Joe Biden

Report:

Biden’s health deteriorated so severely aides weighed wheelchair

New book reveals White House aides feared political fallout from visible decline, took precautions during 2024 campaign despite health concerns.

Revealed:

US felt snubbed, ignored Israel's call before strike on Nasrallah

A new Israeli TV exposé reveals how deep tensions ran between Israel and the Biden administration, including a moment when the US ignored a critical Israeli call before a planned strike on Hezbollah’s Nasrallah.

Doug Emhoff included

Trump removes Biden appointees from Holocaust Memorial Council

Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, ousted from the US Holocaust Memorial Council amid a broader reshuffle by Trump, condemns the move as politicizing Holocaust remembrance.

Revealed:

Biden team eyed Netanyahu’s ouster early in Gaza war

A Channel 13 exposé, to air in full on Sunday, reveals top Biden officials discussed ways to remove Netanyahu amid Gaza war tensions.

'Fatigued, befuddled, disengaged'

Ex-Aide reveals Biden's mental condition during campaign

Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain reveals in new book how former President Joe Biden was 'out of it' while preparing for his disastrous debate with Trump.

Already in 2023:

Harris aides discussed, 'What happens if Biden dies in office'

New book reveals: already in 2023 Democratic Party officials discussed ways to prevent Biden from running again for president.

Columbia University:

Former student denounces detention as ‘anti-Palestinian racism’

Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over his involvement in campus protests against Israel at Columbia, accuses both the Trump and Biden administrations of “anti-Palestinian racism”.

Trump ends Secret Service protection for Biden’s children

Trump announces he is immediately revoking the Secret Service protection details assigned to former President Joe Biden’s adult children: Hunter and Ashley Biden had an “excessive number of agents”.

Shipment of 2,000-pound bombs from US arrives in Israel

Shipment of MK-84 bombs that had been held up by the Biden Administration and released by the Trump Administration arrives in Israel.

Biden ‘proud’ of hostage deal as Sagui Dekel-Chen is freed

Former US President welcomes the release of US citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen from captivity: I am proud that the deal we negotiated has held, paving the way for the release of hostages. Former VP Harris: All the hostages remaining in Gaza, including Americans, must be brought home.

Trump revokes clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

US President rescinds security clearances for former Secretary of State Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and other officials from the Biden administration, following his earlier revocation of security clearance for Biden.

Biden:

'Keith Siegel was freed as part of deal my team and I negotiated'

Former US President welcomes release from Hamas captivity of Keith Siegel, who also holds US citizenship: I look forward to the remaining hostages, including additional Americans, being reunited with their families.

Trump:

'A lot of things that were not sent to Israel are on their way'

US President confirms reports that he has instructed to release hold on 2,000-pound bombs intended for shipment to Israel and which were frozen by Biden.

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

Trump discloses the contents of the letter left for him by Biden upon his departure from the Oval Office: I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.

Trump:

'We're thinking about going to the Middle East, but not yet'

US President says Biden's "weakness" allowed the October 7 massacre to happen. "Six months ago, you would have had 11 more living hostages. But Biden couldn't get it done."

Hours after inauguration

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

President Trump signs a series of orders reversing Biden's policies, including Biden’s Executive Order which applied sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

In final minutes:

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for his family

Minutes before Trump's inauguration, outgoing President signs pardons for his brothers, sister, and their spouses to end influence peddling investigation against his family.

At last minute:

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to prevent Trump reprisals

Outgoing President Joe Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and more on his last day in office to prevent Trump from pursuing them for prosecution.

Poll:

Majority in US believe hostage deal secured thanks to Trump

According to a Harvard Harris poll, 79% of US citizens support Israel and its actions in Gaza, 21% support Hamas.

Biden:

'3 Israeli women have been released, the guns have gone silent'

On the last day of his Presidency, President Joe Biden delivered remarks on the ceasefire and hostage deal which came into effect earlier in the day.

Biden:

'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

In his last interview as President, Joe Biden claimed that Israel could not sustain itself without a commitment to a Palestinian state.

Lawmakers to Biden:

'Prevent TikTok ban from going into effect'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer among those to appeal to Biden, requesting a 90-day extension on the deadline for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations or be banned in the country.

Biden in farewell address:

'Hostage deal will be implemented by the incoming administration'

President Joe Biden comments on hostage deal as he delivers his farewell to the nation: I told my team to keep the incoming administration fully informed, because that’s how it should be: Working together as Americans.

In wake of hostage deal

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden

Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu thanked Trump for his help in advancing the release of the hostages. Netanyahu also speaks to Biden, and thanks him for his help in advancing the deal.

