, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press The testimony from FBI and DEA officials capped a week that has been largely dedicated to highlighting the seriousness of Hunter Biden's drug problem through highly personal and often revealing testimony. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delay in Ukraine aid, hampering fight against Russia By Chris Megerian, Sylvie Corbet, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden told Zelenskyy, “We’re still in. Completely. Thoroughly.”… Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on democracy at Pointe du Hoc in France By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden on Friday plans to use the site to rally Americans in defense of democracy, which he says is under threat from Donald Trump in this year's election. Continue reading
Jun 07 U.S. employment picks up pace with 272,000 jobs added in May, sign of sustained economic health By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Last month's strong job growth reflected the durability of America's consumer-driven economy. With the nation's households continuing their steady spending, many employers have had to keep hiring to meet their customer demand. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump has promised mass raids and deportation if he wins the election. The ACLU is preparing to fight back By Will Weissert, Associated Press The 21-page memo responding to Trump's campaign promises on immigration and border policies is the first in a series of policy roadmaps examining how the group will push back against Trump's promised actions on top issues. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 8:02 Veterans, world leaders gather in Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion By Malcolm Brabant World leaders visited Normandy, France, to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings ushered in the bloody final chapter of World War II. Both President Biden and French President Macron extolled the uncommon valor of ordinary men and women who… Continue watching
Jun 06 WATCH: World leaders and veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day in France By John Leicester, Sylvie Corbet, Danica Kirka, Associated Press On Thursday, a dwindling number of World War II veterans in a parade of wheelchairs joined a new generation of leaders to honor the dead, the living and the fight for democracy in moving commemorations on and around those same… Continue reading
Jun 06 Jurors in Hunter Biden trial hear more from gun store clerk who sold weapon at center of case By Michael Kunzelman, Randall Chase, Colleen Long, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Gordon Cleveland testified Wednesday he watched as President Joe Biden's son checked off "no" to the question of whether he was "an unlawful user of or addicted to" marijuana, stimulants, narcotics or any other controlled substance. Continue reading
Jun 06 At D-Day 80th anniversary, Biden pledges not to walk away from defending Ukraine By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden, who is 81 years old, was born 2 1/2 years before D-Day. He said the largest amphibious assault in history was a reminder of the power of alliances. Biden also called for solidarity with Ukraine, where the fight against… Continue reading