Feb 02 Watch 7:11 Rep. Clyburn on Biden's standing among Democratic base and Black voters By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens, Mekhi Hill South Carolina voters head to the polls Saturday for the first official Democratic primary of the year. Four years ago, Black voters in South Carolina rescued Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency, fueled in large part by an endorsement from… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 11:37 Brooks and Capehart on the U.S. retaliation against Iran-backed militants By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. striking back against Iran-backed militias, congressional gridlock on issues like immigration and taxes, its impact… Continue watching
Feb 02 'I am not going anywhere.' How Haley staying in GOP race could spell problems for Trump By Steve Peoples, James Pollard, Associated Press Nikki Haley is vowing to stay in the race indefinitely, backed by thousands of committed donors, a key slice of the party’s moderate wing and a new willingness to attack the mental fitness and legal baggage of 2024 Republican front-runner. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Biden meets grieving families of 3 U.S. troops killed in Jordan, who he says 'risked it all' By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The service members killed Sunday were all from Georgia — Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, Sgt. Kennedy Sanders of Waycross and Sgt. Breonna Moffett of Savannah. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians and peace activists By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday issued an executive order that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the occupied territory, imposing financial sanctions and visa bans in an… Continue reading
Feb 01 Federal judge dismisses case that aimed to force Biden to intervene in bombing of Gaza By Associated Press U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said he didn’t have jurisdiction over the matter, but he still offered harsh criticism of the administration and said Israel’s actions may amount to genocide. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: Biden meets with UAW members in Michigan, but avoids Gaza protesters By Joey Cappelletti, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden's visit with autoworkers making phone bank calls for him ahead of the state's Democratic primary came just days after union President Shawn Fain announced their endorsement of him. Continue reading
Jan 31 Here's what to expect in South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Unlike four years ago, President Biden now looks to South Carolina voters to cement his campaign as the overwhelming favorite, as opposed to rescuing it from near-oblivion. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: White House says Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio, a year after devastating train derailment By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden will visit East Palestine in February at the invitation of Mayor Trent Conaway and other local officials, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Continue reading
Jan 30 Biden heads to Florida for campaign stops By Chris Megerian, Terry Spencer, Associated Press Biden has been buoyed by positive economic news as fears of a recession have faded. Now he's eager to stockpile campaign cash to help him promote his record and target Trump in what is expected to be a grueling and… Continue reading