President Biden:

We can't wait to welcome hostages home

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

'Privilege of my life'

Biden's farewell letter to the American people

Outgoing President Joe Biden writes that he ran for president 4 years ago because he 'believed that the soul of America was at stake,' tells American people 'history is in your hands.'

Biden extends order to okay sanctions on Judea, Samaria residents

'Israel has systematically harmed only alternative to Hamas, which is the PA. Attacks by extremist residents on Palestinians have reached an all-time high,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims.

Moments before end of term:

Biden removes Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism

Outgoing President Biden announces removal of Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism, in exchange for release of 553 political prisoners from Cuban prison.

Biden announces Navy aircraft carriers to honor Clinton and Bush

US President says that two future Navy aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Hunter Biden investigator criticizes President Biden

Special counsel David Weiss, whose investigation into Hunter Biden was cut short by President Biden's pardon of his son, criticizes the outgoing president in his final report.

Biden in farewell speech:

'We're pressing hard, working urgently to close hostage deal'

US President Joe Biden delivered one of his final speeches in office today and stated that there has been progress in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

With eight days left in office:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

President Biden discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances following the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and the weakening of Iran’s power in the region.

Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions

Jewish legal organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government on behalf of American citizens living in Judea and Samaria and targeted by the sanctions.

Biden on hostage deal:

'We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal'

US President expresses hope that a ceasefire and hostage release deal can be reached before January 20, when he leaves office: Hamas is the one getting in the way of that right now.

Los Angeles Fire:

130,000 evacuated so far, at least five fatalities

Strong winds are driving the massive wildfire in Los Angeles onwards. At least five people were killed and a state of emergency has been declared in California.

Biden:

‘I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump’

US President says he believes he could have won reelection had he remained in the White House race, but acknowledges uncertainty about whether he would have completed another full term.

Days before leaving office

Biden welcomes his first great-grandchild

Biden, who is set to leave office on January 20, becomes the first modern US President to become a great-grandfather while in office.

Biden honors George Soros with medal

Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jewish megadonor George Soros.

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans next week to meet with the families of victims of this week’s devastating truck-ramming attack.

Report:

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.

Biden on New Orleans attack:

'The suspect was inspired by ISIS'

US President says authorities are investigating whether there is any possible connection between the New Orleans attack and the explosion of a Tesla truck outside Trump hotel in Vegas.

Real Talk:

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Executive Vice President of American Friends of Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Shemtov speaks about his work in Washington, which he describes as 'walking a tightrope over a cesspool, wearing a straightjacket, with everyone demanding that I dance.'

Report:

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

White House sources quoted by The Washington Post say US President regrets withdrawing from this year’s presidential race, expressing confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump despite polling that suggested otherwise.

Final Hanukkah message

Biden: Hold on to hope, keep the faith

US President publishes his final Hanukkah message as President on X.

Biden on Hanukkah:

'May the light shine from menorahs around the world'

Biden posts Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community: Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles. Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a happy Hanukkah!

After commuting 37 sentences

Biden decides: Man who murdered 11 Jews to be executed

Despite record-breaking commutation, outgoing President Biden refuses to pardon three, including the murderer of 11 congregants at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018.

How Biden was shielded during his presidency

Wall Street Journal report reveals how Biden's staff shielded him during his presidency, including fewer and shorter meetings with Cabinet members and lawmakers and preventing him from seeing negative news coverage.

Biden:

'I spoke with Netanyahu and we’ll speak again'

US President when asked if he would speak with Netanyahu about a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza before he leaves office: I spoke with him and we’ll speak again.

Biden:

'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'

President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.

Biden signs bill to examine if Jewish museum can join Smithsonian

US President Joe Biden signs law creating commission to examine whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History can join the Smithsonian Institution.

Biden:

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

US President Joe Biden discussed the fall of the Assad regime and noted that it would not have been possible if not for Israel delivering blows on Iran and Hezbollah and Ukraine's fight against Russia.

One month after Election Day:

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

While the majority voted for the Democratic candidate as the case has been for years, polls found that Kamala Harris received a smaller portion of the Jewish vote than Joe Biden did in 2020.

In wake of Hunter Biden pardon

Trump urges judge to toss hush money case

Lawyers representing US President-elect call on judge who oversaw his conviction for falsifying business records to dismiss the charges against Trump, cite President Biden's comments in pardoning his son.

Should a parent pardon their child?

A halachic perspective on presidential pardons. Op-ed.

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

US President reacts to announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, was killed on October 7th and that his body has held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.

Despite promising not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter

US President signs a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter, explains that he did so despite pledging not to because "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently."

Biden's Christmas gift - an anti-Israel book

The President of the United States was observed leaving a bookstore with a copy of The Hundred Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 in his hand.

Report

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

White House:

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.