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May 4, 2024 at 1:09 AM

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Al Gore

President Joe Biden honored 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
May 4, 2024 at 1:09 AM
VIDEO: Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Al Gore
May 3, 2024 at 11:58 PM

President Biden focuses on journalists for World Press Freedom Day

Our panel discusses President Joe Biden's recent statement in support of journalism professionals.
May 3, 2024 at 11:58 PM
VIDEO: President Biden focuses on journalists for World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2024 at 11:38 PM

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Al Gore and more

The nation’s highest civilian honor was awarded to 19 people, including politicians, activists, athletes and others.
May 3, 2024 at 11:38 PM
The nation’s highest civilian honor was awarded to 19 people, including politicians, activists, athletes and others.
May 3, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Biden gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Yeoh and more

President Biden honored 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Michelle Yeoh, Katie Ledecky and more.
May 3, 2024 at 10:45 PM
President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the East Room of the White House, May 3, 2024.
May 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Young people disapprove of Biden’s Israel policy. It may not mean much for November.

Despite campus protests over Israel's war with Hamas, polls find that young people rank other issues, like the economy, as much more important to their vote in November.
May 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Students march and rally on Columbia University campus in support of a protest encampment supporting Palestinians, despite a 2pm deadline issued by university officials to disband or face suspension, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, April 29, 2024.
May 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Voters don't like Biden's economy — but why?

Voters aren't happy with Biden's handling of the economy, but can't really explain why.
May 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
President Joe Biden applauds at the conclusion of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, April 27, 2024, in Washington. D.C.
May 3, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Biden breaks silence on college protests

President Joe Biden said the National Guard should not intervene in the demonstrations, emphasizing that “order must prevail” as new clashes broke out overnight at Portland State University.
May 3, 2024 at 2:45 PM
VIDEO: Biden breaks silence on college protests
May 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Teachers of the Year honored by Biden at White House dinner

National Teacher of the Year for 2024, Missy Testerman, was honored by the president, first lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
May 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM
National Teacher of the Year for 2024, Missy Testerman, was honored by the president, first lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
May 3, 2024 at 10:36 AM

Teachers honored by Biden at White House dinner: You give us 'hope about the future'

It was a toast to teaching at the White House Thursday night as more than 50 of the nation's top educators gathered for the first-ever Teachers of the Year State Dinner.
May 3, 2024 at 10:36 AM
President Joe Biden speaks alongside Jill Biden during a "Teachers of the Year" State Dinner, an event honoring the 2024 National Teachers of the Year, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2024. (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)
May 3, 2024 at 3:55 AM

President Joe Biden speaks out on college protests

President Biden said, "Violent protest is not protected," when he addressed the college protests from the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Thursday.
May 3, 2024 at 3:55 AM
VIDEO: President Joe Biden speaks out on college protests
May 2, 2024 at 11:09 PM

President Joe Biden addresses college campus protests

ABC News Contributor Asma Khalid joins The Big Story to discuss President Joe Biden's response to the college protests and the political ramifications of the demonstrations.
May 2, 2024 at 11:09 PM
VIDEO: President Biden addresses college campus protests
May 2, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Biden campaign slams Trump's latest unwillingness to accept results of 2024 election

President Joe Biden's campaign attacked Donald Trump after Trump doubled down on that he wouldn't commit to accepting the results of the upcoming election.
May 2, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on May 01, 2024 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
May 2, 2024 at 7:09 PM

'Violent protest is not protected,' Biden says of college campus unrest

President Joe Biden on Thursday spoke from the White House on college protests happening across the nation in connection with the Israel-Hamas war.
May 2, 2024 at 7:09 PM
President Joe Biden speaks about the protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, May 2, 2024, in Washington.
May 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Biden delivers remarks on recent college protests

"Dissent is essential to democracy, but dissent must never lead to disorder or denying the rights of others," Biden said on the recent protests happening on some college campuses across the country.
May 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks on recent college protests
May 1, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Biden faces pressure from Republicans to speak out on college protests

President Joe Biden, facing pressure from Republicans to more forcefully speak out on the college protests, will deliver a speech next week on antisemitism.
May 1, 2024 at 9:50 PM
President Joe Biden speaks before signing a $95 billion Ukraine aid package that also includes support for Israel, Taiwan, and other allies, in the State Dining Room of the White House, April 24, 2024.
May 1, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Biden blames Trump as 6-week Florida abortion ban takes effect

Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Florida on Wednesday as the state’s new ban goes into effect, outlawing nearly all abortions at six weeks.
May 1, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Biden blames Trump as 6-week Florida abortion ban takes effect
May 1, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Trump says 'it depends' if there will be violence if he loses 2024 election to Biden

