Feb 26 AP report: Biden and Trump are both making trips to the Mexico border Thursday By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The visits underscore immigration's central importance in the 2024 presidential race and how much both Biden and Trump are seeking to use the nation’s broken system to their political advantage. Continue reading
Feb 26 Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating Biden family bribery scheme to remain in custody before trial By Amy Taxin, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II in Los Angeles ordered Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man who claims to have ties to Russian intelligence could flee the country. Continue reading
Feb 25 Biden invites top congressional leaders to meet and discuss Ukraine, government funding By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 5:09 Biden campaign working to regain support of disillusioned Democratic voters By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Next week, Michigan primary voters may send a warning signal to President Biden. From the economy to abortion rights to the war in Gaza, the issues animating Democratic voters continue to shift in the lead up to the 2024 election. Continue watching
Feb 23 Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI Biden robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary By Holly Ramer, Kevin McGill, Associated Press The robocalls went to thousands of people ahead of New Hampshire's primary in January and were intended to discourage people from voting. Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH: Biden tells governors he’s eyeing executive action on immigration By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden hosted members of the National Governors Association at the White House. He implored them to urge their representatives in Congress to resurrect the bipartisan proposal that collapsed within 48 hours after it was unveiled. Continue reading
Feb 23 What to expect in Michigan’s presidential primary By Robert Yoon, Associated Press President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are strong favorites to win the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, but there are complications on both sides. Continue reading
Feb 22 Former FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts returns to U.S. custody By Ken Ritter, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The arrest during a meeting with his lawyers came after prosecutors appealed a ruling allowing 43-year-old Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, to be released with a GPS monitor ahead of trial on charges alleging he lied to the… Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 8:22 Informant in GOP’s Biden investigation accused of lying and having ties to Russia By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat An ex-informant charged with lying to the FBI about President Biden recently told law enforcement he’s been in contact with Russian operatives. Prosecutors say the informant's story of a Ukrainian energy firm bribing President Biden and his son is a… Continue watching
Feb 21 WATCH: Biden speaks in California as he announces student loan relief for over 150,000 people By Aamer Madhani, Collin Binkley, Associated Press The announcement Wednesday during a three-day campaign swing through California is part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster path to forgiveness. Continue reading