Trump's Time magazine story sees him playing down but not ruling out the possibility of political violence if he loses the November election to Biden
May 1, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom during his hush money trial at Manhattan criminal court, Apr. 26, 2024, in New York City.
April 30, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Pres. Biden’s team responds to Trump’s stance on abortion

Spotlighting how the hot-button issue of abortion is playing out on the campaign trail.
April 30, 2024 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: Pres. Biden’s team responds to Trump’s stance on abortion
April 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights, Biden argues as he urges women to back him

Biden will travel to Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to deliver remarks on abortion access a week before the state's six-week ban goes into effect
April 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM
President Joe Biden speaks about reproductive freedom in Tampa, April 23, 2024.
April 30, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Morehouse not rescinding Biden's commencement invitation amid some criticism

Morehouse College will still bring Biden to speak at the school's commencement on May 19, amid some complaints from faculty, students and alumni over the Israel-Hamas war
April 30, 2024 at 4:58 PM
President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd at the Atlanta University Center Consortium, part of both Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University on January 11, 2022, in Atlanta.
April 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Trump tied with Biden in national polls

Former President Donald Trump is also leading in key swing states including Florida, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
April 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
VIDEO: Trump tied with Biden in national polls
April 29, 2024 at 12:54 AM

Biden should not have the ‘political option of avoiding debating’ Trump: Susan Page

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
April 29, 2024 at 12:54 AM
VIDEO: Biden should not have the ‘political option of avoiding debating’ Trump: Susan Page
April 29, 2024 at 12:53 AM

Toasts, jokes and protests at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Outside, entertainers and journalists were greeted by demonstrators protesting the Israel-Hamas war. Inside, President Biden joked about his age while taking several swipes at Donald Trump.
April 29, 2024 at 12:53 AM
VIDEO: Toasts, jokes and protests at White House Correspondents' Dinner
April 28, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Biden takes to the stage at White House correspondents' dinner for annual roast

The biggest moments from President Joe Biden’s White House correspondents' dinner, where politicians, entertainers and journalist join together to celebrate freedom of speech.
April 28, 2024 at 3:20 PM
VIDEO: Biden takes to the stage at White House correspondents' dinner for annual roast
April 28, 2024 at 9:58 AM

Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner

A glitzy election-year roast by President Joe Biden drew journalists, celebrities and politicians — but also hundreds of protesters against the war in Gaza
April 28, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Demonstrators protest as guests arrive at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
April 28, 2024 at 3:56 AM

Biden speaks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Joe Biden poked fun at his age, Donald Trump's legal issues, Lauren Boebert and Fox News during his remarks at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.
April 28, 2024 at 3:56 AM
VIDEO: Biden speaks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
April 26, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Trump and Biden say they are willing to debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump say they are willing to debate one another, and the panel discusses what the public can expect if and when they face off in a debate.
April 26, 2024 at 11:43 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Biden say they are willing to debate
April 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Biden said he's 'happy' to debate Trump

The president spoke with Howard Stern and said he's ready to debate former President Donald Trump.
April 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM
VIDEO: Biden said he's 'happy' to debate Trump
April 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Biden says he’ll debate Trump in Howard Stern interview

Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
April 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM
VIDEO: Biden says he’ll debate Trump in Howard Stern interview
April 26, 2024 at 7:09 PM

In Howard Stern interview, Biden says he's 'happy' to debate Trump

President Joe Biden said Friday he is "happy" to debate former President Donald Trump, though did not specify as to when.
April 26, 2024 at 7:09 PM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum, April 25, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y.
April 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM

Biden says meeting with 4-year-old held by Hamas a reminder of remaining hostages

President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
April 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Abigail, a 4-year-old who was being held by Hamas, seen here with President Biden, April 25, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Biden spotlights Trump's attacks on football with battleground state ad blitz

As the NFL draft kicks off, Biden's campaign is launching a new digital ad taking aim at Trump's past comments disparaging football and the league
April 25, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Mich., April 2, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Biden says meeting with 4-year-old held by Hamas a reminder of remaining hostages

President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
April 25, 2024 at 8:34 PM
President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
April 25, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Trump leads in swing-state polls and is tied with Biden nationally

How 538’s new 2024 presidential general election polling averages work.
April 25, 2024 at 2:06 PM
How 538’s new 2024 presidential general election polling averages work.
April 25, 2024 at 1:16 AM

Biden signs $95 billion aid package: 'It makes the US and world safer'

The U.S. will begin sending military equipment to Ukraine after passage of a long-stalled foreign aid package.
April 25, 2024 at 1:16 AM
VIDEO: Biden signs $95 billion aid package: 'It makes the US and world safer'
April 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

President Joe Biden signs $95B foreign aid package that includes possible TikTok ban

The long-delayed bill not only sends military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but it puts a potential TikTok ban on the table.
April 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM
VIDEO: President Joe Biden signs $95B foreign aid package that includes possible TikTok ban
April 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM

President Joe Biden signs foreign aid bill that includes proposed TikTok ban

Plus, in Arizona, lawmakers pass a bipartisan House bill to repeal the state's near-total ban on abortion.
April 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM
VIDEO: President Joe Biden signs foreign aid bill that includes proposed TikTok ban
April 24, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Biden needles Trump over his hair and 'Mar-a-Lago values' as he addresses union

Biden on Wednesday needled Trump, laying into the former president as he welcomed an endorsement from NABTU President Sean McGarvey
April 24, 2024 at 8:40 PM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) 2024 Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton on April 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.
April 24, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Biden marks political victory with $95 billion foreign aid package

ABC News correspondents' Asma Khalid and Mick Mulroy break down the foreign aid package and what it means for U.S. allies.
April 24, 2024 at 7:44 PM
VIDEO: President Bidens' political win with $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
April 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Biden says US to begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within 'hours'

President Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. will begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within "a few hours" due to the passage of a long-stalled foreign aid package.
April 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
President Joe Biden speaks after signing the foreign aid bill at the White House, April 24, 2024, in Washington.
April 24, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Biden touts passing of foreign aid package

The president praised the bipartisan support the bill received allowing the U.S. to continue to support allies.
April 24, 2024 at 3:53 PM
VIDEO: Biden touts passing of foreign aid package
April 24, 2024 at 6:20 AM

Biden defends abortion access in high-profile speech in Trump's home state of Florida

President Joe Biden traveled to Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to deliver remarks on abortion access and "reproductive freedoms."
April 24, 2024 at 6:20 AM
VIDEO: Biden defends abortion access in high-profile speech in Trump's home state of Florida
April 24, 2024 at 2:30 AM

Biden's Morehouse graduation invitation is sparking backlash, complicating election-year appearance

President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College and at West Point next month
April 24, 2024 at 2:30 AM
President Joe Biden arrives to speak at Prince William Forest Park on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Triangle, Va. Biden is announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving low- and middle-income communities and expanding his American Climate Corps green jobs training program. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
April 23, 2024 at 12:46 PM

Biden heads to Florida

President Joe Biden will hold his first major campaign event focused on the issue of abortion, one week before Florida is set to ban most abortions after six weeks, with some exceptions.
April 23, 2024 at 12:46 PM
VIDEO: Biden heads to Florida
April 21, 2024 at 7:27 PM

'If the election is about Trump, Biden has a lot better chance': Martin

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
April 21, 2024 at 7:27 PM
VIDEO: 'If the election is about Trump, Biden has a lot better chance': Martin
April 21, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Biden sees $35 price cap for insulin as pivotal campaign issue. It’s not clear-cut.

President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare
April 21, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Tommy Marshall, 56, of Atlanta, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Atlanta. Marshall who has type 1 diabetes, paid $251 dollars for four to eight weeks worth of medication in November. "Even if you can afford it, just paying that much for something that you know is a massive profit center for the drug company is challenging," said Marshall, a lifelong Democrat. He added of Biden, "If I was a his political consultant I'd be telling him to talk about it constantly." (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
April 20, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Biden revises Title IX protections for pregnancy, trans people and assault victims

The Biden Administration has finalized new Title IX regulations that expand protections for transgender people, victims of sexual assault and pregnant people.
April 20, 2024 at 1:39 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a Pride Month celebration event at the White House in Washington, DC, June 10, 2023.
April 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Kennedy family members endorse Biden over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kerry Kennedy and several family members denounced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential bid, instead endorsing Joe Biden for re-election.
April 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Kennedy family members endorse Biden over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
April 18, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Kerry Kennedy and other Kennedy family members endorse President Biden

Kennedy family members spurned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to join President Joe Biden at events in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
April 18, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Kennedy family members spurned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to join President Joe Biden at events in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
April 18, 2024 at 9:53 PM

Biden, in counter to RFK Jr., gets endorsement of other Kennedy family members

Kennedy family members will join Biden Thursday at events in Philadelphia to give him their endorsement.
April 18, 2024 at 9:53 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, on April 18, 2024.